tp-link wifi 7
TP-Link is a well-respected brand for Wi-Fi router products, and they were the first vendor in the world to release Wi-Fi 7 products. We had the opportunity to help define the industrial design of their Wi-Fi 7 router series, with the goal of creating an iconic, futuristic, and high-performance look for the routers.
Designed with:
Harry Liao
Year:
2022
Wifi 7 Professional Router
Moving away from traditional routers with exposed antennas, this router has all its antennas enclosed in a a single pure form. Concealing the antennas from sight allows the router to blend nicely into many home environments. The router is designed with a narrow front and a deeper body to take up minimal footprint on a shelf and a table.
The v-shape folds in the middle separates the antennas and the PCB to optimize performance, which also results in a sleek and unique design language. The display and buttons are placed at an optimal viewing angle for the user.
The front-facing cool LED matrix forms different lighting patterns, adding more interest to this powerful and personalized router.
The Process
To kick off the design exploration, we let our creativity run wild. Our aim was to create a router that serves as a centerpiece, rather than something that's concealed and tucked away.
Since the antennas required a minimum separation of 100mm, the overall footprint of the router became too large. Therefore, in the next round of exploration, we opted for a longer and narrower design approach to minimize the footprint.
After discussion with TP-Link, we concluded that placing the narrow side of the router at the front would result in a smaller visual footprint and allow users to place it on a shelf without occupying too much space.
Actual Product
After months of hard work and refinement, we were thrilled to see the product go into production.
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