i I LA Design Spring/summerLookbook2019
contents 03 | the idea 06 | how does it work? 13 | frame profiles 12 | frame materials 07 | bringing music to life 15 | fabric styles 19 | configurations 23 | gestural interaction 27 | the assembly + specifications
create an immersive
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immersive listening
A listening experience exploring the use of visual and tactile feedback to and unique
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Utilising the open space that is situated in the home. The Feature Wall of the living room, bedroom and even the kitchen are great ways to showcase the artwork you are most proud of whilst simultaneously providing a talking point at Showcasegatherings.your music in a new and interesting way, simply using the empty space situated in your home.
There are many ways in which we listen to our favourite artists and songs. Whether it is through headphones, speakers at your desk, or large surround systems in your living room. The emotional and physical connection we have with music is something that is difficult to explain. Almost everyone enjoys engrossing themselves into their favourite songs and Howeverartists.
IILA is a speaker that combines both art and music. By blending into the home, yet still sparking intrigue, IILA will compliment the furnishing in and around the Bringingroom.music
we can often find it difficult to get the time to sit down and immerse ourselves.
IILA sets out to change the way we consume music. Can we make this experience more immersive by creating a new and unique listening experience whilst also bringing back the personal connection?
‘alive’ into a physical form. The Feature Wall... 03 the idea
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how does it IILAwork?06
is able to interact with the music that you play. How? With the use of a series of servo motors, that are programmed to respond to various levels of frequency and volume within a song. By continuously analysing the song within seconds the servos are able to react accordingly to the data in the Alongmusic.with intuitive visual responses, you can control the speaker through the use of physical tactile Exploregestures.the lookbook to discover more.
Thecurrent.artwork is evolving... with your music.
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an eye catching and unique listening
Listeningexperience.to something with a lot of bass and a heavy beat? The speaker will make the beat of the song more prominent, showing larger ripples and movements within the fabric. With soft, mellow music the fabric will be relaxed and have a fluid appearance, like a steady ocean
Bring your music to life... No matter what you are listening to, the speaker will react and respond to the music that is being Creatingplayed.
Long Sustained Notes Heavy SteadyBeatRhythmCasualListening 08
hand crafted With time, precision and enthusiasm all of the frames are beautifully hand crafted. The frame is coated in a fine layer of Wood Balsam Beeswax. Giving it an authentic natural look whilst still bringing out the grain and providing that extra layer of protection.
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customise. configure. enjoy... With the wide range of materials, textures and colours available, the speaker can be tailored to your own tastes and interests. From a choice of elegant framing options to a selection of versatile fabrics, IILA has the capability to seamlessly harmonize with anyone’s Combininghome.both music and art IILA adds a new sensory experience to the way in which we consume audio in and around the home.
Red Oak
A natural rich colour, providing a wonderful contrast to the modern home. Eye catching and engaging from every angle.
Walnut Strong, bold and will withstand the test of time. The Walnut frame is great in providing a darker, brooding atmosphere whilst still supporting a sophisticated and mature appearance.
With a fiery finish, Red Oak is excellent in all rooms in the home. With a thin yet dark grain, the Red Oak has lovely contrasting tones.
frame materials.
English Oak
Ash Similar to the Oak but showing the beauty with it’s larger grain and deeper detailing. Ash is perfect with a lightly coated beeswax finish to allow for the grain to catch the eye in any scenario.
Maple With a more neutral tone, the Maple frame is great for any room. Impress guests with the beautiful clean lines and contemporary minimalist look.
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frame profiles. Classic Large internal chamfer with a detailing external chamfer. Catches the eye at any angle.
Chiselled A blend between sharp and soft creating an unusual yet engaging profile. A lovely combination of characteristics. Along with the various choices of materials, the profile of the frame is also extremely important. Whether it is the sharp, chiselled edges or the soft rounded corners. There is a frame profile that will fit perfectly in any room or scenario.
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Similar to the Inverted Classic but with a softer internal radius, creating a seamless transition from frame to fabric.
A much softer frame with a small external cut and a larger internal radius. Delivers a subtle and relaxed appearance.
