Logitech Projector 

Project goals

The goal of this form study project was to pick an electronic device and research its design language and design a product to seamlessly fit into their portfolio. 

This was a solo project that spanned 4 weeks. I was under the guidance of Sam Aquillano. 

Research

Product Portfolio

Logitech has been a consumer electronics manufacture since day one. They have a wide variety of product offerings for the general public and the enterprise. I noticed that Logitech made presentation tools, speakers and other devices that communicate with computers. One gap in their portfolio was a projector, they had the handheld slide changer and the computer mice but no projectors. My new challenge was to design a projector to fit Logitech portfolio.  

 

Product Breakdown 

Before I could start designing I needed to understand Logitech design language. For their stand alone products, they are mostly geometric in form with subtle color details and tight fillets. 

Color : black with silver highlights 

Graphics : white on black screen and stamped on the form

Finish : gloss and satin 

Proportion : balanced 

Form : geometric, tapered and angled 

 

Ideation

Initial Sketching

I started on paper to get a few ideas out. I wanted the projector to work with mobile and tablet devices. Initially I was going to rely on the 32 pin connector but by leveraging wireless technology, the projector could remain relevant as the mobile devices developed. 

Digital Sketching

I moved the digital sketching so that could refine the details and apply Logitech's design language. By moving the air vents underneath the body it allowed the form to remain clean and simple. 

 

Concept

Final Form

With the air vents located under the body the exterior form remained clean. A soft touch panel on the top of the body provided a grip surface for a tablet or phone. The large focus wheel in the back is located between the zoom and brightness controls.