Planck Creator Ssd Draibh Stàite Chruaidh So-ghiùlain by Benson Kl Chiu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Duais Airgid A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Innealan Didseatach agus Dealanach Competition Category.
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Planck Creator Ssd Draibh Stàite Chruaidh So-ghiùlain
Duais Airgid A' Design Award Winner in Dealanais Luchd-cleachdaidh Category
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The Design
About Planck Creator Ssd Draibh Stàite Chruaidh So-ghiùlain
'S e draibh stàite chruaidh so-ghiùlain a th' ann am Planck Creator SSD a chaidh a dhèanamh airson luchd-film gluasadach. Bidh an draibh a' clàradh bhidio Apple ProRes agus Log aig suas ri 4K agus 120 frèam san diog dìreach bho fhòn. Bidh sinc-teasa alùmanaim ath-chuairtichte am broinn a' chèis chaol a' riaghladh teas agus a' cumail taic ri astar sgrìobhaidh seasmhach de 500 gu 550 megabyte san diog. Leigidh ceangladair USB-C dìreach-cheart leis an draibh suidhe rèidh ri cèis fòn agus cumaidh e cùl an fhòn saor airson clampaichean gimbal agus uidheaman magnaiteach. Tha an corp a' tomhas 50.5 le 17 le 7.3 millemeatair, tha e a' cuideam 10 gram agus cumaidh e suas ri 2 terabyte.
The Recognition
About the Duais Airgid A' Design Award
Tha Planck Creator Ssd Draibh Stàite Chruaidh So-ghiùlain air Duais Airgid A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh gu math urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean den chiad ìre, àlainn agus drùidhteach. Tha buannaichean Airgid nan obraichean anabarrach boillsgeach agus gu math cruthachail a nochdas sàr-eòlas, tàlant agus geurchuis an luchd-dealbhaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Planck Creator Ssd Draibh Stàite Chruaidh So-ghiùlain na obair mhìorbhaileach, na sàr-eisimpleir a tha gu sònraichte proifeiseanta agus gu domhainn ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Airgid A' Design Award na innleachd glè fhaicsinneach, ion-mholta a bhrosnaicheas crìochan ealain, saidheans, dealbhaidh agus teicneolais. Tha Planck Creator Ssd Draibh Stàite Chruaidh So-ghiùlain na chruthachadh air a bheil mòran eud, a dhùisgeas miannan, a bheir faireachdainnean math agus a thogas iongnadh is miorbhail.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Planck CreatorSSD is the world’s first phone-first high-performance SSD for mobile creators. It sustains Apple ProRes/Log recording up to 4K/120fps. Reliable, drop-frame-free capture without need for bulky rigs. The perpendicular USB-C allows the ssd to sit flush with your phone case and keeps the phone back clear for gimbal clamps or magnetic accessories. The ultra-slim form factor disappears in the experience. Up to 2TB in a form smaller, and weighing only 10g its lighter than an AirPods.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 50.5mm x 17mm x 7.3mm
- Tags
- SSD, Mobile SSD, Mobile Storage, Mobile Photography, Mobile Filmmaking, Content Creation
- Production Technology
- The true performance of the CreatorSSD was unlocked by integrating a proper functioning (recycled) aluminium heatsink within its slim enclosure. Allowing the right amount of heat dissipation for optimized thermal management and controller level tuning empowered the sustainable endurance write speed of 500-550MB/s, well above the 440MB/s required for 4K/120fps LOG recording. Manufactured with advanced automation on production lines such as CNC Glue machines, Calibrated pressure jigs and screw robots allowed high accuracy assembly with a 100% sustainable write speed test.
- Design Challenge
- The creative challenge was minimal footprint with maximum performance. Design pushed for the thinnest possible body where engineering needed enough heat-sink mass to support sustained speed. We had to keep the back of the phone clear for real mobile rigs and gimbal clamps, while staying sleek and unobtrusive. The only way to resolve these competing needs was trial-and-error testing, iterating thermal behavior, thickness, and stability until performance and aesthetics aligned.
- Research
- To deliver the perfect product for our demanding user, we had to understand how to design and engineer to prevent drop frames, which are the main concern for creators. The answer lied in visualizing (sustainable) write speeds. Learning how to adjust key performance drivers for improvements and building a reliable testing framework validating write speeds were well above 440MB/s was the foundation required to fuel not only development but also manufacturing. Resulting in innovating the manufacturing and quality control processes.
- Inspiration
- To record ProRes Log and 4K/120 on mobile, creators need an external SSD—but most drives are computer-first: bulky, cable-heavy, requiring mounts and cages, and many can’t sustain the high write speeds for long takes, risking dropped frames. CreatorSSD is phone-first: compact, clamp-clear, and engineered for sustained capture so creators can record confidently and move faster from shoot to edit to publish.
- Project Duration
- Started April 2024 in HK, mass production in Sep 2025 in China, first prototype was in CES 2025, kicstrarter in March 2025. Won CES innovation 2026
- Operation Flow
- CreatorSSD records straight to the drive – no apps, no setup, fully compatible with your existing workflow. Unplug, then plug into your computer and edit from the same media – no complex transfers and waiting needed. Teams can shoot while others edit; solo shooters move from shot to rough cut faster. The ultra-compact body and perpendicular USB-C keep cables tidy and gimbal clamps clear for smooth handheld motion. Tuned for sustained writes, it stays steady on long ProRes/Log takes up to 4K/120 where supported.
- Team Members
- Benson KL Chiu
Armand van Oord - Image Credits
- Armand van Oord
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