Focal Point Integrated Acoustic and Lighting Systems
Background
The Seem 1 Acoustic Trio is a sound-absorbing light pendant with a unique Y shape that addresses high noise levels from all directions while delivering optimal illumination. What started as an initial request for layout feedback about a single product application render became a bigger initiative to provide overall design direction for product usage. Focal Point already had linear acoustic baffles in its product portfolio, but with the upcoming launch of this item, showcasing this new Y design in various arrays or integrated with baffles was extremely important to sell the design flexibility of this product.
Development
The design process began by extracting linework from the CAD (noting points of suspension) and ideating different designs in a 2D plan view. Considerations taken included suspension alignment when mounting fixtures and limitations on center-to-center distance due to light distribution. Arranging lit fixtures too close together would result in "hot spots" of light and too far apart would result in dark spots in a space. Below is the final design direction presented along with its "design story"
Outcome
An aesthetic and functional application guide for integrated acoustic and lit ceiling systems was created with specifiers in mind to help inspire usage scenarios. These arrays were shared with customers to generate buzz and used in Focal Point marketing renders, cut sheets, brochures, and web media as well as acoustic testing.
Nivo Acoustic System
With the success of the Seem 1 Acoustic product application guide, the process for the integrated acoustic and lighting ceiling system was repeated for Nivo Acoustic Tiles. These 2x2 tiles pair with Nivo Luminaires. My approach to the development process differed here since drop height added an additional design element to these layouts. Tiles were 3D printed at a smaller scale to better understand elevation contrast before moving to final layouts.
