Osmos is a modular speaker concept designed to improve laptop audio without sacrificing portability.

The project began with research into how people use laptops for work, study, entertainment, and online meetings. Many users rely on headphones or earbuds because built-in laptop speakers often sound weak. But headphones are not always practical, especially when audio needs to be shared, and some users simply do not enjoy wearing them. Existing external speakers can improve the sound, but often add extra cables and setup.

The goal was to create a speaker system that feels like a natural extension of the laptop—easy to attach, easy to carry, and capable of producing fuller, more immersive sound from a compact form.

Throughout the project, I developed a deep working understanding of compact speaker design. I researched how the drivers, electronics, enclosure, power system, sealing, and internal layout influence one another, then designed, calculated, built, and tuned the acoustic chamber through several working prototypes. Each version was used to test and improve the sound until it became fuller, clearer, and more controlled.

The final model is fully functional and designed to be repaired rather than replaced. Nothing is glued, and the entire product can be disassembled using only a credit card and a screwdriver. The housing was designed for injection moulding, while also being optimised for 3D printing. All parts fit and seal directly from the printer, requiring no heat-set inserts or additional post-processing.