OLENT by AESOP
This project aims to design a sustainable, sensory-rich speaker for Aesop, enhancing immersive environments through sound and scent. Prioritizing sustainability, it aligns with Aesop's values and offers users a lasting, enriching auditory experience.
Latin for fragrance, aligning with Aesop’s botanical roots.
OLENT SPEAKER
Project Design Language
Font
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Lora
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Lato
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Lato Black
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Colors
Values
Minimal Sustainability Sensory Experiences
This is our perfect opportunity to merge these two sensory realms into a single product. The speaker will embody Aesop’s values by offering an intentional, multi-sensory experience where sound and scent are harmonized.
Aromatique​
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Radiomatique
Main Product Lines​
Hand and body
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Richly aromatic cleansers, and balms that nourish and soften.
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Design objects
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Object that enchace and elevate daily rituals.
Essential Oil
The speaker would allow users to enjoy curated soundscapes while diffusing essential oils, creating a multi-sensory atmosphere that aligns perfectly with Aesop’s philosophy of intentional living.
Prototyping
OLENT SPEAKER
Bisque fired stoneware
An essential oil speaker that harmonizes sound and scent, designed for Aesop. Inspired by the organic form of a pebble, features a gentle dip to cradle essential oil cartridges, allowing scents to diffuse naturally. Crafted from stoneware, the material's porous quality enhances the sensory experience. Each piece is individually shaped, celebrating its unique character and timeless design.
Size
3.5 in x 5.5 in x 3 in
Usage
1.Load cartridge
2.Pick your scent
3.Fill cartridge
4.Play your choice of music
Aesop speaker, inspired by the smooth form of a river rock, reflects nature's unhurried pace. Made from tactile stoneware, it evokes the gradual erosion of water on stone, enhancing the slow diffusion of oils for a calming, sensory experience.
Dip- To hold ceramic cartridges
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Material- Bisque fired stoneware.
Comes as 4 blank canvases for each scent family to avoid cross-contamination.
Dipped in Silicon to insulate and prevent vibration
Numbered for easy identification
Cartridges
Repairability & Repurpose
Aesop speaker supports sustainability by allowing the speaker modules to be removed easily. The ceramic body can then be reused as an essential oil diffuser or home decor, extending its life and reducing waste, in line with Aesop's commitment to mindful design.