Commi Board Alat Prototyping by Kevin Yang

Commi Board Alat Prototyping by Kevin Yang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Besi in Desain Pendidikan, Alat Bantu Mengajar dan Konten Pelatihan Competition Category.

BesiPendidikan· 2025

Commi Board Alat Prototyping

by Kevin Yang

Client: Royal College of Art

A' Design Award Besi Winner in Pendidikan Category

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The Design

About Commi Board Alat Prototyping

Commi Board adalah platform prototyping modular yang terintegrasi dengan aplikasi, menghubungkan pembelajaran teoritis dengan penerapan di dunia nyata. Dirancang untuk pendidik, pelajar, dan penggemar teknologi, platform ini memungkinkan pengguna untuk mensimulasikan fungsi mikrokontroler pada perangkat pintar. Dengan peta pembelajaran bertahap, aplikasi berbasis komunitas, dan desain modular yang fleksibel, Commi Board menyederhanakan prototyping dan membuat eksperimen elektronik lebih mudah diakses.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Besi

Commi Board Alat Prototyping adalah pemenang A' Design Award Besi, pengakuan yang bergengsi yang diberikan kepada desain yang baik yang memenuhi persyaratan profesional dan industri yang diharapkan dari kreasi yang dirancang dengan baik. Pemenang Besi menunjukkan keterampilan yang besar, spesialisasi yang tinggi, pemahaman ahli, dan kapasitas kreatif para penciptanya. Commi Board Alat Prototyping diharapkan menjadi kreasi yang sangat dihargai, dikagumi, dan dicintai yang praktis dan inovatif. Desain pemenang A' Design Award Besi ini mengintegrasikan praktik terbaik industri dan memiliki karakteristik teknis yang kompeten yang terkait dengan pengetahuan teknis dan bakat. Commi Board Alat Prototyping dihormati karena ketelitiannya dan dirancang untuk memberikan peningkatan kualitas hidup yang membantu menjadikan dunia tempat yang lebih baik.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Commi board is a modular, app-integrated prototyping platform that connects electronic knowledge with practical implementation. Unlike traditional tools, it allows users to simulate microcontroller functions directly on their smartphone, making prototyping more accessible, interactive, and efficient. With real-time circuit testing, AI-driven coding, and a structured, step-by-step educational experience, commi board supports users of all skill levels to prototype faster, experiment freely, and bring ideas to life with ease.
Dimensions & Packaging: Commi Board (Installed): 62mm W x 98mm L x 18mm H
Commi Board (Detached Board): 62mm W x 82mm L x 8mm H
Tags: Education tools, Prototyping, Breadboard, Neuro-linguistic programming
Production Technology: Commi Board contains PCB design, IoT frameworks, and USB-C 3.2, BLE, and Bluetooth protocols all for efficient GPIO communication with smart devices. By utilizing mobile-based computational power, it can simulates most microcontrollers. It supports four programming methods: AI-driven NLP, puzzle-like visual programming, Scratch-like visual programming, and a full IDE. The app features a project community, online libraries for components, and cloud-based project loading, ensuring high performance and accessibility.
Design Challenge: The biggest challenge in developing Commi Board was simplifying PCB design while ensuring reliable GPIO communication. Creating a compact, modular PCB integrating USB-C, BLE, and Bluetooth from scratch required multiple iterations. Limited access to PCB SMT also posed obstacles. The first theoretical prototype revealed instability and contain issues. While Bluetooth and USB-C connections were tested, the API-to-software integration remains in the mock-up stage, guiding future development.
Research: Commi Board's research focused on human-centered design and accessibility in electronics prototyping. The goal was to create a mobile-first tool that simplifies PCB schematics and testing. Through BOM list comparison and my cohort’s need for easier prototyping, we found GPIO communication to be a cost-effective alternative to high-power microcontrollers. Usability tests and expert feedback shaped development, while open-source resources enabled the first theoretical PCB prototype. Results combined the needs for AI-assisted prototyping, electronic education, and DIY prototyping.
Inspiration: Commi Board was designed by the need to make electronics prototyping more accessible and interactive. Inspired visual programming, staged education, and AI-based neuro-linguistic programming, it simplifies theoretical learning with real-world application. As mobile devices are the most accessible platform for coding, Commi Board enhances prototyping by allowing users to test circuits and validate code in real-time on their phone, ensuring a hands-on, customizable experience for all skill levels.
Project Duration: The project started in June 2024 as a student project at Royal College of Art, London, UK.
Operation Flow: Commi Board simplifies electronics prototyping by allowing users to design, test, and run circuits directly on the back of their smartphone. Users place components on the board, connect via USB-C or Bluetooth, and interact through the mobile app. They can program using AI-assisted coding, visual blocks, or a full IDE. Real-time feedback and visual placement guide to help each step. With cloud storage and a project-sharing community, Commi Board learns and loads projects with ease.