Intel Skull Canyon, 2015
Skull Canyon is Intel’s first mini gaming PC in the NUC series. The skull is the product’s identity, so the client demanded that it be obvious. They also requested that we use numerous hexagonal elements. The product is the first of a new series, therefore, we tried to brainstorm a very wide variety of ideas and then slowly narrow them down into this new gaming product.
By design, the first thing consumers will notice is the skull logo, along with polygonal surfaces that sculpt the whole product’s appearance. With a sharply separated surface, we designed the delicate honeycomb pattern to highlight the contrast between light and shadow on the top of the case. The Rugged 3D honeycomb is designed to give the impression that this is a hardcore gaming machine.
Though there are multiple design elements on this product, they are well balanced and organized. The product is rich in detail without relying on an overly complex design. We pushed the boundaries of the traditional box-like mini PC. Intel continues to use the form factor and design elements in the follow-up Skull products.
Credits : YuHsun Chung, Giordano Redaelli
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