Day 11: A Better iPod Dock

I have been constantly disappointed with iPod docks.  I have purchased some of the best out there and they just aren't great.  They all have their various weaknesses, but as a rule NONE of them sound good.  Not Polk, not Bose, not anyone...  Now, I'm pretty picky about audio quality, but for some reason, $150 for a good 2.1 set of computer speaker buys a lot better sound than $300 on the best ipod docks out there.

For a while now, I have been on the verge of building a dock myself (from the guts of a Klipsch Promedia 2.1 speaker set), so this these (days 11 and 12) sketches may pave the way for my finally doing that.

As I just might build one, I'll likely follow in the next couple days with a set of build drawings...

Day 10: The "dumb" continued... Accessories.

Wow.  I am glad this one (over the last three days) is done!  At the same time that I breathe a sigh of relief, I am just loving the results and still finding myself giggling about it.

There are so many components that have not made it from sketch brainstorming to final designs, but I have laughed out loud many times over the last three days.  It has taken on a life of it's own -- and I've had a hard time quitting and letting go!

First, I couldn't just stop at a humorous car design... it actually ended up imperative to me that though rediculous, it still had to be good design...

And then I just couldn't stop illustrating it's "usefullness".

While I do have some other thoughts on the topic, they will likely have to live as sketches for the sake of time -- But this one has been a hoot!

Day 9: "dumb" is the new "smart".

Here it is... "dumb"... !  Oh, and this is just the beginning!

Tomorrow it gets even better... options and accessories!

Day 8: Sketches: The "dumb", a smaller, greener, take on the "smart"...

I already find it funny, but tomorrow it goes from sketches to a polished presentation.

Should be fun.  Pre-order yours now, complete with "roof mounted cupholder"...  or "backpack carry straps"...

Day 7: A Classic Take on the Same...

I do like this one.  Now if it could both dispense air circulation AND candy!

Oooh, let me say -- tomorrow's is going to be a LOT of fun!

Day 6: The Vertical Modern Desk Fan

Here is another clean solution for a modern desk fan.

See tomorrow's design for a stunning classic take on the same principle.

Day 5: An Analog Case for a Digital World

Ungh!  I am 5 days in and already getting behind!

Well, this one's rough, but lots of fun!  I have no doubt that I will put together a rendering for this later.