5 q Product Design

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fifth quadrant product design portfolio


emergency lamp

client | Calcom Electronics

The objective was to develop an energy efficient emergency lamp. Conventional design of

emergency lamps, use to house Fluorescent Tube Light. But the problem with such design was high

power consumption.


emergency lamp


The objective was to develop an energy efficient emergency lamp. Conventional design of

emergency lamps, use to house Fluorescent Tube Light. But the problem with such design was high

power consumption.

5q suggested the use of CFL which will consume less energy, in turn less power from battery. This

made battery last more.

5q ‘s responsibility was to develop complete design till prototyping stage. 5q developed concepts,

mockups and final production drawings. In team with client, 5q production team refined initial

prototypes to create final production line.


emergency lamp


Engineering drawing details for the development of prototype and final manufacturing.


gear shift lever

client | Spark Engineering

Spark Engineering manufactures Gear Shift Lever for bicycles intended for European export markets.

The previous versions of Gear Shift Lever was rather only functional without any aesthetic value.

The manufacturer approached 5th quadrant for redesign of gear shift lever for greater appeal as well

as ergonomical usability.

5q studied the aesthetic trends of European markets and functionality of gear shift lever from

the users’ perspective. Various design options were developed. The featured design was the final design

which was selected for final production.


gear shift lever

client | Spark Engineering

Spark Engineering manufactures Gear Shift Lever for bicycles intended for European export markets.

The previous versions of Gear Shift Lever was rather only functional without any aesthetic value.

The manufacturer approached 5th quadrant for redesign of gear shift lever for greater appeal as well

as ergonomical usability.

5q studied the aesthetic trends of European markets and functionality of gear shift lever from

the users’ perspective. Various design options were developed. The featured design was the final design

which was selected for final production.

5q developed multiple options as well as manufacturing drawings and assisted client for the

development of manufacturing final product. 5q graphic design team also helped Spark Engineering develop communication, branding, and marketing

collateral.


window air cooler

client | Patriot Manufacturing

Summers in India are extremely hot and many middle class houses cannot afford air conditioners.

Due to space constraints larger coolers are not feasible for small house. Hence, window cooler is

most appropriate alternative.

Patriot Manufacturing manufactures large range of air coolers in various segments. They approached 5q to develop range of air coolers in various segments.

In the case of window air cooler the facia was developed for various models.


window air cooler


Summers in India are extremely hot and many middle class houses cannot afford air conditioners.

Due to space constraints larger coolers are not feasible for small house. Hence, window cooler is

most appropriate alternative.

Patriot Manufacturing manufactures large range of air coolers in various segments. They approached 5q to develop range of air coolers in various segments.

In the case of window air cooler the facia was developed for various models.

5q designed new facia as well as different label graphics were developed by 5q graphic design

team. Many of these options were finally developed for mainstream production.


mid sized air cooler


The medium sized air cooler was developed by 5q product design team for Patriot Manufacturing. 5q

graphic team developed various graphical interfaces of control panels and facia to create a greater

market appeal.


mid sized air cooler


The medium sized air cooler was developed by 5q product design team for Patriot Manufacturing. 5q

graphic team developed various graphical interfaces of control panels and facia to create a greater

market appeal.

Manufacturing drawings of the final options were developed and die development process was

assisted to bring out refined die.


dessert air cooler


Larger houses have large rooms and require very large coolers. Such type of coolers are called dessert

air coolers. It requires entirely different styling and treatment.

5q developed entirely new body of cooler with effective branding and visual appeal.


dessert air cooler


Larger houses have large rooms and require very large coolers. Such type of coolers are called dessert

air coolers. It requires entirely different styling and treatment.

5q developed entirely new body of cooler with effective branding and visual appeal.

Manufacturing drawings of the final options were developed and die development process was

assisted to bring out refined die.


whisky bottle

client | Narang Industries

Narang Industries is one of the breweries in India. They wanted to launch label called ‘1857’ on the

theme of war happened in the same year. The exercise was to develop an umbrella brand for

various segments of Indian market.


whisky bottle

client | Narang Industries

Narang Industries is one of the breweries in India. They wanted to launch label called ‘1857’ on the

theme of war happened in the same year. The exercise was to develop an umbrella brand for

various segments of Indian market.

5q not only designed and developed the bottle but also designed branding strategies for all the labels for various market segments with brand names as

Ultimate, Freedom etc.


detergent scoop

client | Amway India Enterprises

Amway India Enterprises, 5q’s one of the retainer clients for graphic design wanted a scoop for one of their detergent powders. The challenge was to

develop a scoop which reflects the similar elements from their existing brand range.


detergent scoop

client | Amway India Enterprises

Amway India Enterprises, 5q’s one of the retainer clients for graphic design wanted a scoop for one of their detergent powders. The challenge was to

develop a scoop which reflects the similar elements from their existing brand range.

5q design a scoop taking inspiration from Amway’s detergent bottles. The design became appropriate

for the entire product range. The scoop also had measuring marks for ease of use.

5q developed complete manufacturing drawings for the scoop which further was developed for various

volume.


water heater / geyser


Water heater / geyser conventionally available in cylindrical shape. There was no different shape available in the market. 5q’s one of the product

design retainer clients, Patriot Marketing wanted 5q to come up with water heater / geyser with radically

different form.


water heater / geyser


Water heater / geyser conventionally available in cylindrical shape. There was no different shape available in the market. 5q’s one of the product

design retainer clients, Patriot Marketing wanted 5q to come up with water heater / geyser with radically

different form.

