Design a new compact IP based STB or dongle that fits into the ‘Hardware design guidelines’ defined by LGI. This new product will be designed to place behind a TV set, to take it with you, but also as an object fitting into any interior. The new TV receiver, with USB connection (DC power will come via the USB) will communicate via wifi or ethernet and on the main TV via HDMI
Client
Liberty Global
Year
2021
Services
Design
Engineering
Awards
- Red Dot Winner 2021
A small portable 4K Mini TV box that fits any interior
The subtle lines, ambient lighting and the use of textile give the 4K Mini TV Box a homey yet contemporary look and feel. We have made the 4K Mini TV Box a worthy member of the Liberty Global product family, which will complement any interior
Design for refurbishment & recycling
The innovative technology of the hardware made it possible to design a compact box, which is not bigger than your hand. This saves on material use -of which 35% is recycled plastics-, but drastically reduces the energy consumption as well. The 4K Mini TV Box is designed for refurbishment and recycling, which makes it Liberty Global’s ‘greenest set-top box ever’.
The next evolutionary step towards a more human-centered design
The main body consists a frame and a core. The frame is the functional shell of the TV Box housing all technical functions like connectors and button. The core inside the frame represents the emotional part. Its fabric upholstery provides the human touch and makes this TV Box a part of the interior.
All the feedback is communicated using a single multi-coloured single LED, which is hidden in a corner under the fabric. The light is reflected in the glossy surface of the gap, providing unobtrusive indirect feedback.
The next evolutionary step towards a more human-centered design
The main body consists a frame and a core. The frame is the functional shell of the TV Box housing all technical functions like connectors and button. The core inside the frame represents the emotional part. Its fabric upholstery provides the human touch and makes this TV Box a part of the interior.
All the feedback is communicated using a single multi-coloured single LED, which is hidden in a corner under the fabric. The light is reflected in the glossy surface of the gap, providing unobtrusive indirect feedback.
Ideation & Concept development
