A flat device in a grey environment displaying a bar chart graphic on a small screen on the front.

Communicating technology leadership

If there is high-tech inside, the design needs to show this.

VX Instruments

New Design Direction

New Design Direction

We developed a new design language to reflect the innovation behind the technology, improving both usability and the overall user experience. The result seamlessly combines functionality with a clear expression of brand identity.

Engineering

Engineering

Production Engineers

Production Engineers

System Integrators

System Integrators

Technicians

Technicians

Industrial Design

Industrial Design

UX Reseach

UX Reseach

Concept Development

Concept Development

Design Language

Design Language

2024

2024

Design drawing of a cuboid-shaped device with a metal casing, side ventilation slots, and a small screen on the front.
Design drawing of a cuboid-shaped device with a metal casing, side ventilation slots, and a small screen on the front.
Design drawing of a cuboid-shaped device with a metal casing, side ventilation slots, and a small screen on the front.
Design drawing of a cuboid-shaped device with a metal casing, side ventilation slots, and a small screen on the front.
Exploded view showing the structure and composition of the individual parts of a device.
Exploded view showing the structure and composition of the individual parts of a device.
Exploded view showing the structure and composition of the individual parts of a device.

Boosting sales with appropriate design

Although nobody buys technical B2B equipment just because it looks cool, design communicates on a subconscious level. VX Instruments, a leading manufacturer of test equipment for the chip industry has recognized this and decided to update the design language for their devices to match the innovative and high-quality technology inside.

Drawing of cuboid-shaped devices of varying heights, stacked in a tower-like arrangement, floating above each other.
Drawing of cuboid-shaped devices of varying heights, stacked in a tower-like arrangement, floating above each other.
Drawing of cuboid-shaped devices of varying heights, stacked in a tower-like arrangement, floating above each other.
Drawing of cuboid-shaped devices of varying heights, but the same size, stacked in a metal rack.
Drawing of cuboid-shaped devices of varying heights, but the same size, stacked in a metal rack.
Drawing of cuboid-shaped devices of varying heights, but the same size, stacked in a metal rack.

Fundamental product improvements through physical UX

As in all projects we started with our trademark UX research to analyze user requirements to not only improve the visual appearance, but also the user experience at all touchpoints with the technology. Great design must always put the user at the center.

Rendering showing a corner detail of the device.
Rendering showing a corner detail of the device.
Rendering showing a corner detail of the device.
Rendering of a flat device in a grey environment displaying a bar chart graphic on a small screen on the front.
Rendering of a flat device in a grey environment displaying a bar chart graphic on a small screen on the front.
Rendering of a flat device in a grey environment displaying a bar chart graphic on a small screen on the front.
Rendering of a flat device in a grey environment showing the black ventilation slots on the side, framed by the metal top and bottom.
Rendering of a flat device in a grey environment showing the black ventilation slots on the side, framed by the metal top and bottom.
Rendering of a flat device in a grey environment showing the black ventilation slots on the side, framed by the metal top and bottom.
Rendering showing a corner detail and the bar chart graphic on the display.
Rendering showing a corner detail and the bar chart graphic on the display.
Rendering showing a corner detail and the bar chart graphic on the display.

From design to engineering

Based on the findings we created three different design directions, which clearly communicate VX’s brand values and their products’ positioning on the market and at the same time address all user requirements. But we did not stop there. Currently we are developing the selected design in all technical details going far beyond industrial design into deep engineering development.

A flat device in a grey environment displaying a bar chart graphic on a small screen on the front.
A flat device in a grey environment displaying a bar chart graphic on a small screen on the front.
A flat device in a grey environment displaying a bar chart graphic on a small screen on the front.

Next steps

After prototype evaluation and usability testing, the design will be rolled out across VX’ full product range.

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