5q product design team developed a form which was compact, soft and less space consuming. The

form was one of its kind in the industry.

5q product design team developed mock ups, protoypes, and development drawings.


volatge stabiliser

client | Luminous Electronics

Luminous Electronics manufacture various electronic domestic appliance viz., inverters, UPS,

voltage stabilisers etc.

Luminous approached 5q for design of Electronic voltage stabilizer. The brief was to design radically

different looking appliace to suit contemporary appliace.


volatge stabiliser

client | Luminous Electronics

Luminous Electronics manufacture various electronic domestic appliance viz., inverters, UPS,

voltage stabilisers etc..

Luminous approached 5q for design of Electronic voltage stabilizer. The brief was to design radically

different looking appliace to suit contemporary appliace.

5q product design team provided a design which became a path breaking design in the range of products. The product was well received by the

market because of its form and function.


horizontal desktop pc

client | Vintron Computers

With digital world becoming fast growing, the use of computers became common function. To cater the need of faster growing computer industry Vintron Computers required new range of horizontal and

vertical PCs to cater various market segments.


vertical desktop pc

client | Vintron Computers

With digital world becoming fast growing, the use of computers became common function. To cater the need of faster growing computer industry Vintron Computers required new range of horizontal and

vertical PCs to cater various market segments.

5q product design team developed various concepts for desktop PCs in horizontal as well as

vertical type.


multipurpose fan

client | USHA International

Fan industry leader USHA International approached 5q with a brief to resolve the need of aeration for small places like telephone booths, study rooms, cabins etc. where placing a fan becomes difficult

since it not clear which type of place would be available to place a fan.


multipurpose fan

client | USHA International

Fan industry leader USHA International approached 5q with a brief to resolve the need of aeration for small places like telephone booths, study rooms, cabins etc. where placing a fan becomes difficult

since it not clear which type of place would be available to place a fan.

5q product design team developed a versatile multipurpose fan with multi-axis freedom of

rotation so that the fan can be placed on table, wall or ceiling. Production drawing were developed for

final production run.


key telephone system

client | Usha Informatics

Key telephone System is attached to EPABX to divert incoming calls to various extensions in offices. Usha

Informatics manufactures EPABX as well as key telephone system.


key telephone system

client | Usha Informatics

Key telephone System is attached to EPABX to divert incoming calls to various extensions in offices. Usha

Informatics manufactures EPABX as well as key telephone system.

5q product design team developed a key telephone system which had a swivel screen for better user

interface . The buttons of the phone system were realigned to increase usability.


electronic gas regulator

client | Wondergas India

Gas stoves being an essential commodity, the scarcity of availability of gas cylinder is common

phenomenon in small towns. To counter this problem, Wondergas developed a special chemical

which can be filled in small cylinder and air need to be pumped in to produce inflammable gas. For this purpose Wondergas required a pumping regulator.


electronic gas regulator

client | Wondergas India

Gas stoves being an essential commodity, the scarcity of availability of gas cylinder is common

phenomenon in small towns. To counter this problem, Wondergas developed a special chemical

which can be filled in small cylinder and air need to be pumped in to produce inflammable gas. For this purpose Wondergas required a pumping regulator.

5q design various options for the electronic regulator and tested . After initial concepts, final

concept was reconfigured to reduce the size of the regulator. Final die drawings were developed and

initial production was assisted by 5q team.


fabric bleach container

client | Shriram Industries

Shriram Industries’ one of the chemical plant produced a residue which after treatment was

used as fabric bleach. In early days it was used for institutional purpose. But the requirement of fabric

bleach in retail market made Shriram Industries to develop a container. They approached 5q.

5q design team developed various options studying user profile. The final option was developed after

many initial discussion with different internal teams and user. The design was adapted for various

volumes.


fabric bleach container

client | Shriram Industries

Shriram Industries’ one of the chemical plant produced a residue which after treatment was

used as fabric bleach. In early days it was used for institutional purpose. But the requirement of fabric

bleach in retail market made Shriram Industries to develop a container. They approached 5q.

5q design team developed various options studying user profile. The final option was developed after

many initial discussion with different internal teams and user. The design was adapted for various

volumes.


foldable refrigerator stand


Refrigerator stands available in the market are either made of plywood boards or sheet metal.

They are mostly difficult to handle as well as carry. Patriot Marketing wanted some innovation in the

refrigerator stand.


foldable refrigerator stand


Refrigerator stands available in the market are either made of plywood boards or sheet metal.

They are mostly difficult to handle as well as carry. Patriot Marketing wanted some innovation in the

refrigerator stand.

5q design team developed a stand in plastic which was made foldable as well as the stand was developed with only two components. This made

client invest less in molds and the stand became efficient in handling and looks.

5q product design and graphic design team worked in tandem to develop final visual elements and color

combinations.


curry bottles

client | Kohinoor Foods

Kohinoor foods wanted options for curry bottles. The requirement was to have a bottle with wider

opening.

5q product design team developed various concepts.


3d scanning unit

client | Hitechroboticsytemz

Hitecroboticsystemz develops high-end robotic systems. The requirement of better looking

industrial unit made them approach 5q for the design.

5q is developing various options.


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