...XYZ thought / innovation

Client: ...XYZ

Project: Cordless ceramic Kettle

2009

Clay, the most basic of sustainable materials, earns its place in the modern kitchen. XYZ's cordless kettle houses the heating element and the ceramic construction simulates a tea pot. The user can heat water and take the kettle directly to the dinner table without having to decanter it into a more visually pleasing vessel. Individual bespoke designs can be made to suit specific contexts, such as the interior design criteria and colour of a kitchen or coffee tables..

Client: Racetec

Project: Event logging chip

2009

Racetec is a supplier of electronic timing chips for sporting events. The above chips design caters for harsh operating conditions experienced during cycling, running and swimming such as salt water and high speed impact. Although the product is rugged in its construction, special attention was paid to usability. The product can be assembled on a bicycle's axel or on the users shoe. Unlike competing products on the market, the clipping mechanism allows for a variety of orientations and does not chaff the user when in use.

Client: Sunshine Digital

Project: Power cube

2008

The Sunshine Digital Cube is a portable power supply and UPS system incorporating the Quickway interchangeable battery solution. Unlike competitive products on the market, which are aimed only at the industrial and technical users, the Sunshine Cube bridges the gap between designer goods and technical innovation.

...XYZ Yebotech yebo electronic lock

Client: Yebotech

Project: Yebo electronic lock

2009

The Yebo electronic lock is composed of an electronic key, and an electronic plug that is fitted to a variety of conventional locks. A lock is opened in a conventional manner: an authorized key is inserted and turned, and the lock opens. When a new lock is acquired the owner inserts the key into the lock, making it the lock’s “master key” and making it the only key allowed to access the lock. In addition to opening the lock, the master key can then be used to issue authorization to other keys, revoke authorizations, or “wipe” the lock, in effect returning it to a “new” state. A master key can also create new master keys, in effect granting full control of the lock to other keys. The key is the size of a car-key and contains a battery which powers the locks. It can contain a small SIM-sized smart-card on which authorizations are stored, so that if a key is damaged or a new key is purchased the card can easily be switched to a new key. A key can store about 130 authorizations, and a lock can issue about 240 authorizations. A key’s battery typically lasts for several years.

Client: Butte

Project: Torch tongs

2007

The Torch Tongs offers an intelligent light source to aid braaing (Barbeque) in smoky or poorly lit conditions. Material selection and component engineering is designed to withstand environmental stresses and product misuse. The light source is removable which makes the working parts washable. The power consumption of the light source is remarkably low due to use of auto on/off LED’s

...XYZ Freeplay energy wind up torch

Client: Baygen (Freeplay Energy)

Project: Wind-up torch

1998

Along a similar vein to the FPR2 radio mentioned above, the Freeplay emergency lantern is designed to be used in disaster stricken areas. The durable exterior, human powered capability and remote power storage for up to a year, make it ideal for disaster relief

...XYZ Plant armour

Client: Consortium

Project: Plant armour

2003

Plant Armour protects and nurtures plants in a variety of ways. By firstly creating a physical barrier between the plant and the surrounding environment, rodents and other predators will not be able to consume the sapling. The greenhouse effect of the chamber retains moisture and the sky light opening encourages plant growth.

...XYZ Titoma key ring alarm

Client: Titoma

Project: Key ring alarm

2002

Connected to a central base station and equipped with an ear piercing alarm, the Realguard alarm provides safety to estate agents in the event of an attack. XYZ worked closely with the Taiwanese client to provide the product for the American market.

...XYZ Racal guardian nurse alert

Client: Racal

Project: Guardian nurse alert

2001

Guardian nurse alert provides emergency response in callout situations. If the user requires assistance in a remote situation, he/she simply depresses the ergonomically placed GSM side buttons to notified the base station for assistance. Once accepted the central button is then pushed to send a GPS (Global Positioning System) coordinate of the user's location for the oncoming rescue team

...XYZ Racal outdoor alert

Client: Racal

Project: Outdoor alert

2001

The Racal Outdoor unit provides emergency response in rural or remote areas. Assistance is notified through GSM technology and a GPS (Global Positioning System) network which provides an exact location for the rescue team.