BOOM
Ready 4 Anything
In 2011 Ryan started BOOM; a lifestyle audio brand of Bluetooth speakers and headphones.
What started as a skunkworks project on college campuses grew into a industry leader and innovator of portable audio through irreverent branding, ground-breaking product design and authentic grassroots marketing.
In 2016 BOOM merged with with Polk, as a unique extension to focus on new categories and customers. The brand sold products globally and into leading retailers like Target, Best Buy, Apple, AT&T, Urban Outfitters and Nordstrom’s.
Brand Mark
Positioning Statement & Logos
Messaging Framework
Flexible
Sturdy and durable, adjusts to any listening situation.
Irreverent
Fresh, new and expressive. No set rules.
Adventurous
In the moment and looking for new experiences.
Aspirational Persona
The Adventurer
18 year old college freshmen at UC Santa Cruz.
She shops at her local surf shop, REI, Urban Outfitters & thriftshoppes.
She wears Vans, Volcom, Poler, Patagonia and vintage clothing.
Goes to house parties, beach bonfires and sees local bands with friends at least once a week.
Uses a Mac and has an iPhone with an uncommon cover.
Her boyfriend shreds the streets, slopes and surf. He also rock climbs.
She rides a fixed gears, snowboards, surfs, hikes and camps in her free time.
Product Ideation & Development
Waterproof Bluetooth Speakers
Bit
World’s First Truly Wearable Speaker
A micro Bluetooth speaker that clips securely to your clothing and seamlessly integrates with how you move - safely balancing your audio with your immediate surroundings.
Swimmer
Award Winning Bluetooth Speaker
Durable, waterproof Bluetooth speaker with a patented flexible tail attachment and suction cup, allowing for attachment and integration into virtually any activity.
Urchin
The “GoPro” of Speakers
Early innovator as one of the first adventure speakers in the world. A water resistant durable Bluetooth speaker with multiple attachments: a carabiner, suction cup, and sticky adhesive attachment.
Swap
Interchangeable Headphone
A virtually indestructible water resistant headphone that swaps colors or from an on ear to over ear in seconds.
Spooners
Organized Earbuds
Everyday earbuds with magnetic nesting for cord management.
Packaging Design
Lifestyle Videos
In Store Merchandizing
Press
Retail Placement