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Quince So
Bachelor of Industrial design

UNSW. Sydney

Graduates: 2026

Specialisms: Industrial Design / Sustainable Design / Design for Social Good

My location: Sydney, Australia

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UNSW. Sydney

Quince So

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First Name: Quince

Last Name: So

University / College: UNSW. Sydney

Course / Program: Bachelor of Industrial design

Graduates: 2026

Specialisms: Industrial Design / Sustainable Design / Design for Social Good

My Location: Sydney, Australia

Website: Click To See Website

About

Quince is a Sydney-based designer​ with an Industrial Design background and User Experience and Agile Product Owner experience. She is driven by a combination of analytical and creative thinking, and curiosity of all things well designed. 

Wireless earbuds have become a fast growing source of electronic waste. The small lithium-ion batteries wear out after a few years, losing their ability to hold a full charge and cannot be repaired. OVO adopts a Design for Repair philosophy that places repairability at the centre of the product. The outcome was a modular earbud system where key components can be easily replaced. OVO integrates replaceable batteries, accessible disassembly, and user experience to enable product care by everyday users. OVO encourages a broader cultural change moving away from disposable e-waste towards responsible consumption by making repair simple, intuitive and accessible.