MoonBox - Portable studio for musicians
Product Creation & Investment

Designing and launching an innovative hardware product

MoonBox is a portable studio combining amplification and recording, designed with a design-first approach for nomadic musicians. From discovery to commercial launch, I led the entire product ecosystem.

6
Instrument inputs
3
Connectivity options
2021
Launch
App
iOS & Android

The starting point

MoonBox stands out as a portable amplification and recording studio that transcends the traditional boundaries of music production.

"Every click is an encounter" — MoonBox enables musicians to play and record with unparalleled ease and quality, wherever their creativity takes them. A design-first product built for nomadic use, simplicity and sound quality.

The ambition

Unleashing musical creativity

Offering nomadic musicians a complete studio they can take anywhere, without compromising on quality.

Design-first approach

Designing the user experience before the technology, for a product that is intuitive from first use.

Connected ecosystem

Creating a complete ecosystem: hardware, mobile app, artist community and effects marketplace.

Commercial launch

Bringing the product from idea to market, with industrial design and launch strategy.

What I built

MoonBox - Portable studio MoonBox — A complete studio in a portable format

Full creation and launch of an innovative hardware product, from discovery to market.

Product Discovery & UX

Clarifying the needs of nomadic and home studio musicians. Defining priority use cases, writing user stories and acceptance criteria.

Product Design & UX/UI

Usage flows (setup, connection, recording, playback), information architecture, wireframes, prototypes and rapid iterations on key friction points.

Experience design & consistency

Interface principles, guidelines (gestures, states, feedback), micro-interactions, design of critical screens and "wow" moments.

Complete ecosystem management

Technical specifications (Bluetooth, DNLA, Spotify Connect), interface design, mobile & Linux development, industrial design and commercial launch.

Cross-functional management

Leading rituals (reviews, tests, iterations), coordinating technical and creative contributors, alignment on an experience-oriented product vision.

The product

MoonBox combines portability and high-quality sound for the modern artist.

Multi-input

Accommodates up to six instruments or microphones, adapting to solo artists and bands alike.

Custom app

Full sound control with filters, effects and equalizers, directly from your smartphone.

Versatile connectivity

Bluetooth, DNLA and Spotify Connect to stay always connected to your music.

Technologies & specifications

Bluetooth DNLA Spotify Connect App iOS App Android Embedded Linux 6 instrument inputs Design IP54

Key features

Rugged design — Dust and splash resistant
Adaptive sound — Rich bass even outdoors
Synchronization — Multi-device for group performances

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What this project demonstrates

As part of the Hesperans portfolio, MoonBox represents a commitment to investing in technological advancements that transform industries.

Leading a hardware product from A to Z

Applying a design-first approach

Building a complete ecosystem

Coordinating hardware and software

Launching a product to market

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