Clexi Secure Flash Drive by Maryam Heydarian and Bahram Piri

Clexi Secure Flash Drive by Maryam Heydarian and Bahram Piri is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2020 A' Design Award in IJzer in Computers en Randapparatuur Ontwerp Competition Category.

IJzerComputer· 2020

Clexi Secure Flash Drive

by Maryam Heydarian and Bahram Piri

Client: Clexi

A' Design Award in IJzer Winner in Computer Category

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The Design

About Clexi Secure Flash Drive

Clexi is een gecodeerde flashdrive met hoge beveiliging, een combinatie van veilige opslagruimte en biometrische technologie via bluetooth om te voorkomen dat onbevoegde gebruikers kwaadwillende toegang tot uw gegevens krijgen. 'S Werelds eerste door een smartphone bestuurde gecodeerde flashdrive! Met behulp van militaire beveiliging worden gegevens op Clexi opgeslagen op het hoogste beveiligingsniveau. Er is geen extra software of programma nodig op uw systeem om het uit te voeren. Clexi is uiterst gebruiksvriendelijk, snel en gemakkelijk in gebruik; plug, tap en play. Clexi delen is ook mogelijk; Via de app kan de eigenaar andere gebruikers autoriseren voor het delen van gegevens.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in IJzer

Clexi Secure Flash Drive is winnaar van de A' Design Award in IJzer, een prestigieuze erkenning die wordt toegekend aan goede ontwerpen die voldoen aan de professionele en industriële eisen die worden verwacht van goed ontworpen creaties. Winnaars in IJzer tonen grote vaardigheid, hoge specialisatie, deskundig inzicht en het creatieve vermogen van hun makers. Clexi Secure Flash Drive wordt verwacht een hooggewaardeerde, bewonderde en gekoesterde creatie te zijn die praktisch en innovatief is. Dit ontwerp dat de A' Design Award in IJzer heeft gewonnen, integreert de beste praktijken uit de sector en heeft bekwame technische kenmerken die verbonden zijn met knowhow en talent. Clexi Secure Flash Drive wordt gerespecteerd om zijn grondigheid en is ontworpen om verbeteringen van de levenskwaliteit te bieden die helpen de wereld een betere plek te maken.

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