![]() IKEA is always looking for ideas that improve life at home. “Creating atmosphere and convenience are central in the creation of the IKEA Home Smart concept, and the SYMFONISK range are perfectly designed with that in mind. To this end, since music and light are both instrumental in creating a sense of place, we developed a product that can deliver both – the SYMFONISK lamp speaker”, says Tad Toulis.įor IKEA, the sound venture is part of a bigger journey towards smarter homes that started with a wireless charging range in 2015 and that keeps progressing, one step at a time. We set out to create products neither of us would or could develop independently. IKEA and Sonos recognize the importance of great sound and its potential to positively affect life at home for the many people. “This partnership has always been about our two companies’ shared passion, values and knowledge. Tad Toulis, Vice President of Design at Sonos says “Sound is a powerful part of our identity – whether it’s hearing your baby’s laughter or listening to that 80s hit your mom loved, it is a deeply emotional part of all our lives.” At the same time, we wanted to create something completely new”, says Iina Vuorivirta. “Our design had to be 100% true to the quality Sonos stands for, without any compromises. ![]() While IKEA stands for the home furnishing knowledge and the design direction, Sonos has contributed with their profound sound skills. The lamp-speaker partly springs from the idea of the fireplace – one single piece that spreads warm light as well as sound”, says Iina Vuorivirta, one of the designers of SYMFONISK lamp-speaker at IKEA of Sweden. “We knew from the start that we wanted to challenge the traditional high-tech aesthetics. So, what better way to start the collaboration than by merging the two? With SYMFONISK table lamp with WiFi speaker, IKEA and Sonos have created a great sounding, great looking piece of furniture that blends into the home in a new way, making it easier to furnish with sound. Flip a light switch and a dark, static space becomes a place where you want to hang out – turn up the volume and a grey Monday turns into a great one. Two hugely important elements for creating the right mood around the home.
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