Ocean Series
Wi-Fi 7 Extender
The world most compact Wi-Fi 7 Extender
A Memorable Profile
Design Spirit
The shell is inspired by the outline of a cuttlefish, with its unique trapezoidal shape and rounded body. It presents an elegant and modern appearance through delicate curves and smooth surface treatments. These design features not only highlight its unique beauty but also make the product impressive and distinctive due to its compact size.
Inspired by cuttlefish
From Inspiration to Realization
Creation Process
In the design process, we drew inspiration from the natural beauty of squid, embarking on a journey to explore the interplay between form and function. We continuously experimented with different shapes and surface transitions, striving to achieve a balance of visual harmony and dynamic energy.
The surface transitions were meticulously crafted to convey a sense of fluidity, complemented by geometric segmentation that imbues the product with a modern, technological aesthetic while retaining the organic vitality of natural forms. The perforation design, as a key element, not only enhances visual depth and aesthetics but also underwent rigorous functional validation to ensure exceptional performance in ventilation and heat dissipation.
The Most
Compact Size
Design Goal
This design is based on a mass-produced PCB, which imposes numerous constraints during execution. However, the primary goal of this project is to achieve the most compact size. As a result, special attention is required when refining the shape and polishing the details to ensure precision and aesthetics. Close collaboration with mechanical engineers is essential to fine-tune certain components, ensuring they align with the industrial design specifications and achieve a perfect balance between functionality and aesthetics.
Optimized Airflow Design with Aesthetic Integrity
Balance of ID and Functionality
I worked closely with thermal engineers to optimize airflow direction and provide recommendations, avoiding holes in the front view. The ventilation holes are placed on the sides and back of the product, maximizing the open area without compromising the ID aesthetics. The bottom of the back cover features a curved surface for increased airflow space and raises a small bump for the rubber foot to support when the product sags downward, ensuring stable installation.
Raise bump for intake air
Design a convex surface for placing the footpad on the back shell. This ensures sufficient space for the fan to intake air and provides sturdy support when the product is tilted due to being inserted into the socket.
Product sag support
The product is not lightweight and is currently fixed solely by the socket. When plugged into a lower socket, it tends to tilt, posing a risk of falling over time. Therefore, this issue has been a significant consideration in the overall design.
Rendering Scenario
Design Simulation
Visualize the product in realistic settings through rendering to showcase its contextual integration and design impact, while also simulating the installation and usage effects in a home environment to evaluate if they align with the original design goals.
Color Fine-Tune
& Optimization
Mockup Stage
I'm tasked with the initial stages of ID and the new color of the Ocean series, I worked with the vendor to establish the golden sample of the color chip for this series. Make sure the product in the future can follow the sample. I worked with the mechanical engineer to reach plastic vendors to get the sample for Recycle plastic sample and implement it in the product design.
Work With Adant
There is a cooperation with the Italian company adant on mesh antenna technology, and the ID design has also been selected. At the same time, there is also the opportunity to present a video of the usage situation on the official website.
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