A responsive system that transforms everyday spaces through light, sound, and motion.
Digital consumption has made focused sensory experiences increasingly rare.
iris unifies sound, light, and media into a system that transforms small spaces into immersive environments through a renter-friendly setup.











iris utilises FFT analysis to generate visuals that respond to music. This offers a second stimuli that is a true companion to the music instead of the dreaded doom scroll.

Example generative graphic that responds to the music.

Touch designer was utilised to prototype this functionality.





Brand touchpoints include a website, companion app to share and download algorithms, packaging and an iris user guide book. Together they enhance the story around iris and give the product a target audience beyond its use case.

Award-winning project (iF Student Design Award 2026) developed with Niki Lim, Pablo Scopes, and George Crean.
The project proposes a system that connects farmers and conservationists to streamline collaboration on environmental regeneration and improve access to government funding, supporting flood mitigation efforts in the UK.
During my placement I worked as the industrial designer for Blackstar Amplification. Over the past year I have also worked part time with them on a few more projects alongside my studies.



BEAM mini is a portable amplifier and bluetooth speaker and the worlds first NAM native amplifier. I designed the ID and produced animations and marketing material for launch.



Polar GO is a portable audio interface with inbuilt microphones allowing anyone to access pro audio with little equipment. I helped define the product, design the ID and design the app.



IDX One, Two and Three are floor based Advanced DSP Modellers. I helped finalise the ID and produced animations and marketing materials for launch.



BEAM solo is a headphone amplifier in the BEAM range. I designed the CMF and the UI of the BEAM app.
Blackstar Amplification | July 2024 – August 2025
Groundhog Audio, nLabs, Trinity Labs | August 2025 – Present
Music Plugin Startup | August 2025 – Present
Blackstar Amplification | January 2026 – Present
Thanks for viewing my page, contact me @barneychilds6@gmail.com if you have any questions and find my full portfolio here Barney Childs Industrial Design Portfolio :: Behance