Heroshot of CODA
Heroshot of CODA
Heroshot of CODA
An empathic music player which shuffles songs based on the user's mood, through advansed sensors and ML.
An empathic music player which shuffles songs based on the user's mood, through advansed sensors and ML.
An empathic music player which shuffles songs based on the user's mood, through advansed sensors and ML.
#Music
#UserCentric
#Speculative
#CMF

PREFACE

Escape into the beat of the Music.

The rapid change in human lifestyles such as urbanization, digital connectivity, longer work hours and social isolation have contributed to increase in anxiety, depression and stress. Despite these advancements, human instincts still revolve around fundamental emotions.

To anchor oneself and manage emotions, music is a widely recognized coping strategy. (Along with Behavioral Activation, Distraction, Social Support, Religion, Planning, etc.)

25%

25%

25%

Sharp rise in reported mental health disorders.

Sharp rise in reported mental health disorders.

11%

11%

11%

1 in 10 people consider Music as a coping mechanism.

1 in 10 people consider Music as a coping mechanism.

65%

65%

65%

Music which has about 60 BPM can scientifically calm a person.

Music which has about 60 BPM can scientifically calm a person.

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DESIGN
PROCESS

DESIGN PROCESS

Skip "Research" and jump straight onto final design and comparison.

Skip "Research" and jump straight onto final design and comparison.

INTENT

Music made personal.

To make healing potential of music accessible through a device, which can detect the user's mood and automatically playing music from personal library (or global library), and hence help in effectively bring down stress and anxiety.

INTENT

Music made personal.

To make healing potential of music accessible through a device, which can detect the user's mood and automatically playing music from personal library (or global library), and hence help in effectively bring down stress and anxiety.

INTENT

Music made personal.

To make healing potential of music accessible through a device, which can detect the user's mood and automatically playing music from personal library (or global library), and hence help in effectively bring down stress and anxiety.

ROADBLOCKS

New technology.

CODA relies in several key technologies which are currently at its nascent stage. Future researches and breakthrough will dictate its vector.

EQ Enhanced AI Models

Current AI Models are generic in nature. There is a need for user centric AI with focused on Emotional Quotient (EQ).

EQ Enhanced AI Models

Current AI Models are generic in nature. There is a need for user centric AI with focused on Emotional Quotient (EQ).

EQ Enhanced AI Models

Current AI Models are generic in nature. There is a need for user centric AI with focused on Emotional Quotient (EQ).

Compact EDA Sensors

Current generation of Electrodermal Activity sensors are bulky and not energy efficient.

Compact EDA Sensors

Current generation of Electrodermal Activity sensors are bulky and not energy efficient.

Compact EDA Sensors

Current generation of Electrodermal Activity sensors are bulky and not energy efficient.

Privacy Concerns

There is no guarentee that the data of "music preferences of users" will remain private.

Privacy Concerns

There is no guarentee that the data of "music preferences of users" will remain private.

Privacy Concerns

There is no guarentee that the data of "music preferences of users" will remain private.

Environmental Impact

Use of advanced AI models require large data centers which is harmful for nature.

Environmental Impact

Use of advanced AI models require large data centers which is harmful for nature.

Environmental Impact

Use of advanced AI models require large data centers which is harmful for nature.

RESEARCH HIGHLIGHTS

Right Music as the Right Time.

I conducted research to find the impact of music on people ranging from listening time span and its impact to effects of listening to various music types at various emotional states (moods).

Stress
Management

Stress
Management

Stress
Management

Mood
Enhancement

Mood
Enhancement

Mood
Enhancement

Emotional
Release

Emotional
Release

Emotional
Release

Cognitive
Regulation

Cognitive
Regulation

Cognitive
Regulation

35%

Reduction in stress
with 20mins of soothing music.

35%

Reduction in stress
with 20mins of soothing music.

35%

Reduction in stress
with 20mins of soothing music.

IMPACT (↑)(↓)

20MINS

12MINS

7MINS

3MINS

LISTENING TIME (↑)(↓)

IMPACT (↑)(↓)

20MINS

12MINS

7MINS

3MINS

LISTENING TIME (↑)(↓)

IMPACT (↑)(↓)

20MINS

12MINS

7MINS

3MINS

LISTENING TIME (↑)(↓)

IDEATION

An empathic music player must be accessible.

Several options were tried with variations ranging from large PDA inspired devices, bluetooth speakers and compact TWS. While each variations had their advantages, "music-on-the-go" works best in a harmonica inspired compact TWS form.

Coda - Ideation board

Ideation done on Procreate App on iPad (before the availability of consumer facing AI tools), to generate different directions for an accessible music player, such as walkman.

Coda - Ideation board

Ideation done on Procreate App on iPad (before the availability of consumer facing AI tools), to generate different directions for an accessible music player, such as walkman.

Coda - Ideation board

Ideation done on Procreate App on iPad (before the availability of consumer facing AI tools), to generate different directions for an accessible music player, such as walkman.

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FINAL
DESIGN

FINAL DESIGN

Skipped too far? Go back to Research and Ideation sections.

Skipped too far? Go back to Research and Ideation sections.

DESIGN DETAILING

Modern yet musically Orthodox.

CODA borrows the aesthetics and character of the most sustainable material we can work with - the Bamboo and merging it with the pocket-able nature of a harmonica.

Bamboo + Music
Bamboo + Music
Bamboo + Music

Artistic render of product against leaves to showcase the organic form. This image was made with Blender Cycles.

Artistic render of product against leaves to showcase the organic form. This image was made with Blender Cycles.

Artistic render of product against leaves to showcase the organic form. This image was made with Blender Cycles.

Not a fancy earphone case.

Coda is a complete unit with each part adding value to the whole. The case helps in real-time noise cancellation and detecting the mood of the listener with the help of an array of sensors embedded in and around the unit. The Bamboo body is not just cool aesthetics, but purity.

Less swipe and more music.

Selecting songs to match for the mood was never so easy. Just hold the device in hand and immerse yourself in the beauty of music. Melody, Jazz, Metal or whatever you Rock, Coda plays them all.

APP EXPERIENCE

Simple app controls.

All the necessary controls are added into CODA to make the users at ease.

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Making JAYSFOLIO

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Launched products as well as projects that are in developments.
Speculative product ideas which are open to discussions.

Justin B Sabu

INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER
Thanks for visiting www.jaysfolio.com
©2025

Information

Making JAYSFOLIO

Explore More

Launched products as well as projects that are in developments.
Speculative product ideas which are open to discussions.

Justin B Sabu

INDUSTRIAL DESIGNER
Thanks for visiting www.jaysfolio.com
©2025