Immersive 3D Audio
Had the pleasure to work with a startup called OSSIC from stealth mode to Kickstarter History to help design a 3D audio product that would change the way we use headphones forever. With immersive and interactive content on the rise, there was an ever-increasing need for spatial audio experiences to match, and OSSIC's breakthrough had the potential to deliver exactly that. After one listen, it was clear this technology was the future.
Sketch to Shelf
Working directly with OSSIC's internal engineering team and leadership, the project focused on crafting the overall design aesthetic and vision for their first product—the OSSIC X 3D-audio headphone. The collaborative process spanned from initial concept sketches through to the final manufactured product, balancing cutting-edge audio technology with user-centered design principles. Every detail was carefully considered to ensure the revolutionary audio experience was matched by equally compelling physical design.
Crowdfunding History
The result was an award-winning product that captured the imagination of creators and consumers alike, ultimately becoming the #1 crowdfunded VR project of all time. The OSSIC X demonstrated how thoughtful design could elevate breakthrough technology, creating not just a functional audio device but a gateway to entirely new forms of immersive experience. The project proved that when innovative engineering meets purposeful design, the impact can reshape entire industries.
Spatial Soundscape
The OSSIC X represented a fundamental shift in how we think about audio design, moving beyond traditional stereo limitations to create truly personalized spatial soundscapes. The headphones featured individual calibration for each user's unique head and ear geometry, utilizing advanced algorithms to map personal hearing profiles and deliver precisely positioned 3D audio. This wasn't just incremental improvement—it was reimagining audio hardware as an adaptive, intelligent system that learned from each user, making every listening experience as unique as a fingerprint while maintaining the elegant, approachable design language that made cutting-edge technology feel effortlessly accessible.
Match made in VR heaven
The OSSIC X solved VR's critical audio gap by delivering spatial sound that matched the visual depth of virtual environments. Unlike flat traditional headphones, the OSSIC X made footsteps, voices, and environmental sounds feel authentically positioned in 3D space, transforming VR from a visual experience into true multi-sensory immersion where audio and visuals worked in perfect harmony.
