ETCA Central Computer
Enjoy a smarter and more sustainable way to compute
An energy-efficient centralized computing system for households
In every four family member households, there are about 22 tech devices, with individuals owning 1-4 portable electronics.
The project targets a single-family household with at least two children, unifying the devices into one central computer.
Metalic finish
Subtle
Layers
Connection
Hollow
Initial exploration of silhouettes of the central computer is mostly inspired by the existing products, mimicking the form that is familiar to the users.
Further iterations focus on how the GPU, CPU, motherboard, and storage units come together, while maintaining effective ventilation and an aesthetically pleasing design.
ETCA revolutionizes household technology by consolidating multiple devices into one efficient system. With a 30% reduction in energy consumption and a 50% decrease in electronic waste, it significantly lowers the carbon footprint by 25%.
The circular form turned out to be less realistic, so the direction revised to make it more functional for the internal components. This approach uses a rectangular form, optimizing the space while maintaining the idea of maximizing heat regulation.
This scale model demonstrates how the cover is opened and how the internal components are interchangeable. It helps to understand the surface design of the product and how users interact with it.
The final look of the ETCA is carefully engineered and built so each components are connected to each other and has a good venting system with hoolow space in the middle and they all collapse like a sandwistch.
Its modern, rectangular-yet-rounded design delivers a chic aesthetic that complements any interior, making it a piece to display proudly rather than hide like a conventional router.
ETCA can be wall-mounted, offering a sculptural, frame-like aesthetic that contrasts with the bulky appearance of typical desktop computers.
Three main internal components for the computer to run (motherboards, CPU, GPU, RAM) are connected through the surface attached to the upper part of the hollow space.
LED light strips running along the edge include a UI/UX feature that controls the brightness of lights like it is breathing.
It comes with an optional stand, allowing it to be placed securely when wall mounting is not possible.