Simple yet effective. A rounded off seamless curve. Ideal for anyone.
Internal Round
Rounded
Outer Cut
Inverted Classic Large external chamfer with a smaller internal cut. Great if you want to make a statement.
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pastel
Extensive range of colours, with a tough and hard wearing texture. Great to look at but also to get up close and ,‘feel,’ the music. Select from a wide range of fabrics, textures and colours to perfectly personalise IILA within your home. All of the fabrics are suitable for both the control module and ripple module. With slightly elasticated properties, they will not distort nor break with use. With extensive consultations, all of the main body fabrics have a semi-open weave to allow for a clear sound, without distorting the audio.
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Pique Knit With a textured, waffle weave surface, Pique fabric is great if want more texture and tactility whilst still maintaining a pleasant and soft appearance. fabric styles. colour options rich 0562 0566
Two Tone Weave Similar to the standard Cross Weave but with a two-tone colour pallet. Revealing each colour when stretched and rippling, creating a unique effect from whatever view point.
Cross Weave
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Bedroom - Ash framing, Anchor Grey body with a Salmon Pink control module.
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53” 46” configurations60” + sizes. 19 With the rise of large flat screen televisions becoming the norm in the home, IILA has been designed to fit around these dimensions, IILA’s flexible sizing makes it suitable for in the home without being obtrusive and distracting. IILA can be configured and arranged to your own personal taste. Along with selecting the finest materials, the setup can also be adjusted and tailored to its surroundings. Change the size, the positioning of the control module and add further aesthetic modules. Your own tailored interactive music experience.
Portrait
The standard layout with the control module placed in the bottom right for an easy and enjoyable interaction.
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Long Similar to the Standard but with a longer control module. Great for those wanting something different in the home, whilst still immersed in the music.
Something slightly different, with a portrait controller. Utilising contrast to create a unique look.
Multi Wanting to stand out? The Multi layout is a collage-like appearance. Add more or change the positions, it is up to you.
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Living Room - Oak framing, Forest Green body with a Charcoal control module.
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23 To create a more personal and immersive experience, the interaction you have with the speaker is also very important. The control panel is covered in a hard wearing woven fabric with capacitive touch capabilities. Enabling you to turn it on/off, adjust the volume and also select tracks simply through the use of gestures and capacitive control. Bringing back the connection between the user and the music.
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On | Off Gently gliding your hand across the control panel of the speaker easily turns it on and off. Bringing a more personal approach to the way you interact with music.
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Next | Previous Track Quickly swiping will enable you to skip or return to the previous track you were playing. Making it an easy and quick gesture to maximise listening time. Play | Pause Tapping anywhere on the control module will allow you to play and pause the music. Simply tap again to re-immerse yourself in the music .
Volume +|Glide your hand up and down the control panel to adjust the volume of your music.
the assembly. MTM Stereo Speaker Arrangement Wooden Frame Hooks On Internal Frame Screws into Bracket Securing frame Servo Motors Mid Woofer - Tweeter - Mid Woofer CNC Steel Mounting Bracket 12V Power Supply Powering Speakers + Servos 27
IILA is designed to be assembled with ease and efficiency to get you straight into the music. The bracket mounts onto the wall of your choice and it simply slots and screws into place. The interconnecting frame securely holds itself in place to give you that piece of mind.
Wooden FrameInternal Housing/Frame Main BodyCapacitiveFabric Touch Electronics Conductive+ Sheet Control Module Fabric - Clips On 28 Fabric clips on
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Mid Woofer - Tweeter - Mid Woofer
Carefully consulted with industry professionals we have considered the simple, yet effective MTM speaker configuration. Perfect for anyone, the arrangement provides a wide listening angle and can be heard clearly from any corner of the room. The arrangement can be easily positioned vertically or horizontally and still provide rich, in-depth sound. Ideal to focus on listening and also watching the speaker transform. Tweeter 5” Mid Woofer 5” Mid Woofer
MTM Stereo Arrangement
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Servo Matrix
There are a series of servos evenly placed throughout the body of the speaker. These servos are programmed to respond to the audio signal that comes through by analysing volume intensity within a song but also frequency levels. 20kg Servo
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