Brief: Design a range of power boards for professionals, for the Australian market, for HPM-Legrand. The goal was to bring “additional features” in terms of ergonomics, usage, and reliability. Strategic design choice: Propose to establish the design codes of the brand, which could be declined on all products of the range, to reinforce the overall brand identity (which was at that time very diluted with very different styles of products). My involvement in this project: • design team leader & lead designer • project / ressources management • client interface • market analysis • trend analysis • product concept & general architecture • industrial design (sketching, CAD, CMF) • 3D rendering
HPM-Legrand - Professional power board “Plug Boss” The main body of the power board helps to improve grip of the product, and bring a heavy-duty visual aspect to it, as it is intended for construction sites. The product is vertical, a little narrow, to be taken easily with one hand, even with construction gloves. Solution with an easy grip and a large hook at the end of the power board, to hang it anywhere easily, in order to always keep the power board near yourself when you’re working. Cable management system integrated in the body of the product (thanks to its specific shape.
HPM-Legrand - Professional power board P01 This product features a comfortable integrated handle, with a yellow rubber finish on the inside of the handle, and a non-slip surface treatment all around the product. Under the power board, a plastic part makes it possible to fix it on a support (a wall for example), but also to wind the electrical cable under the product, for easy cable management. The choice of a black & yellow code is recalling the universe of construction machines and the HPM logo visual chart.
HPM-Legrand - Professional power board P02 This power board have an H shape that allows easy and fast electrical cable storage. The entire perimeter of the P02 is made of black plastic, with a non-slip surface treatment, for easy handling. The mechanical power button of the power board is placed under a layer of yellow rubber that covers the top of the product, except the plugs.
HPM-Legrand - Professional power board P04-2 The P04 is a power board with built-in LED lighting. It is declined in 3 versions, with a maximum of common parts, to minimise the costs of industrialisation. The P04-2 has an integrated LED lighting on each side of the product, and 5 electrical outlets on a single circuit (with 1 main switch). The lighting is set on or off thanks to the 2 yellow switches on the central part of the product. The storage of the electric cable is facilitated by the profile of the central black part of the product, to wind the electric cable. The flanks of the product offer a non-slip treatment.
HPM-Legrand - Professional power board P04-1 The P04 is a power board with built-in LED lighting. It is declined in 3 versions, with a maximum of common parts, to minimise the costs of industrialisation. The P04-1 has an integrated LED lighting (on one side of the product), and 4 electrical outlets on a single circuit (with 1 general switch). The lighting is set on or off thanks to 1 yellow switch, located on the left side of the product. The flanks of the product offer a non-slip treatment.
HPM-Legrand - Professional power board P04-3 The P04 is a power board with built-in LED lighting. It is declined in 3 versions, with a maximum of common parts, to minimise the costs of industrialisation. The P04-3 has an integrated LED lighting (on both sides of the product), and 10 electrical outlets divided into 2 independent circuits (each with their main switch). The lighting is set on or off thanks to the 2 yellow switches on the central part of the product. The storage of the electric cable is facilitated by the profile of the central black part of the product, to wind the electric cable. The flanks of the product offer a non-slip treatment.
HPM-Legrand - Professional extension lead P06 The P06 is a waterproof extension lead, available in different lengths (10m, 15m, 30m). She has a plastic hood. The profile of its “head” (black rear part) and the circular groove on its front part (yellow), allow it to connect to an HPM-Legrand waterproof plug. The choice of a black & yellow code is recalling the universe of construction machines and the HPM logo visual chart.
HPM-Legrand - Range of professional power boards View of the product range.
Backstage of the P01 project.
Backstage of the P02 project.
Backstage of the P04 project.
Backstage of the P06 project.
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Power Boards for Professionals for HPM-Legrand, at Sequoia-studio

Brief:
Design a range of power boards for professionals, for the Australian market, for HPM-Legrand.
The goal was to bring “additional features” in terms of ergonomics, usage, and reliability.

Strategic design choice:
Propose to establish the design codes of the brand, which could be declined on all products of the range, to reinforce the overall brand identity (which was at that time very diluted with very different styles of products).

My involvement in this project:
• design team leader & lead designer
• project / ressources management
• client interface
• market analysis
• trend analysis
• product concept & general architecture
• industrial design (sketching, CAD, CMF)
• 3D rendering

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Nicolas MELAN
Industrial Designer, Strategist, Consultant & Coach - I help brands... Zhongshan, China