Research and Context

I went through many iterations for my headphone holder. Initially, the argument design was caught between having a stand-alone support (almost tree-like), and a stand that fits on the cubby-like spaces lining my walls. I knew that I would need to hold up to 10 headphones (8 over/on ear, 2 in-ear), and it would be a great added bonus to have the ability to charge those headphones while they rested. Additionally, the design had to be stable with any number of headphones on it, and would hopefully be able to accommodate even more. 

As a mechanical engineer, it was a personal challenge to also create something that as aesthetically appealing (and that didn't look like it was thrown together with some duct tape last-minute). This holder needed to be both functional AND fashionably appropriate for my apartment.