NOKIA BEACON 2

Wifi 6 Mesh Router

2020
Status Produced
Role: Industrial Design Lead
Design Direction
Anton Fahlgren|Axel Meyer

Everybody needs a fast and reliable internet connection, no one dreams of owning a Wi-Fi router.

Everybody needs a fast and reliable internet connection, no one dreams of owning a Wi-Fi router.

Everybody needs a fast and reliable internet connection,
no one dreams of owning a Wi-Fi router.

For optimal performance, Wi-Fi routers need to be placed in prominent, central locations in our homes.
They must be designed to complement the spaces we cherish, sitting proudly beside a favorite vase.

For optimal performance, Wi-Fi routers need to be placed in prominent, central locations in our homes. They must be designed to complement the spaces we cherish, sitting proudly beside a favorite vase.

For optimal performance, Wi-Fi routers need to be placed in prominent, central locations in our homes. They must be designed to complement the spaces we cherish, sitting proudly beside a favorite vase.

Designed from the inside out, a direct
expression of its technical constraints.

Designed from the inside out, a direct expression of its technical constraints.

Designed from the inside out, a direct expression of its technical constraints.

Antenna spacing requirements established the minimum volumetric envelope, while passive convection cooling favored a vertical orientation. The result is a calm form shaped by necessity.

Preserving geometric purity throughout the design for manufacturing process.

A four-section mold places parting lines within the highlights of rounded surfaces, rendering them invisible. Zero-degree draft angles preserve geometric purity. The result is crisp surfacing reflecting the design intent.

A four-section mold places parting lines within the highlights of rounded surfaces, rendering them invisible in typical viewing conditions. The mold split allows for zero-degree draft angles on exterior surfaces preserve geometric purity. The result is crisp surfacing that reflects the design intent.

Intentionally integrated ventilation openings as part of the form.

Passive convection cooling requires continuous airflow through the enclosure. Together with antenna clearance, thermals became a primary design driver.

Intended to work as a system, providing seamless coverage across the home.

Strategically placing multiple devices creates a robust mesh system, ensuring consistent and reliable connectivity throughout the entire home.

Designed for efficient assembly and clean end-of-life separation.

The two-part construction uses four screws, no adhesives or snaps. A chassis-based approach integrates internals as a subassembly. Resulting in a easy assembly and simplifying end-of-life recycling.

Cost efficiency shaped the assembly strategy. The two-part construction uses four screws, no adhesives or snaps. A chassis based approach integrates antennas and PCB as a subassembly, enabling complete testing before the cover is added. This accelerates factory assembly while simplifying end-of-life recycling.