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Beyond specs: Rethinking audio brands

Miresball Creative Bloq

“Value doesn’t lie in hardware and specifications—but in headspace and experience.”

As the global consumer audio market explodes in scale, traditional product-led messaging—features, specs, and incremental upgrades—no longer differentiates.

In a recent Creative Bloq feature, MiresBall creative director John Ball says the real opportunity is selling experience: the emotional, cultural, and situational value of sound in everyday life.

“In this booming landscape, the brands that use transformative and emotive power in a fresh way, will stand out,” John says.

Drawing on brand strategy principles, packaging design, and real-world work with audio manufacturer Shure, the article outlines how audio brands can move beyond hardware to create meaning, relevance, and lasting connection. It’s a compelling call to design for feeling, not just function.

Head over to Creative Bloq to read the article.

And see how we helped the legendary audio brand Shure gets in touch with its roots.