PRODUCT DEFINITION

RETRO BOX is a compact electronic control unit designed for classic vehicle retrofitting scenarios.
It integrates modern electronic components into a form factor compatible with vintage automotive interiors, balancing performance, heat dissipation, and visual coherence.



DESIGN FOCUS

_ Form & proportion under spatial constraints

_ CMF strategy for technical products

_ Visual integration into heritage environments

_ Industrial design within confidential constraints


FORM & PROPORTION STRATEGY

A compact, horizontally oriented form emphasizing stability and mechanical precision, refined through careful proportion control.


CMF STRATEGY

_ Industrial-grade material selection prioritizing durability and long-term reliability

_ Matte surface finish to minimize reflections and visual noise

_ Neutral and restrained color palette for seamless environmental integration

_ Controlled surface perception supporting a calm, technical presence

_ Consideration of aging and longevity to ensure lasting visual consistency










PROJECT CONTEXT

RETRO BOX is a compact electronic control unit designed for classic vehicle retrofitting scenarios.
It integrates modern electronic components into a form factor compatible with vintage automotive interiors, balancing performance, heat dissipation, and visual coherence.










RETRO BOX

   

Shengjie Guo

Company project
2024

Cooperate partner
Incari GmbH


Industrial Design
CMF Design


MADE WITH

_Adobe Illustrator
_Fusion 360
_Onshape
_Keyshot


DESIGN STACK

_System Thinking
_Industrial Form Development
_Proportion & Geometry Study
_Golden Ratio Application
_Material & CMF Research
_Retro–Futuristic Aesthetic Exploration
_Sketch Ideation & Hand Drafting
_3D Modeling & Visualization
_Surface Finish & Detail Refinement
_Product Labeling & Branding Alignment
_Design Documentation & CMF Specification




























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