Client
Personal Project (Nazaray)
Work
Product Design
3D Renders
Sound Design
Sequencer 1 is a tactile music sequencer designed for kids
It has a screen-less physical interface where the user can place different dice into slots to create small looping musical compositions. It is designed to have an intuitive workflow which allows anyone to experience the joy of making music.
The demo video below will give you a concise overview of Sequencer 1.w
Design Process
I wanted to create a screen-less music making experience for kids and non-musicians. I decided to explore the idea of a simple tactile drum sequencer where the user would place orbs into grooves that would represent a timeline. I quickly realized the orbs could only contain one sound, whereas if I would use something like a cube/dice, I could represent up to 6 sounds in the same cube. This core idea eventually lead to Sequencer 1.
About Nazaray
Nazaray is a personal side project where I create playful musical toys and attempt to radically reimagine music creation interfaces. The mission is to make creative experiences more accessible.
© Umer Ahmed, 2025