Rx1 IoT 컨트롤러 by Travis Baldwin is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award 철상 in 정보 기술 디자인 Competition Category.

철정보 기술· 2021

Rx1 IoT 컨트롤러

by Travis Baldwin

Client: Crea Inc Design Ltd.

A' Design Award 철상 Winner in 정보 기술 Category

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The Design

About Rx1 IoT 컨트롤러

Rx1은 액세스 리더와 잠금장치를 연결하여 출입 허용 여부를 판단하는 보안 컨트롤러입니다. 이 장치는 전기 제어함 내부의 DIN 레일에 장착되므로, 그러한 사용 환경에 적합하도록 형태를 절제되게 설계했습니다. 인쇄된 그래픽은 각 플러그 핀에 어떤 배선이 연결되는지 보여주며, LED는 어느 플러그에 결함이 있는지 표시합니다. 내부 아트리움 구조와 측면 통기구는 하우징을 벽면에 장착했을 때 프로세서를 냉각시킵니다. LED 보드는 표면에 가깝게 배치되어 라이트 파이프가 필요하지 않습니다. 케이스는 난연성 플라스틱으로 제작되었습니다.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 철상

Rx1 IoT 컨트롤러, 이 작품은 A' Design Award 철상 수상작으로, 잘 디자인된 창작물에 기대되는 전문적·산업적 요건을 충족하는 좋은 디자인에 수여되는 권위 있는 인정입니다. 철상 수상작은 창작자의 뛰어난 기술, 높은 전문성, 전문가다운 이해, 창의적 역량을 보여 줍니다. Rx1 IoT 컨트롤러, 이 작품은 높이 평가받고 감탄과 사랑을 받는 창작물로서 실용적이고 혁신적일 것으로 기대됩니다. 이 철상 수상 디자인은 업계 모범 사례를 통합하며 노하우와 재능으로 연결된 유능한 기술적 특성을 갖추고 있습니다. Rx1 IoT 컨트롤러, 이 작품은 철저함으로 존중받으며 삶의 질을 개선하여 세상을 더 나은 곳으로 만들도록 디자인되었습니다.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Aesthetics set Rx1 apart from other products in its category, but are appropriate for the context.
Embodies brand building design features that can be reused for other products (info/brand face, vents, & rounded form).
Atrium cooling strategy is optimized for cooling the processor in wall mounted orientation.
Innovative led mount strategy eliminates light pipes. Graphics allowing clusters of remote led.
Ease of use via graphics indicating what circuit has issues and easy din mount install.
Dimensions & Packaging: Overall size is 8.0 x 4.5 x 1.75in (203.5 x 114.8 x 44.5 mm). It is made from Flame resistant plastic and is optimized for UL safety. Rx1 controls two doors and two access devices, plus connectivity on Ethernet RJ45. System status is indicated by led for each plug and a status indicator relaying information. There is a hidden reset button and a tamper sensor indicating unauthorized access. Various DIN rail mounts can used and have been specified/ configured for ease of accessibility. Wiring is easy to using phoenix plugs. Powered by Rasberrry Pi cm4, it replaces the Hirsch Mx1.
Tags: Security, Controller, DIN, IOT, Badge Access, Door Locks, Access Control
Production Technology: The product is made up of custom built electronics and plastics, as well as off the shelf parts. The electronics schematic was started when ID started, consisting of a Raspberry Pi compute pcb and an I-O pcb. As we developed device architecture concepts and each was evaluated for easy of use, aesthetics, and performance. When a form was chosen, the design was developed from the outside-in, ie. We started with best form in respect to setup, mounting, servicing, and information architecture. The pcb layout architecture was driven by this, and is an example of design led engineering.
Design Challenge: The hardest part was to create appropriate design for the context. DIN rail spaces in electronics closets are not visible and hide unsightly devices. Design styling that is dramatic or overdesigned would waste the mfg costs as it would not be seen and may turn customers away from company products. Perceived value of the product would be directly influenced by the design styling. It should appear a high quality performance product, based on solid engineering and not flash. Design challenges were cooling, access to DIN mounts, and fitting text on the top surface.
Research: Primary and secondary research were employed for the Rx1 design. Two research objective were to create a good user experience build an appropriate design language for the category. Usability research came from the client, installers, and forums. Valuable info such as the reliance on flat head screwdriver installation and importance of diagnostic led. For styling, date came from competitive audits, style reference, and company brand. Learnings were that the vent area could be a brand feature, and the distinctive red color is important to represent.
Inspiration: Inspiration was tasteful design that stands out from competition, but is not overdesigned nor compromises ease of use - Rx1 is a highly functional product and lives in device closets among other utilitarian products.
Brief was to not "design a box" but have appropriate style for context. Also to build brand design language including prominently displayed brand graphics such as red circle motif.
Inspiring products were consumer routers and external hard drives, particularly with vents.
Project Duration: The project was started in November 2020, in both Bristol, UK and Santa Ana, California. The project was finished in March 2021, is in manufacturing now, and will be released in Spring 2021.
Operation Flow: Rx1 is a security controller linking access readers and locks, and making decisions on allowing access. The device is mounted in an electronics closet, only opened if there is an issue. During install, Rx1 is attached to a Din rail, among other devices. Inputs and outputs are wired using phoenix plugs (multiple wires fixed with screws, then plugged in). Printed text indicates what wire goes to which plug pin. During diagnostic, LEDs indicate which plug has a fault. To remove, the DIN mount is disengaged from the wall with either a flat head screwdriver or via depressing a spring release.
Team Members: Industrial Designer: Travis Baldwin
Program Manager: Mark Allen
Electrical Director: Bryan Gordon
Engineering Director: Christopher Karr
Image Credits: Image #1 : Industrial Designer Travis Baldwin, Overhead, 2021
Image #2 : Industrial Designer Travis Baldwin, See Through, 2021
Image #3 : Industrial Designer Travis Baldwin, In Context, 2021
Image #4 : Industrial Designer Travis Baldwin, Details, 2021
Image #5 : Industrial Designer Travis Baldwin, Exploded, 2021