Soundsense
Programme
Higher Diploma in Product Design
Campus
HKDI(LWL)
Discipline
Design
Year
2025
Technologies / Project Domains
ITCC Innovation Awards
Business Area
Art & Design
Project Authors
Lo Kit Yue , Zheng Kin Chun
Project Supervisors
Mr FUNG Chi Keung
Soundsense is an innovative headset designed to enhance the auditory experience for individuals with hearing impairments, especially the elderly. Our mission is to empower users by improving communication and engagement with their surroundings.

Featuring real-time transcription and translation, Soundsense makes conversations more accessible and bridges language gaps. The spatial audio navigation helps users navigate their environments, while the music haptic setting allows them to feel sound vibrations, creating an immersive experience.

At its core, Soundsense is committed to inclusivity and connection, addressing the challenges faced by those with hearing difficulties. By combining advanced technology with user-friendly design, we aim to enrich lives and foster social engagement, ensuring everyone can fully participate in the beauty of sound.
• Bone conduction
• Real-time transcription
• Spatial audio navigation for environmental awareness.
• Music haptic setting for immersive tactile feedback.
• Accessibility focus—designed for elderly-friendly usability.
  • ITCC Innovation Awards 2024/25 (Innovation Track) - Merit Award, VTC Innovation and Technology Co-creation Centre, 2025