Form exploration: A lot of form explorations were required as the product will be both hand-held and carried. Simultaneously, the sizes and variations of the cartridges were explored.
Power bank: Features two usb slots by Qualcomm quickcharge with wireless charging. The cartridge slot is powered with four contact energy dots to deliver power efficiently and two side magnets securely place the cartridge in place.
Three fan speed options from gentle breeze to strong wind for lowering body temperature in variable weather conditions.
Balmuda's signature Dual fan eliminates swirling effect effectively and concentrates all the airflow at a single point.
‘THE SPEAKER’ with Marshall features big sound in a small form factor, complimented with Marshall’s unique design characteristic.
40mm audio driver with sub-woofer creates deeper bass and punchier mids, while maintaining its small form factor.
Volume control bezel: Inspired from the divers watch. It's movement might not be so innovative, yet it offers tactile and responsive control.
‘THE CABLE' with Nomad features two types of cable (Lightning and Type-C). Dock it with Mutlix, and stop reminding yourself of bringing your cables out.
Kevlar cable reinforced with rubber offers extra flexibility and durability.
‘THE AMP’ with Cowon is specially designed for those people seeking for surreal audio experience on the go. Its simple user interface aids the user to focus more onto music.
‘THE AMP’ takes further than its small size. It’s wide choices of audio output/input from usb, balance, 3.5mm offers flexible audio experience.
Inspiration:
‘Merge together for better’
There have been many products out in the market that attracts people merely by its beautiful exterior and simply purchasing leads to more carbon footprint. The reason why is that when the product is purchased, there will be a product's life cycle. When more products consumed, there are certainly more wastes when the product meets the end of its cycle(The true reason for different brand collaboration so that Multi cartridges can provide longer life span and the quality product). And, I believe less consumption is more sustainable and environmentally friendly.
I took this matter into consideration as I thought about Multix concept in the initial phase. I did not want to design another power bank, but I wanted to design a system or platform where numerous people join up for a poll or specifying their different needs and lifestyles. And, the needs or lifestyles with high votes will be reflected onto the cartridges. Providing what the people really need is the key task of Multix and refraining people from buying things that aren't necessary to their true need and lifestyle. Every single individual has the power to make the world more sustainable by restricting companies from producing unnecessary products that people are not interested in.
‘Share together’
Multix cartridge is also about sharing each other. Each cartridge is designed with different purposes; one day, one user might not be so interested in one specific cartridge and the user may trade the cartridges together(Less unused product owned and refrain from purchasing more).
