gibson product design - piper case study
DESCRIPTION
Highlights of the development process for the design of the Blacksumac Piper home security product. Designed by Gibson Product Design - Ottawa Canada.TRANSCRIPT
by blacksumac
Highlights of the development process behind the award-winning design of the Piper home monitoring and automation product.
Piper is the first home security and automation device that combines panoramic video, Z-Wave home automation, and environmental sensors
into a single elegant product that you control with your smartphone.
CONCEPT EXPLORATION
• technology understanding• determine user needs• competitive research• concept visualization
MECHANICAL DEVELOPMENT
• electronics integration• plastic part design• die-cast part design• design for assembly
PROTOTYPE VALIDATION
MANUFACTURING DEVELOPMENT
• materials and finishes• DFM review• manufacturing documentation
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AA301-04_Piper Assembly
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Scott Gales
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DESCRIPTION:Piper Assembly02/07/2013
Scott Gales
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PACKAGING DESIGN
Piper is the first home security and automation device that combines panoramic video, Z-Wave home automation, and environmental sensors
into a single elegant product that you control with your smartphone.
multi-layer dense foam insert
paper top layer adhered to foam insertPMS cool gray11C- possible to include printed message
protective film over lensto protect from scratches- Piper must be held securely
finger access for removingupper insert to revealaccessories
lower insert with compartmentssized for included accessories(possible folded cardboard orvacuum formed insert)
power supplybatterieswall bracket
quick start guide
piper lifts out of foam insert
PACKAGING DESIGN
CLIENT SUCCESS
• over 300% funded on indiegogo
• 2014 CES Innovations Award winner