Hyundai Research Project

The megaphone, with its long history, clearly represents how form can define function—its shape visually conveys the act of projecting sound. Inspired by this clarity, I began the ideation process by exploring the structural logic behind horn shapes. YL#1 Speaker features two angular horn forms: the longer side functions as a directional speaker, while the shorter side integrates a light source. Through this dual configuration, the project examines how geometry can guide both sound and light, merging acoustic performance and illumination into one cohesive system.

YK#1 deepened my understanding of mechanical structures and how Form and Function work together.Through shape studies and acoustic design, I refined the speaker’s form for optimal sound performance while aligning it with material properties and fabrication methods.By handling the wiring and internal structure myself, I learned how mechanical and electronic elements merge in to a cohesive product, experiencing the full process from design to testing.