by blacksumac

Highlights of the development process behind the award-winning design of the Piper home monitoring and automation product.

Piper is the first home security and automation device that combines panoramic video, Z-Wave home automation, and environmental sensors

into a single elegant product that you control with your smartphone.

CONCEPT EXPLORATION

• technology understanding• determine user needs• competitive research• concept visualization

MECHANICAL DEVELOPMENT

• electronics integration• plastic part design• die-cast part design• design for assembly

PROTOTYPE VALIDATION

MANUFACTURING DEVELOPMENT

• materials and finishes• DFM review• manufacturing documentation

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AA301-04_Piper Assembly

SHEET 2 OF 4

Scott Gales

18/09/2013

D301

REFERENCE MODEL:AA301-04_Piper Assembly

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Scott Gales

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PACKAGING DESIGN

Piper is the first home security and automation device that combines panoramic video, Z-Wave home automation, and environmental sensors

into a single elegant product that you control with your smartphone.

multi-layer dense foam insert

paper top layer adhered to foam insertPMS cool gray11C- possible to include printed message

protective film over lensto protect from scratches- Piper must be held securely

finger access for removingupper insert to revealaccessories

lower insert with compartmentssized for included accessories(possible folded cardboard orvacuum formed insert)

power supplybatterieswall bracket

quick start guide

piper lifts out of foam insert

PACKAGING DESIGN

CLIENT SUCCESS

• over 300% funded on indiegogo

• 2014 CES Innovations Award winner