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Galleries // 2024 Spark:Fall/Winter Student // Audio Gen
Audio Gen
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Competition: Spark:Fall/Winter Student
Designer: Bosung Park
Design Type: Product & industrial
Company / Organization / School: Orange Cube Art
AudioGen is a focus-enhancing playlist creation device designed to help students minimize distractions and stay engaged in their studies. By plugging into the phone’s charging port, AudioGen restricts access to the phone until the user-set focus time is complete, effectively reducing the temptation to check messages or social media. The device offers two modes—Productivity and Study—that cater to different focus needs. In Productivity mode, AudioGen plays upbeat, motivating tracks to keep users in a productive rhythm, perfect for tasks requiring consistent energy and momentum. In Study mode, it shifts to calm, instrumental music that supports concentration for activities that require deeper focus, such as reading or problem-solving. AudioGen's dual-mode functionality makes it versatile for various study environments and personal preferences, allowing students to customize their audio environment to suit the task at hand. By combining music curation with a physical restriction on phone use, AudioGen provides a unique and effective tool for students aiming to stay disciplined, energized, and focused during study sessions.
