Fuseproject designs "world's first" portable solid-state power station
Designer Yves Béhar's studio Fuseproject has created a family of portable power stations with accompanying solar panels for US start-up Yoshino, utilising ultra-efficient solid-state batteries.
Californian firm Yoshino set out to disrupt the portable charging market by introducing the latest SSB tech, which is made using solid instead of liquid electrolytes and can provide twice the amount of energy in half the weight compared with standard lithium-ion batteries.
Fuseproject used tonal variations of greens and greys for the design
"For the whole product line, we also designed comfortable built-in handles to make them more portable and protected," he added.
The sleek and strong metal handle forms a design signature that recurs across the product range. Its ergonomic form makes it easy to pick up and move the battery stations, emphasising their lightness and portability.
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Each product features a dynamic, angular form intended to enhance its stability and communicate the concept of power. A shatterproof and water-resistant interface with gently rounded corners extends the products' cohesive aesthetic.
Another recurring motif is the hexagon shape that appears in the venting ports, carrying-strap attachments, base pads and the design of the user interface. This form was inspired by bees as "a symbol of nature, hard work and ...
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