Overview
EcoTune combines sustainability and innovation to create eco-friendly, high-quality audio experiences. With a distinctive two-part design, featuring recycled glass and mushroom-based leather, EcoTune reflects a commitment to reducing environmental impact while delivering exceptional sound. Inspired by Salvadorian artistry, our products fuse aesthetics and functionality, bringing you a speaker that’s as thoughtful as it is powerful.
Objective
The objective of Ecotune is to create a sustainable and immersive sound device that merges eco-friendly materials with Salvadorian artistic design. The product is crafted with recycled glass and mushroom-based leather, reflecting a commitment to sustainability and cultural heritage. Ecotune aims to offer a unique auditory experience while minimizing environmental impact, positioning itself as both an innovative and environmentally conscious brand in the tech and design markets.
Roles
Creative direction
Ideation
Research
3D designer
Product design
Methodology
To create Ecotune, I used the Cacique Curioso methodology. The process of coming up with Cacique Curioso began with a deep exploration of Salvadorian culture and history. I conducted interviews with local artists, indigenous people, and entrepreneurs in El Salvador to gain insights into their heritage, craftsmanship, and storytelling traditions. These conversations helped me understand the cultural significance of materials and design processes. By integrating their knowledge and artistic practices into a modern design framework, I developed a brand identity that honors traditional Salvadorian roots while embracing sustainable, forward-thinking design principles.
Community-Centric Discovery Phase
Lean & Agile Prototyping
Symbolic Design & Storytelling
Natural Growth & Sustainability Integration
Synthesis & Cultural Innovation
"Jaguar Strength" Implementation
Adaptive Learning
Interviews
3 artists
2 entrepreneurs
2 members of the Izalco indigenous community
2 architects
2 salvadorians living in the US
1 psychologist
Symbolism
Mariana Cromeyer, a Salvadoran artist, collaborated on the project, contributing a design inspired by Lake Coatepeque. This lake is a symbol of El Salvador and is considered a landmark by both the indigenous community and modern society.