blossom 360 degree speaker concept for lexon by BEBOP

‘blossom 360’ is a portable bluetooth speaker concept for lexon that produces audio in all directions from its conical form. researchers at seoul-based BEBOP designers wanted this concept example to draw from its simple design as a function, rather than relying on complex engineering and technology. ‘blossom’ takes the form of an opened flower that has been simplified into the geometric shapes of a cone and a cylinder.

the ‘blossom 360’ degree speaker is a creation of korean design company BEBOP. founded by soohun jun and rich park, its team focuses on experimenting across several fields, ranging from small magazine editorial design, to a custom-designed nightclub bar station. using intensive design methods, the studio visualizes new possibilities that challenge the product category and its market.

the shape of  ‘blossom 360’ becomes a welcome addition to most interior environments, and is designed with french design practice lexon’s brand identity in mind. the audio-dispersing cone can be nested into the main cylinder body for portability, while also serving as a protective shell for the delicate speaker cover. the cover itself is a flexible spandex material that joins the product’s two main geometries together, while giving the illusion of the cone balancing itself at the smallest point.