HeaRing Case

Completed - SP 2024

objectives

Many long time wearers (including myself), have noticed many issues with the current state of hearing aids and the accessories that come with them. The goal of heaRing and heaRing Case is to bring a new, updated, and subtle look and feel to hearing aids to appeal to a wider set of audiences.

Research

Hearing aids are small electronic devices that amplify sounds and deliver them to your ear. They help people with hearing loss improve hearing and speech comprehension so they can participate more fully in daily life.

When you purchase hearing aids it is important to understand long-term costs of running and maintaining them.

The price of hearing aids depends on the brand and the mark-up the supplier adds.

The average monthly cost per hearing aid for each battery size:

inspiration Board

key elements:

  • Main Inspiration from Apple Airpod designs

  • Keeping a minimal, “clean”, and discreet design

  • Proper storage case that protects devices while simultaneously charging

Ideation

Final Model