Planck Creator Ssd Portable Solid State Drive (Nadadalang Solid State Drive) by Benson Kl Chiu

Planck Creator Ssd Portable Solid State Drive (Nadadalang Solid State Drive) by Benson Kl Chiu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award na Pilak in Disenyo ng Digital at Elektronikong Aparato Competition Category.

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Planck Creator Ssd Portable Solid State Drive (Nadadalang Solid State Drive)

by Benson Kl Chiu

A' Design Award na Pilak Winner in Elektronikong Pangkonsumo Category

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The Design

About Planck Creator Ssd Portable Solid State Drive (Nadadalang Solid State Drive)

Ang Planck Creator SSD ay isang nadadalang solid state drive na ginawa para sa mga mobile filmmaker. Ang drive ay nagre-record ng Apple ProRes at Log na video hanggang 4K at 120 frames kada segundo nang direkta mula sa telepono. Ang recycled aluminium heatsink sa loob ng manipis na enclosure ay namamahala sa init at sumusuporta sa tuloy-tuloy na bilis ng pagsulat na 500 hanggang 550 megabytes kada segundo. Ang perpendicular na USB-C connector ay nagpapahintulot sa drive na dumikit nang pantay sa case ng telepono at pinapanatiling malinis ang likod ng telepono para sa mga gimbal clamp at magnetic na accessory. Ang katawan nito ay may sukat na 50.5 by 17 by 7.3 milimetro, may bigat na 10 gramo at may kapasidad na hanggang 2 terabytes.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award na Pilak

Ang Planck Creator Ssd Portable Solid State Drive (Nadadalang Solid State Drive) ay nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Pilak, isang pambihirang prestihiyosong pagkilalang iginagawad sa mga disenyong nasa pinakamataas na antas, nakabibighani at kahanga-hanga. Ang mga nagwagi ng Pilak ay mga likhang lubhang makinang at napakamalikhain na naglalarawan sa pambihirang kadalubhasaan, talento at talas ng isip ng kanilang mga tagapagdisenyo. Inaasahang ang Planck Creator Ssd Portable Solid State Drive (Nadadalang Solid State Drive) ay isang kahanga-hangang likhang huwaran na kapansin-pansing propesyonal at malalim na makabago. Ang disenyong ito na nagwagi ng A' Design Award na Pilak ay isang lubhang kapansin-pansin at hinahangaang imbensyon na nakikinabang at nagpapaunlad sa mga hangganan ng sining, agham, disenyo at teknolohiya. Ang Planck Creator Ssd Portable Solid State Drive (Nadadalang Solid State Drive) ay isang likhang labis na kinaiinggitan na gumigising ng mga hangarin, nagdadala ng positibong damdamin at nagpapasiklab ng pagkamangha at pagkabighani.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Planck CreatorSSD is the world’s first phone-first high-performance SSD for mobile creators. It sustains Apple ProRes/Log recording up to 4K/120fps. Reliable, drop-frame-free capture without need for bulky rigs. The perpendicular USB-C allows the ssd to sit flush with your phone case and keeps the phone back clear for gimbal clamps or magnetic accessories. The ultra-slim form factor disappears in the experience. Up to 2TB in a form smaller, and weighing only 10g its lighter than an AirPods.
Dimensions & Packaging: 50.5mm x 17mm x 7.3mm
Tags: SSD, Mobile SSD, Mobile Storage, Mobile Photography, Mobile Filmmaking, Content Creation
Production Technology: The true performance of the CreatorSSD was unlocked by integrating a proper functioning (recycled) aluminium heatsink within its slim enclosure. Allowing the right amount of heat dissipation for optimized thermal management and controller level tuning empowered the sustainable endurance write speed of 500-550MB/s, well above the 440MB/s required for 4K/120fps LOG recording. Manufactured with advanced automation on production lines such as CNC Glue machines, Calibrated pressure jigs and screw robots allowed high accuracy assembly with a 100% sustainable write speed test.
Design Challenge: The creative challenge was minimal footprint with maximum performance. Design pushed for the thinnest possible body where engineering needed enough heat-sink mass to support sustained speed. We had to keep the back of the phone clear for real mobile rigs and gimbal clamps, while staying sleek and unobtrusive. The only way to resolve these competing needs was trial-and-error testing, iterating thermal behavior, thickness, and stability until performance and aesthetics aligned.
Research: To deliver the perfect product for our demanding user, we had to understand how to design and engineer to prevent drop frames, which are the main concern for creators. The answer lied in visualizing (sustainable) write speeds. Learning how to adjust key performance drivers for improvements and building a reliable testing framework validating write speeds were well above 440MB/s was the foundation required to fuel not only development but also manufacturing. Resulting in innovating the manufacturing and quality control processes.
Inspiration: To record ProRes Log and 4K/120 on mobile, creators need an external SSD—but most drives are computer-first: bulky, cable-heavy, requiring mounts and cages, and many can’t sustain the high write speeds for long takes, risking dropped frames. CreatorSSD is phone-first: compact, clamp-clear, and engineered for sustained capture so creators can record confidently and move faster from shoot to edit to publish.
Project Duration: Started April 2024 in HK, mass production in Sep 2025 in China, first prototype was in CES 2025, kicstrarter in March 2025. Won CES innovation 2026
Operation Flow: CreatorSSD records straight to the drive – no apps, no setup, fully compatible with your existing workflow. Unplug, then plug into your computer and edit from the same media – no complex transfers and waiting needed. Teams can shoot while others edit; solo shooters move from shot to rough cut faster. The ultra-compact body and perpendicular USB-C keep cables tidy and gimbal clamps clear for smooth handheld motion. Tuned for sustained writes, it stays steady on long ProRes/Log takes up to 4K/120 where supported.
Team Members: Benson KL Chiu
Armand van Oord
Image Credits: Armand van Oord