Industrial Design/ asthetics of a weatherproof outlet

Status: Closed
Prize: $400
Entries Received: 15
Winner: Softnikmax

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Contest Brief

We are looking for a design concept for the aesthetics design for a new double socket weatherproof power outlet.

Typical design in Australian market currently:
https://www.tradezone.com.au/category/weatherproof-powerpoints-384.html
http://www.legrand.com.au/products/switches-and-sockets/aqua-life/
New design requirements:

- Minimalist, modern aesthetics. But not overly ‘futuristic’ or crazily different from what the accepted ‘norm’ in the market is. Just something much nicer and smarter than what’s out there.

- All outer parts made from poly-carbonate. Cream option and matt charcoal option

- There are 2 ways outlets may be installed – either with a ‘back box’ (https://www.voltexelectrical.com.au/p-1442-voltex-weatherproof-double-powerpoint-ip53-10a.aspx) which the cable in 25mm diameter conduit can enter, OR the cable enters the back of the ‘back box’, in this case the back box can be a lot thinner for a slimmer look. Less penetration off the wall. (https://www.voltexelectrical.com.au/p-2298-voltex-weatherproof-double-powerpoint-ip53-10a-slimline.aspx) Need design for both.

- The socket (6 plug pin holes) should be angled downwards, as seen in links above. This is to do with maintaining the weatherproof rating.

- Front section is attached to the back box by two mounting screws. Screws once installed should be covered by plastic caps. Plastic caps should be removable by a small screwdriver once installed (in the images on voltex website you’ll see the round holes near corner of the switches – the ‘caps’ are recessed down these holes. Not easy to remove. As a suggestion, the way Legrand Aqua ones are is better, flush and have a small indent for a screwdriver – see link above)

- Typically the switches are sliding, but could also be rocking or another method.

- Voltex logo should be displayed visually, but discretely

- The outlets should be easy to clean, no sharp internal corners where dirt can gather and not be easy to wipe off

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RidwanSolid
- 5 years ago
congratulations for the winner
- 5 years ago
BizgenAustralia
- 5 years ago
Number #14 looks very easy to clean. :)
- 5 years ago
RidwanSolid
- 5 years ago
Please check out my entry and it's pleasure if you give me a feedback. Thanks
- 5 years ago
RidwanSolid
- 5 years ago
Hello,
- 5 years ago
Softnikmax
- 5 years ago
I attached adjustments. Look at them, please
- 5 years ago
PirkaStudio
- 5 years ago
please rate the entries, thanks
- 5 years ago
Revivi5
- 5 years ago
We are working on it..
- 5 years ago
PirkaStudio
- 5 years ago
#increaseprize
- 5 years ago
Softnikmax
- 5 years ago
Hi! Will you use the same hardware or provide new?
- 5 years ago
1. Contest Holder
  - 5 years ago
  new
  - 5 years ago
salmistaextremo
- 5 years ago
Working
- 5 years ago
1. Contest Holder
  - 5 years ago
  Great!
  - 5 years ago
Kinated
- 5 years ago
#increaseprize #sealed #sealed
- 5 years ago
1. Contest Holder
  - 5 years ago
  Great!
  - 5 years ago
angellopez1
- 5 years ago
Dear Contest holder, I am the right person for this job. Wait and see! You will be delighted with my design. I am an industrial designer with experience in plastics and prototyping. My design will not only be purely aesthetic, but can actually make the real casing for the product, so that you injection mould it. Best regards, Will upload today
- 5 years ago
1. Contest Holder
  - 5 years ago
  Great!
  - 5 years ago
djoneilza
- 5 years ago
What are the dimensions ?
- 5 years ago
1. Contest Holder
  - 5 years ago
  Check 6th image here:
  https://www.voltexelectrical.com.au/p-1442-voltex-weatherproof-double-powerpoint-ip53-10a.aspx?ITEM-001525
  - 5 years ago