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Commi Board Прототиплаштыру коралы by Kevin Yang

Commi Board Прототиплаштыру коралы by Kevin Yang is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Тимер бүләге in Белем, Уку Ярдәмлеге һәм Укыту Контенты Дизайны Competition Category.


ТимерБелем· 2025

Commi Board Прототиплаштыру коралы

by Kevin Yang

Client: Royal College of Art

A' Design Award Тимер бүләге Winner in Белем Category

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The Design

About Commi Board Прототиплаштыру коралы

Commi Board - бу модульле, кушымта белән интеграцияләнгән прототиплаштыру платформасы, ул теоретик өйрәнүне реаль кулланылыш белән тоташтыра. Укытучылар, студентлар һәм технология һәвәскәрләре өчен эшләнгән, ул кулланучыларга акыллы җайланмаларда микроконтроллер функцияләрен симуляцияләргә мөмкинлек бирә. Этаплы өйрәнү юл картасы, җәмгыять җитәкчелегендәге кушымта һәм сыгылмалы модульле дизайн белән Commi Board прототиплаштыруны гадиләштерә һәм электрон экспериментларны тагын да ирешемлерәк итә.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Тимер бүләге

Commi Board Прототиплаштыру коралы – A' Design Award Тимер бүләге җиңүчесе, бу яхшы эшләнгән иҗат җимешләреннән көтелгән профессиональ һәм сәнәгать таләпләренә җавап бирә торган яхшы дизайннарга бирелә торган абруйлы танып белү. Тимер җиңүчеләре үз авторларының зур осталыгын, югары махсуслашуын, белгечләрчә аңлавын һәм иҗади сәләтен күрсәтә. Commi Board Прототиплаштыру коралы югары бәяләнгән, соклана торган һәм яратыла торган, практик һәм яңа иҗат җимеше булыр дип көтелә. A' Design Award Тимер бүләге җиңүче бу дизайн тармакның иң яхшы практикасын берләштерә һәм белем һәм талант белән бәйләнгән компетентлы техник үзлекләргә ия. Commi Board Прототиплаштыру коралы җентеклелеге өчен хөрмәтләнә һәм дөньяны яхшырак урынга әйләндерергә булышучы тормыш сыйфатын яхшырту өчен эшләнгән.

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.

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