Otorin

bump, bond,
resound.

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Product

The COVID-19 pandemic
has changed how we greet,
with the fist bump emerging as
a safer alternative to handshake.
The gesture, while hygienic,
lacks variety in expression
and depth in emotion.

Otorin elevates cultural moments
in challenging times by adding
an auditory layer to the interaction.
When bumped into one another,
the pair of rings produce a distinctive
sound that symbolizes the unique
relationship between the two individuals.

Exploring mechanism, material,
and form of existing musical instruments.

Translating the elements onto the fingers.
Chambers of varied volume utilized for production of sounds.
Exploring visual representation of melody and rhythm.

Polishing the form and validating human factor consideration
in 3D through CAD development and additive manufacturing.

Cura
Fusion
Keyshot
Procreate

Aluminum
Brass

Spring 2022

Otorin

Bump, bond, resound.

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how we greet, with the fist bump emerging as a safer alternative to handshake. The gesture, while hygienic, lacks variety in expression and depth in emotion.

Otorin elevates cultural moments in challenging times by adding
an auditory layer to the interaction. When bumped into one another, the pair of rings produce a distinctive sound that symbolizes the unique relationship between the two individuals.

Spring 2022

Otorin

Bump, bond,
resound.

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how
we greet, with the fist bump emerging as a safer alternative to handshake. The gesture, while hygienic, lacks variety in expression and depth in emotion.

Otorin elevates cultural moments in
challenging times by adding an auditory layer
to the interaction. When bumped into one another, the pair of rings produce a distinctive sound that symbolizes the unique relationship between the two individuals.