THE DESIGN OF S1

Designed to be worn all day.

A silhouette with intention. Materials with character. Scroll to move from the whole object to the smallest decisions.

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SONDER S1 / A CLOSER LOOKSCROLL TO REVEAL
OBJECT STUDYVOID / 01
01 / THE SILHOUETTE

Nothing on it
that doesn’t need to be.

A continuous arc. Two precise volumes. A silhouette that finds its character in the space between.

THE COMPLETE S1
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YOUR TURN / THE PRODUCT EXPLORER

Take it apart. Put it back.

A metal frame. A considered chamber. A woven interface. Explore how the pieces come together.

Void

Illustrative component architecture. Not a manufacturing assembly.

S1 / 02
DRAG TO FIND YOUR ANGLE
02 / FEEL THE DIFFERENCETHREE MATERIAL STORIES

Cool aluminium against soft leather.

Anodized aluminum detail of the S1 design concept01 / SHELL
Anodized aluminum

Cool. Precise.

A crisp, restrained shell with a soft metallic sheen. Strength and expression in the same surface.

Padded headband detail of the S1 design concept02 / HEADBAND
Padded headband

Soft. Familiar.

A generous, softly padded arc. A tactile counterpoint to the precision of the outer shell.

Soft-touch cushions detail of the S1 design concept03 / CUSHION
Soft-touch cushions

Give. And take.

A flexible interface imagined for long listening sessions, with removable cushions for a longer product life.

TEXTILE STUDY / THE POINT OF CONTACT
03 / THE EVERYDAY IS THE TEST

Built for the eighth hour of listening.

A frame that adjusts. Cups that articulate. Cushions you can change. The design explores comfort and serviceability as part of the same conversation.

  • Articulated earcup concept
  • Adjustable headband concept
  • Replaceable cushion concept
  • Protective travel case concept

*Weight, fit, and durability are untested design targets.

04 / A LONGER RELATIONSHIP

Swap the cushions, keep the headphones.

A product’s story should last longer than the parts that wear. S1 explores removable cushions and a protective case as simple ways to keep a good thing going.

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