The Process of Optimizing Mechanical Sound Quality in Product Design

Kaare Eriksen; Thomas Holst

The Process of Optimizing Mechanical Sound Quality in Product Design

Kaare Eriksen, Thomas Holst

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Abstract

The research field concerning optimizing product sound quality is a relatively unexplored area, and may become difficult for designers to operate in. To some degree, sound is a highly subjective parameter, which is normally targeted sound specialists. This paper describes the theoretical and practical background for managing a process of optimizing the mechanical sound quality in a product design by using simple tools and workshops systematically. The procedure is illustrated by a case study of a computer navigation tool (computer mouse or mouse). The process is divided into 4 phases, which clarify the importance of product sound, defining perceptive demands identified by users, and, finally, how to suggest mechanical principles for modification of an existing sound design. The optimized mechanical sound design is followed by tests on users of the product in its use context. The result of this article is a systematic process making it possible to enhance the knowledge on sound design in products and its cause and effects.

Translated title of the contribution	Optimering af mekanisk lydkvalitet i produktdesign
Original language	English
Title of host publication	Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Engineering Design (ICED11), Vol. 4 : Impacting Society through Engineering Design / Product and Systems Design
Editors	S.J. Cully, B.J. Hicks, T.C McAloone, T.J.; Howard, U Lindemann
Number of pages	7
Volume	4
Place of Publication	Lyngby, Copenhagen
Publisher	Design Society
Publication date	Aug 2011
Edition	1
Pages	167-174
ISBN (Print)	ISBN 978-1-904670-24-7
Publication status	Published - Aug 2011
Event	18th International Conference on Engineering Design: Impacting Society through Engineering Design - Lyngby, Copenhagen, Denmark Duration: 15 Aug 2011 → 18 Aug 2011

Conference

Conference	18th International Conference on Engineering Design
Country/Territory	Denmark
City	Lyngby, Copenhagen
Period	15/08/2011 → 18/08/2011

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Eriksen, K., & Holst, T. (2011). The Process of Optimizing Mechanical Sound Quality in Product Design. In S. J. Cully, B. J. Hicks, T. C. McAloone, T. J. . Howard, & U. Lindemann (Eds.), Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Engineering Design (ICED11), Vol. 4: Impacting Society through Engineering Design / Product and Systems Design (1 ed., Vol. 4, pp. 167-174). Design Society.

Eriksen, Kaare ; Holst, Thomas. / The Process of Optimizing Mechanical Sound Quality in Product Design. Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Engineering Design (ICED11), Vol. 4: Impacting Society through Engineering Design / Product and Systems Design. editor / S.J. Cully ; B.J. Hicks ; T.C McAloone ; T.J.; Howard ; U Lindemann. Vol. 4 1. ed. Lyngby, Copenhagen : Design Society, 2011. pp. 167-174

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Eriksen, K & Holst, T 2011, The Process of Optimizing Mechanical Sound Quality in Product Design. in SJ Cully, BJ Hicks, TC McAloone, TJ Howard & U Lindemann (eds), Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Engineering Design (ICED11), Vol. 4: Impacting Society through Engineering Design / Product and Systems Design. 1 edn, vol. 4, Design Society, Lyngby, Copenhagen, pp. 167-174, 18th International Conference on Engineering Design, Lyngby, Copenhagen, Denmark, 15/08/2011.

The Process of Optimizing Mechanical Sound Quality in Product Design. / Eriksen, Kaare; Holst, Thomas.

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