Kisi is a New York City based startup that provides its customers with an innovative keyless building access system – users can use their phones to unlock doors through a building’s wifi network. The heart of this system’s electronic hardware is housed in a wall-mounted unit called the Kisi Box.
This is a brief overview of my contributions towards the design of the Kisi Box.
This is a brief overview of my contributions towards the design of the Kisi Box.
Several initial design concepts that were developed and explored. It was decided that the enclosure would incorporate both plastic and metal visible components.
Considerations for Kisi's design language were made. It was decided that the outline of the enclosure's front should have a light-bulb/keyhole shape, reflecting that this idea is new and relates to door access.
The bulb/keyhole shape was integrated in this rough concept. The enclosure front snaps into the base, removing the need for unecessary fastners. The bulb/keyhole shape creates a gap between the enclosure front and metal ring, which facilitates access to programmable light sensors and improves ventilation.
The snap-together concept was further developed and the most refined version has a wood veneer front plate with an LED-illuminated logo, which helps to accentuate this signature form. The front plate could ideally be changed based on customer preference.
