Mercku M6 Wi-Fi 공유기 by Ronghao Jin is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award 금상 in 컴퓨터 및 주변 기기 디자인 Competition Category.

금컴퓨터· 2021

Mercku M6 Wi-Fi 공유기

by Ronghao Jin

Client: Mercku Inc

A' Design Award 금상 Winner in 컴퓨터 Category

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The Design

About Mercku M6 Wi-Fi 공유기

M6는 가정용 네트워크를 위해 설계된 무선 메시 공유기입니다. M6는 Wi-Fi 6 기술과 독자적인 WHEMS 안테나 시스템을 적용해 넓은 커버리지와 빠른 속도를 제공합니다. 세로형 외관은 자동차의 조형에서 영감을 받았으며, 기존 공유기의 각진 본체와 외부 안테나를 대체합니다. 메인 칩셋 옆에는 수동 방열 통기구가 자리하고, 가장자리를 따라 숨겨진 통로가 이어져 깔끔한 외관을 해치지 않으면서 열을 배출합니다. 설치는 플러그 앤 플레이 방식이며, 모바일 애플리케이션과 웹 인터페이스를 통해 원격 제어가 가능합니다.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 금상

Mercku M6 Wi-Fi 공유기, 이 작품은 A' Design Award 금상 수상작으로, 일류의 경이롭고 뛰어난 디자인에 수여되는 극히 권위 있는 인정입니다. 금상 수상작은 대단히 혁신적이고 선견지명이 있으며 눈부시게 빛나는 작품으로, 디자이너의 천재성, 지혜, 기량을 반영합니다. Mercku M6 Wi-Fi 공유기, 이 작품은 가장 높이 평가받는 트렌드 선도적이고 기념비적인 발명품으로서 전례 없는 가치를 제공할 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 금상 수상 디자인은 예술, 과학, 디자인, 기술의 경계를 넓히는 장관을 이루는 존경받는 프로젝트입니다. Mercku M6 Wi-Fi 공유기, 이 작품은 강렬한 욕망을 불러일으키고 열정을 자아내며 창의성을 북돋우고 매료합니다.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Mercku's M6 AX Mesh System represents the leap from current router solutions to Wi-Fi 6. The M6 combines next-generation technology with proprietary WHEMS antenna innovation to create a high-performance wireless router that overcomes conventional design hurdles through the unification of industrial design and engineering expertise. Housing this powerful technology is a sleek and elegant shell with integrated passive cooling vents for maximized system performance and device longevity.
Dimensions & Packaging: Router Dimensions (L x W x H): 140 x 53 x 206 mm
Packaging Dimensions (L x W x H): 210 x 60 x 215 mm
Tags: Wi-Fi, Connectivity, AX, Mesh, Router, Mercku
Production Technology: Mercku's M6 AX Mesh System transcends the traditional sense of boxy Wi-Fi routers with protruding antennas by unifying form and function without compromising performance. After conducting hundreds of thermal simulations, Mercku overcomes the challenge of heat dissipation by placing passive cooling channels adjacent to the main heat source. With rich silhouettes inspired by automotive design, the M6 seamlessly integrates into any home to give users a sense of high performance even when turned off.
Design Challenge: The main challenge in minimizing router size is inadequate heat dissipation, and the failure to address it adequately can negatively impact device longevity and performance. The M6's shell design is elegant and seamlessly incorporates passive cooling vents adjacent to each side of the primary heat-producing IPQ6000 chipset. The upright design and hidden channels along the device's edges are also conducive to heat dissipation without compromising its appearance.
Research: While designing the M6 AX Wi-Fi System, Mercku conducted in-depth heat dissipation simulations and research using Flo Therm XT software. Throughout testing, the M6's product temperature was reduced by 23% compared to similar tiered products, significantly improving product stability.

To optimize the M6's user experience, Mercku conducted several questionnaires to provide the design and engineering team with insights into how to make the product more user-friendly. 450 questionnaires later, the team was able to identify optimal port and button placements as well as additional software features that customers seek, incorporating them into the final design of the M6.
Inspiration: As the number of connected home automation and IoT devices increases in homes, Wi-Fi networks will bottleneck and operate less efficiently. Mercku strives to lead the change for better home connectivity by combining the latest Wi-Fi 6 technology with proprietary innovation, transforming the way networks handle data routing and speeds without compromising aesthetics. Inspired by automotive design, the M6 AX Mesh System mimics that of fast, high-performance sports cars.
Project Duration: The design project began in April 2020 and was completed in December 2020. The M6 AX Mesh System was first exhibited at CES January 2021.
Operation Flow: The M6 AX System is backed by Mercku's proprietary WHEMS antenna system and the latest Wi-Fi 6 technology, giving users even better Wi-Fi coverage and speeds. It has a simple plug-and-play set-up that installs in minutes for any level of technical comprehension. To accompany the powerful hardware, the M6 comes with Mercku's companion mobile application and web interface that have a simple, intuitive user interface to enable users with remote access to features at any time, anywhere.
Patents: Mercku Inc.
Team Members: Ronghao Jin
Image Credits: Mercku Inc.