Clexi A Unidade Flash Segura by Maryam Heydarian and Bahram Piri

Clexi A Unidade Flash Segura by Maryam Heydarian and Bahram Piri is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award de Ferro in Deseño de Computadores e Dispositivos Periféricos Competition Category.

FerroComputador· 2020

Clexi A Unidade Flash Segura

by Maryam Heydarian and Bahram Piri

Client: Clexi

A' Design Award de Ferro Winner in Computador Category

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The Design

About Clexi A Unidade Flash Segura

Clexi é unha unidade flash cifrada de alta seguridade, unha combinación de espazo de almacenamento seguro e tecnoloxía biométrica vía bluetooth para evitar que os usuarios non autorizados accedan maliciosamente aos seus datos. A primeira unidade de flash cifrada controlada polo smartphone do mundo. Usando seguridade de grao militar, os datos almacenaranse en Clexi ao máis alto nivel de seguridade. Non se precisa ningún programa ou programa adicional no seu sistema para executalo. Clexi é extremadamente amigable, rápido e fácil de usar; conectar, tocar e reproducir. Tamén é posible cargar Clexi; A través da aplicación, o propietario pode autorizar a outros usuarios para compartir datos.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award de Ferro

Clexi A Unidade Flash Segura gañou o A' Design Award de Ferro, un recoñecemento prestixioso outorgado a bos deseños que cumpren os requisitos profesionais e industriais esperados de creacións ben deseñadas. Os gañadores Ferro demostran a gran habilidade, a alta especialización, a comprensión experta e a capacidade creativa dos seus creadores. Espérase que Clexi A Unidade Flash Segura sexa unha creación moi apreciada, admirada e querida que é práctica e innovadora. Este deseño gañador do A' Design Award de Ferro integra as mellores prácticas do sector e ten características técnicas competentes ligadas ao saber facer e ao talento. Clexi A Unidade Flash Segura é respectado pola súa minuciosidade e está deseñado para proporcionar melloras na calidade de vida que axudan a facer do mundo un lugar mellor.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Clexi is a smartphone controlled encrypted flash drive which feels like a standard un encrypted one. no password needs to be required. no software needs to be installed. the USB drive security is managed on the mobile device just tap and go. Clexi app is compatible with both android and ios. Clexi flash drive is extremely user friendly highly secured and durable. also it has a unique and trendy design combining technology with a new look of USB drives and LED lights.
Dimensions & Packaging: 16x7x50 mm
Bluetooth base
Tags: USB, Security, Flash memory, Encryption, Secure flash drive, Technology
Production Technology: The main material that we have used is acrylonitrile butadiene styrene plastic ABS based on the bluetooth technology that we use.
Design Challenge: Using the right material based on the design and the market
Bringing the technology to the real world
programming the app
Research: we have always had a challenge with managing and security and privacy the first step was to analyse best practices find security bugs and also thinking about what will improve user experience. we were searching for a meaningful relationship between aesthetic and function. actually we use design thinking methodology and used some tools like market research user analysis brain storming and also a deep dive in problem have been our main tools in our design process.
Inspiration: For the design we have inspired from the letter x as a sign of privacy rivets as security from roman imperial helmets. we have chosen rose gold and gray colors for a classic and trendy look for everyone. also LED light running around the USB plays a main role in user experience by changing colors.
we brought security convenience and a delightful design all together in a small and slim and fast USB drive.
Project Duration: The project has been started in August 2019 and will be finished in September 2020.
Operation Flow: Clexi operates based on bluetooth connection as a secure storage. user should get the app and plug the Clexi flash drive into the USB port Clexi will be blinking blue and looking to pair with a smartphone. a bluetooth pairing request dialog box will pop up on your smartphone and you need to select the pair button. Clexi get the biometric like face id and the light on the Clexi will turn into solid light. it is ready to use.
Patents: patent submitted. patented. E20203HG46453403. Clexi. 18 march 2020. USPTO
Team Members: Designer: Maryam Heydarian
Creative Director: Bahram Piri
Image Credits: Image #1: creator Maryam Heydarian, Clexi, 2019
Image #2: creator Maryam Heydarian, Clexi, 2019
Image #3: creator Maryam Heydarian, Clexi, 2019
Image #4: creator Maryam Heydarian, Clexi, 2019
Image #5: creator Maryam Heydarian, Clexi, 2019