Seadragon

Overview:

Before the introduction of IPX-rated phones, manufacturers developed a method of water-proofing smartphones by internally dispersing water-repellent gas through ports, creating a water tight sealant. We were approached to redesign for a smaller, retail ready, and create branding opportunities for the client.

Project Role: Lead Industrial Designer

Company: Superior Communications

Time: Designed in 2016

Duration: 2 months

Tools: Solidworks, Keyshot, Rapid Prototype, Sketching

Material Spec: Aluminum, Powdercoat

Availability: Demostration for Marketing

Clients Needs

Our client wanted the design used for demonstration purposes in retail stores. The idea was to have an attendant place a smartphone into the device and start the evaporation for customers. The existing process for demonstration would require 20 min, which included inserting a smartphone, refilling the chamber with a liquid solution, screwing the knob to close the lid, and completion of the evaporation process. The client also requested a more “high-tech” look that could resemble a kitchen appliance while creating branding opportunities.

We wanted to develop a seamless design and user experience for the attendant and strived to reduce the demonstration time.