Defigo’s mission is to modernise access management solutions in both private and commercial markets. The core combination of Display and Control units provides a simple-to-retrofit solution with easy integrations and installation options, an online management platform for effortless building management, and integrations with third-party offerings and hardware.
Generation 4 to Generation 5 Design Leap
Display Box Leap
Display Box Generation 4 was heavy, large and had a complex assembly process in addition to a challenging customer installation process.
Generation 5 features substnationally reduced physical footprint, a low profile deisgn, easy to manufacture and even easier to install design with multiple installation options. This also resulted in reduced costs for manufacturing, logistics, hardware and handling.
Control Box Leap
Control Box Generation 4 featured an oversize footprint, and limited intergration points resulting in a challenging customer installation process due to orientation and available space.
Generation 5 features massively reduced physical footprint, a low profile deisgn, easy to manufacture and even easier to install due to a 4 point installation method. This also resulted in reduced costs for manufacturing, logistics, hardware and handling.
Current Commercial Product Lineup:
Display Box Generation 5.1
The current Display Box on offer from Defigo. Featuring a quick installation process with 2 cables to the Control Box, an all-weather design, low-profile chassis with On-Wall as standard, and options for Glass and In-Wall.
Control Box Generation 5.1
The current Control Box on offer from Defigo. Featuring a simple bolt-through installation method, externally accessible hardware access points for third-party integrations, and a small physical footprint.
Display Box – All Metal In-Wall
A rugged solution to install the Display Box inside a wall of any material and provide a clean, flush finish suitable for commercial building fronts.
RFID Keyfob – Wood
A stylish RFID Keyfob made from durable, sustainable wood that’s compatible with the Display Box for semi-keyless entry and effective for seamless building access management. Created to reduce the plastic impact as part of my push towards sustainable business practices.
RFID Keyfob – Plastic
The basic plastic RFID Keyfob that’s compatible with the Display Box for semi-keyless entry and effective for seamless building access management.
Defigo – InHome Tablet
A tablet for in-home access management that can be mounted to a wall or use the included stand and kept on the table.
Packaging: Display Box Generation 5.1 – Version 3
The current packaging solution for the Display Box features the same internal bracing as the Control Box. Featuring a 100% biodegradable, recyclable, and sustainable design and branding, created as part of my push towards sustainable business practices.
Packaging: Control Box Generation 5.1 – Version 3
The current packaging solution for the Control Box and provides maximum damage mitigation with the lowest weight possible. Featuring a 100% biodegradable, recyclable, and sustainable design and branding, created as part of my push towards sustainable business practices.
Packaging: Defigo InHome Tablet – Version 2
The current packaging solution for the InHome Tablet and provides maximum damage mitigation with the lowest weight possible. Featuring similar design principles as the other core products.
Past and Obsolete 5th Generation Products and Additions:
Display Box Accessibility +
A drop in haptic addition to the Display Box that provides a simple-to-use solution for visually impaired people, enabling stress-free access.
Display Box – Modular In-Wall
A modular solution to install the Display Box inside a wall of any material and provide a platform for different front panels, depending on installation location or customer preferences.
Display Box – In-Wall Service Focused Concept 1
A quick-release concept for the Display Box using a double-locking plate design.
Display Box – In-Wall Service Focused Concept 2
A quick-release concept for the Display Box using a straight front slide and electric magnets.
Display Box – On-Wall Security Boosted Concept 1
A heavy-duty vandal-resistant addition to the Display Box that provides heightened security by denying access to the edges of the display box, increasing removal difficulty significantly.
RFID Keytag – Coconut
A stylish RFID Keyfob made from durable, sustainable Coconut husk, compatible with the Display Box. Created to supplement the Wood RFID Keyfob, reduce the physical footprint, and increase the sustainability metric further, in addition to supporting at-risk communities through targeted sourcing strategies.
InHome Tablet Accessibility +
A snap-on in addition to the InHome tablet, that provides a simple-to-use solution for visually impaired people, enabling stress-free access by reducing the functionality and increasing feedback.
Combined G5 Demo Stand
A demonstration stand for a combined G5 System, suitable for retail and expo stall displays. Can be broken down for easy transport and handling.
Display Box – In-Wall Service Focused Concept 3
A quick-release concept for the Display Box using an angled front drop-in and vertical security screws.
Display Box – On-Wall Security Boosted Concept 2
A light-weight vandal-resistant addition to the Display Box that provides increased security by denying access to the edges of the display box and maintaining a reduced physical footprint.
Packaging: Display And Control Generation 5.1 – Version 1
Version 1 of the packaging solution for the total Generation 5.1 System. Featured an Apple-Style box with foam inserts for product protection. While effective, the foam inners did not meet sustainability goals.
Packaging: Display And Control Generation 5.1 – Version 2
Version 2 of the packaging solution for the Display Box G5.1. Featured an Apple-Style box with cardboard inserts for product protection, increasing the baseline sustainability and shifting towards ESG goals.
Packaging: Defigo InHome Tablet – Version 1
Version 1 of the packaging system for the Defigo InHome Tablet. Featured basic branding, foam inert,s and plastic carrying handle. Updated in version 2 for both branding and sustainability.
RFID KeyFob – Retractable
An integrated retractable keychain and keyfob, designed for easy access security.
RFID KeyFob – Kids Wrist Band
Designed to be a rugged all-weather access management tool for kids to wear, attach to backpacks or jackets without having to use the mobile app or risk losing a small Keyfob.
Packaging: RFID Keyfob
Version 1 of the packaging solution for the RFID Keyfobs. This design provides maximum damage mitigation with the lowest weight possible. Featuring a 100% biodegradable, recyclable, and sustainable design, created as part of my push towards sustainable business practices.
Defigo R2 – Version 1 & 2
Projected to be a rugged stylish ball with haptic feedback, intergrated LED’s and speakers and microphones. Funtions included buttons for access control, a half split twist for volume and an included table stand.
RFID Keyfob – Reflective Animals
Projected to be a Dinosaur and Unicorn RFID Keyfob with nighttime reflectivity for kids. Role was mechanical design and manufacturability.
Prior Generations and Products
Display Box Generation 4
The previous generation of the Display Box that was mass produced. It featured a capacitive touch screen, RFID reader, a bulky chassis, only on-wall mounting option and multiple cables connecting to the Control Box. Due to the size and mounting method installation options were limited.
Control Box Long Generation 3.1
A proof of concept prototype for an elongated Control Box, while maintaining the same hardware as Generation 4. Featured an internal airflow path, thermal management, and space for third-party integrations.
4 Relay Enclosure
A limited production run booster box enabling 4 more additional interations to be added to the system.
Control Box Generation 4
The previous generation of the Control Box that was mass-produced. It features an oversized chassis footprint, multiple cables connecting to the Display Box, and an external protective cover to secure connections and integrations. Due to the large size, installation options were limited.
Control Box Generation 4.4 Concept
The previous generation of the Control Box on offer from Defigo. It features an oversized chassis footprint, multiple cables connecting to the Display Box, and a recesseed protective cover to secure connections and integrations.
Display and Control Box Generation 2 & 3
Generation 2 & 3 of the Defigo System tested combined Display & Units, different manufacturing methods and initial design concepts before moving forward with the standard Control/Display Split and rounded box design alongside the low boarder.
InHome Tablet Audio Enhancer Generation 1
Generation 1 is designed to enahance the audio outpout of the InHome tablet for those people with hearing difficulties.
InHome Tablet Audio Enhancer Generation 2
Generation 2 built upon the base ideas and included intergration points for already established audio hardware as well as a simple bolt-on design in addition to a wall mount option.
Declan McCourt 