Patterns/Modes-based Design for Future Headphone Usage

As part of the Bose Labs organization, I lead an effort to see how we might convert contextual usage patterns into our products to streamline transitions between use cases for our customers. This is the presentation we shared with our leadership to communicate the generation of the concept, and the learnings from our resonance testing and prototyping.

Cover page of Bose patterns catalog, December 2018, with a black and gray ornate pattern background and a Bose logo in the lower left corner.
Background photo of an architectural interior roof structure with text overlay that reads 'The H2O Way.' Four icons at the bottom represent design thinking, animatics, customer research, and prototypes, each labeled accordingly.
A pattern of geometric, angular, three-dimensional shapes resembling tiles or a tessellation, with the text "THE RISK OF INNOVATION" overlaid in the center.
A two-page article titled "The Risk of Innovation" with text discussing the challenges and risks associated with new sound management, voice interaction, and augmented reality technologies.
Black over-ear headphones with white icons and text highlighting features: music, sound management, voice, and AR, along with a message about accessibility and capability.
Blue and gray striped architectural structure with the text 'CURRENT APPROACH TO THIS CHALLENGE' in the center.
Display of three different smartwatches with colorful screens showing various features, arranged side by side, with descriptive text about smartwatch setup and personalization.
A section of a webpage with a black and gray icon on the right and text on the left, describing exploration of patterns in content creation for sound and voice management.
A person holding a sparkler with sparks flying, opposing another person in the background, with the overlay text 'Patterns help you focus on the moment.'
A young woman with dark hair, glasses, and a denim shirt sitting at a wooden table, studying with an open book in front of her, near a large window with a view of outdoors, with text overlay saying "Patterns help you focus on studying."
A man with tattoos riding a yellow bicycle on an empty road during sunset, with city skyline in the background and the text "Patterns help you focus on getting there."
A woman with long, wavy brown hair styled in a bun, wearing a gray hoodie, taking a photo with her smartphone on a city street with tall buildings in the background. Text overlay reads: "Patterns help you focus on exploring."
Close-up of a woman with closed eyes and dark hair, partially covered by a lace curtain, with text overlay that reads 'Patterns help you focus on your peace of mind.'
Hand holding a camera lens with a scenic view of mountains and water through the lens, over a blurred natural landscape background.
A geometric pattern of interconnected triangles and diamonds, forming a lattice structure, seen from below against a sky background.
A digital screen displaying a list of audio topics divided into three categories: Content, Sound Management, and Voice Assistant. The background has a textured, wave-like pattern with shades of red, blue, and purple.
A young woman with curly hair studying at a table surrounded by books, with a focus on her reading and note-taking.
A man with dark, wavy hair standing in front of a moving train in a station. Text overlay reads: "Commute Pattern", "Daily Mix 3 playlist from Spotify", "Adaptive Noise Cancelling", "Google Assistant".
A photo of a colorful, winding rock formation with smooth, flowing curves and layered patterns, typical of a canyon landscape.
Colorful overlapping shingles with text 'Early Design Exploration' in the center.
Poster titled 'Success Criteria' with three columns labeled Discoverable, Flexible, and Accessible. Each column contains bullet points explaining different success criteria for a project.