Designing Better Ways To Live

Some people see products. Scott Struthers sees possibilities.

For more than four decades, Scott has built a legacy around a simple idea: the products we interact with every day should not only function better—they should make life more beautiful.

In 1983, Scott and his partner, Geoff Spencer, co-founded Sonance and helped create an entirely new category in consumer electronics. By reimagining how sound could be integrated into the home, Sonance pioneered the in-wall and architectural speaker market and forever changed the relationship between technology and design.

The most transformative innovations are often hiding in plain sight.

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  A product people have accepted.

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  A system nobody questions.

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  An everyday experience that could be better.

Throughout his career, Scott has been drawn to these opportunities.

His work has always lived at the intersection of design, functionality, and human experience—finding ways to simplify complexity and elevate the ordinary.

Whether designing architectural audio systems, luxury consumer products, or entirely new categories, Scott approaches innovation with the same question:

Sonance Lab has been Scott's incubator since the 80's. He has recently formalized it so others can take part in his product lab.

It exists to identify opportunities hidden within everyday life and transform them into products that create meaningful value.

From sustainability and intelligent systems to home products and emerging technologies, Sonance Lab is a place where ideas are developed, refined, and brought into the world.