Nothing brought to the gadget world what others shirked to do. Carl Pei was very clear with his vision for the fresh brand, and that vision met fruition with the tech community appreciating what they brought to the stale gadget arena. It all started with the Ear (1) before venturing into the highly competitive smartphone world with the Phone (1). Three years hence, Nothing Phone (3) stands as a strong challenge for established players and other brands looking to bite the maximum chunk of market share.
During all this time, Nothing was also working on a battery bank, which they scrapped for developmental reasons. The primary reason being the susceptibility to cracking in case of accidental falls. The concept design world held onto this idea, and we saw a Nothing-themed battery bank a couple of years ago, proposing what a different approach the brand can try out for this lucrative product segment. Now, yet another concept design tries to reiterate the need for a Nothing power bank.
Designer: Sri Nikesh and Kali Hitesh
Glyph interface of the Nothing Phone (1) made all the headlines when it was launched, but seeing the recent Phone (3) indicates the brand’s pedigree towards more conventional smartphone designs. This concept wants to maintain the status quo of the glyph interface with a design language reminiscent of the first two products. The design ethos revolves around the belief that good design isn’t just about “how something looks, it’s about how it makes you feel.” The design process of the Nothing Power (1) began with the concept of bringing a cleaner silhouette to the product with enough space real estate to revive the Glyph interface. The goal of the product is to explore the transparent layers, bold light paths, and interaction through illumination.
The power bank is inspired by the circuit pathways and physical logic of the Phone (1), focusing on the visual language. Every light on the back of the gadget has to have a meaning, and therefore indicate the properties, such as the battery level. The glyph interface goes beyond the internal battery indication and connects with your smartphone to indicate notifications and charging status as well. Turning light into information, the power bank’s Glyph interface is precise and purposeful. The battery bank has a 20,000 mAh battery, which can charge your phone at least three times over, and fast charging of 65W, which goes to 50% in under 20 minutes.
Loaded with dual USB-C and USB-A ports, the power bank is ready for any device in your arsenal. The power bank comes in two color options – white and black – which go with most of your other gadgets. The compact gadget is truly a detour from the usual design of the battery banks that all look and feel the same.
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