project.
project.
project.
2026
2026
2026
product design
product design
product design
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overview
overview
overview
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about
about
volt is an ev charging connector designed to make plugging in feel as natural as picking up a tool. the handle follows the arm’s natural line, and a soft-touch grip keeps it comfortable in the cold and rain.
a status light around the connector shows charging progress at a glance, visible from the driver’s seat. the flexible, lightweight cable is easier to coil and lift than standard charging leads.
every edge was softened and every surface sealed so the connector survives years of daily use outdoors.
volt is an ev charging connector designed to make plugging in feel as natural as picking up a tool. the handle follows the arm’s natural line, and a soft-touch grip keeps it comfortable in the cold and rain.
a status light around the connector shows charging progress at a glance, visible from the driver’s seat. the flexible, lightweight cable is easier to coil and lift than standard charging leads.
every edge was softened and every surface sealed so the connector survives years of daily use outdoors.
volt is an ev charging connector designed to make plugging in feel as natural as picking up a tool. the handle follows the arm’s natural line, and a soft-touch grip keeps it comfortable in the cold and rain.
a status light around the connector shows charging progress at a glance, visible from the driver’s seat. the flexible, lightweight cable is easier to coil and lift than standard charging leads.
every edge was softened and every surface sealed so the connector survives years of daily use outdoors.
responsibility
responsibility
responsibility
industrial design, ergonomics, cmf, durability and weather-sealing review, prototyping and 3d visualisation.
industrial design, ergonomics, cmf, durability and weather-sealing review, prototyping and 3d visualisation.
industrial design, ergonomics, cmf, durability and weather-sealing review, prototyping and 3d visualisation.
duration
duration
duration
12 weeks (research, ergonomics, prototyping and durability testing)
12 weeks (research, ergonomics, prototyping and durability testing)
12 weeks (research, ergonomics, prototyping and durability testing)
team
team
team
problem
problem
problem
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details
details
details
charging connectors are often heavy, awkward and hard to read, especially at night or in bad weather. the goal was a connector that anyone can handle easily and that clearly communicates its charging status.
charging connectors are often heavy, awkward and hard to read, especially at night or in bad weather. the goal was a connector that anyone can handle easily and that clearly communicates its charging status.
charging connectors are often heavy, awkward and hard to read, especially at night or in bad weather. the goal was a connector that anyone can handle easily and that clearly communicates its charging status.
research
research
research
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target audience
target audience
target audience
electric vehicle drivers who charge at home or at public stations, including people with reduced grip strength.
electric vehicle drivers who charge at home or at public stations, including people with reduced grip strength.
electric vehicle drivers who charge at home or at public stations, including people with reduced grip strength.
pain points
pain points
pain points
01 heavy and awkward :
thick cables and boxy handles are tiring to lift and line up with the car.
02 unclear status :
charging progress is hidden on a small screen or only shown in an app.
03 harsh conditions :
cold, rain and dirt make handling the connector unpleasant and unreliable.
01 heavy and awkward :
thick cables and boxy handles are tiring to lift and line up with the car.
02 unclear status :
charging progress is hidden on a small screen or only shown in an app.
03 harsh conditions :
cold, rain and dirt make handling the connector unpleasant and unreliable.
01 heavy and awkward :
thick cables and boxy handles are tiring to lift and line up with the car.
02 unclear status :
charging progress is hidden on a small screen or only shown in an app.
03 harsh conditions :
cold, rain and dirt make handling the connector unpleasant and unreliable.
cmf & finish
cmf & finish
cmf & finish
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final design
final design
final design
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