JOHAN

A cost effective, usability driven, housing solution for a sports analytics tracking company.

JOHAN came to FLEX/design to redesign the current housing solution they were using for their sports tracking devices. The new packaging solution was designed for batch manufacture, utilising the benefits of vacuum forming whilst reducing overall cost. Using off-the-shelf components where necessary and a premanufactured suitcase. A clever two-part replaceable USB port ensures an economical and sustainable design was delivered.

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Packaging in need of a redesign.

The previous packaging design resulted in numerous functionality and usability issues, significantly impacting both consumers, JOHAN, and the environment negatively.

Iterating tracker pitch and angle.

The pitch between each tracker and the angle at which each tracker docks influence the number of trackers that can fit in a suitcase and their usability. Conducting iterative testing to determine the optimal combination for space claim efficiency and usability convenience.

Vacuumforming batch production. 

Given the constraints of low manufacturing numbers and budget, vacuum forming emerged as the most suitable manufacturing method. The design was iteratively developed alongside testing to optimise for the FOT.

Product longevity driven housing. 

The final design incorporates a two-part manufacturing process, enabling easy replacement of USBs if they break. This approach prevents the entire packaging from becoming redundant, an improvement on the previous execution.