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 on 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.
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 form shaped by
necessity. Every element resolves a
specific constraint, translating technical
requirements into a refined object that
balances performance with visual calm.
Geometric Purity
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.
Thermal Design
The Beacon 2 relies on passive convection
cooling, requiring continuous airflow through
the enclosure to dissipate heat from the internal
heatsink. Alongside antenna clearance, thermal
management became one of the primary drivers in
the design process. The challenge was to integrate
sufficient ventilation area while maintaining the calm,
minimal appearance that defines the product.
Mesh
Designed as a team. Strategically placing multiple devices
creates a robust Wi-Fi mesh system, delivering consistent
and reliable internet speeds across entire buildings.
Process
