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SYS.REF: PELABUDS // DUAL_AUDIO_PLATFORM
Pelabuds - 2025
Two Devices. One Design.
The world's first over-ear headphones with fully integrated wireless earbuds - hidden inside the iconic Pelabuds 'P' logo.
CONCEPT_PRODUCT
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
01/ CLIENT
Pelabuds Inc.
02/ SERVICES
Industrial Design & Branding
03/ TIMELINE
Q1 - Q4 2025
04/ PLATFORM
Consumer Audio / Fitness
THE BRIEF_
A business-class alternative to Peloton - redefining personal audio for serious athletes.
Pelabuds tasked us with conceiving a premium dual-audio platform that bridges the gap between full over-ear performance and compact earbud convenience. The result: a single device that contains both - switching seamlessly between immersive over-ear listening and discreet on-the-go earbuds.
THE CHALLENGE_
Engineering a hidden earbud dock inside each earcup - invisible when closed, one-click accessible when needed - without compromising acoustic performance, structural integrity, or battery life of either form factor.
The 'P' logo doubles as the earbud cradle and release mechanism, making the docking system an iconic brand gesture rather than an afterthought. Matte black composite shells with red LED accent rings reinforce the premium, performance-first identity.
THE 2-IN-1 CONCEPT
Hidden in Plain Sight.
The earbud lives inside the earcup - nestled in the 'P' logo. Pop it out and you have two completely independent audio devices from one product.
CORE INNOVATION
PATENT PENDING
P-LOGO DOCK MECHANISM
ONE-CLICK EARBUD RELEASE
HOW IT WORKS_
Magnetic snap-fit dock inside each earcup
Earbuds charge passively while docked
Seamless Bluetooth handoff between modes
P-logo acts as release latch and brand mark
PRODUCT VIEWS
Form Follows Function.
MATTE BLACK / RED ACCENT EDITION
VIEW_01 / EARBUD DEPLOY
VIEW_02 / PREMIUM FORM
VIEW_03
VIEW_04 / PRODUCT FAMILY
VIEW_05
EARBUDS / STANDALONE MODE
OVER-EAR MODE_
40mm Titanium Drivers
Full-range acoustic chamber with active noise cancellation and spatial audio processing for immersive listening.
EARBUD MODE_
6mm Balanced Armature
Compact true wireless earbuds with 8-hour independent battery life. Charge passively inside the earcup dock.
CONNECTIVITY_
Bluetooth 5.3 Multipoint
Simultaneous connection to two devices. Instant mode-switch handoff between headphone and earbud pairing.
PACKAGING DESIGN
The Unboxing Experience.
Premium retail packaging that mirrors the product's dual identity - a bold red slip-case reveals a precision dark box within.
RETAIL_READY
DUAL-BOX RETAIL SYSTEM
RED SLIP-CASE / MATTE DARK INNER BOX
ALT_VIEW / PKG_02
CMF PACKAGING_
FSC-certified matte black paperboard
Magnetic closure mechanism
Spot UV 'P' logo on outer sleeve
Foam-cut interior for both configs
COMPANION APP
Connected Experience.
The Pelabuds app delivers real-time audio telemetry, EQ control, and device switching - with a dark UI that matches the hardware's premium aesthetic.
iOS & ANDROID
PELABUDS APP // v2.1
REAL-TIME AUDIO TELEMETRY & DEVICE CONTROL
AUDIO_ENGINE
Adaptive EQ + Spatial Audio
AI-tuned frequency response adapts to ear geometry and music genre in real-time.
DEVICE_SYNC
One-Tap Mode Switch
Switch between headphone and earbud modes instantly - audio state transfers seamlessly.
BATTERY_STATUS
3-Device Charge View
Monitor headphone, left earbud, and right earbud charge levels independently in real-time.
HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS
PELABUDS DUAL AUDIO ARRAY
High-fidelity 40mm over-ear drivers paired with 6mm balanced-armature earbuds. Magnetic dock system with passive wireless charging. RGB LED accent rings with 16.7M color modes.
Dual-device Bluetooth 5.3 multipoint
Active noise cancellation - up to 42dB
IPX5 sweat & weather resistance
OVER-EAR DRIVERS
40mm Titanium Composite
EARBUD DRIVERS
6mm Balanced Armature
TOTAL BATTERY LIFE
40hr Headphone / 8hr Earbud
CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth 5.3 + USB-C
CMF MATERIALS
Matte ABS / Anodized Aluminum
LED ACCENT SYSTEM
RGB Ring - 16.7M Colors