DESIGN NAME: X One
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Construction site radio
INSPIRATION: Concept is based and developed to match new cordless tools platform X One, based on unique 20V battery that fits for more than 25 tools.
UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: It features 2 speakers with stereo and mono options, bluetooth connection, usb port, aux port, fm, am and dab antenna. All functions, including on-off are controlled with center tactile wheel with clear rounded display.
OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: Plug in to power or insert the battery
Press wheel for 3s to turn on
Rotate wheel and find source to play - fm, Bluetooth, usb...
Press wheel
Rotate wheel for volume up or volume down
Press wheel to change source mode
Rotate wheel and find source to play - fm, Bluetooth, usb...
Turn off by pressing wheel for 3s
PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The project started in February 2019 and finishing plan is by the end of 2019.
FITS BEST INTO CATEGORY: Digital and Electronic Device Design
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PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: It's made of durable plastic and aluminium which is resistant to most of harsh environment and temperatures. Assembly includes combination combination of moulded parts and sheet aluminium.
SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Power source - 20V battery or power cord 220V
Speakers - 2
Speakers power - 5W, 5W
Radio frequency - fm, am, dab
Playing time - up to 25 hours, with 20V 4Ah battery
L x W x H - 265 x 138 x 138mm
Weight - ca. 3.5kg, without battery
TAGS: cordless, radio, bluetooth, speaker, xone, dab
RESEARCH ABSTRACT: Since there was existing radio compatible with 20V battery from the range, but poorly produced in sense of design and functionality, main goal was to improve all the points in new version. Based on feedback from customers and available technology by suppliers initial concept was developed further until satisfactory final version of product.
CHALLENGE: Challenge was to keep original volume size with minimum deviations and to fit 2 speakers, have space for removable battery and electronic parts. Result is symmetrical design for 2 speakers on sides, central internal space for battery and one tactile wheel on top. Compact and strong construction is made of strong plastic housing with aluminium and tpe for edges. End parts are formed in X shape as handles for easy mobility which was necessary to consider during the process.
ADDED DATE: 2019-03-30 19:34:24
TEAM MEMBERS (2) : Ivan Rogic - Concept design and creative direction and Tino Switon - Concept direction
IMAGE CREDITS: Image #1-5: 3D modelling / Rendering Ivan Rogic, X ONE, 2019.
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