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Mercku M6 Wi-Fi Router by Ronghao Jin Wins the Golden A' Design Award in Computers and Peripheral Devices Design
Ronghao Jin honored for computers and peripheral devices design by the international grand jury of the 2020 - 2021 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 23, 2021 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Mercku M6 Wi-Fi Router by Ronghao Jin, designed for Mercku Inc, has been granted the Golden A' Design Award in the Computers and Peripheral Devices Design category. The award was conferred within the 2020 - 2021 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The Golden A' Design Award Explained
The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.
More About Mercku M6 Wi-Fi Router
The M6 is a wireless mesh router designed for home networks. The M6 uses Wi-Fi 6 technology and a proprietary WHEMS antenna system to provide wide coverage and high speeds. The upright shell is inspired by automotive forms and replaces the boxy body and external antennas of conventional routers. Passive cooling vents sit next to the main chipset, and hidden channels run along the edges, so heat is released without changing the clean appearance. Setup is plug and play, and a mobile application and a web interface allow remote control.
About Ronghao Jin
Founded in Canada's Waterloo technology hub in 2017, Mercku’s mission is to make the most advanced and complete networking suite to connect people and information. Mercku is a full-stack tech company with in-house design, engineering, testing, deployment and support for our Customer Premise Equipment (CPE). Mercku is built on the foundation of our founders' decades of expertise (and over 450 patents) in network technology, allowing us to be innovation leaders across the industry. We're obsessed with pushing the boundaries of wireless technology to realize our vision to leverage the most advanced technology, building powerful smart home products, to enhance daily life globally.
Award Record
Ronghao Jin is a winner of 1 A' Design Award, including this recognition.
About the A' Computers and Peripheral Devices Design Award
The A' Computer Design Award is an international design competition recognizing good computer and peripheral designs by leading designers and brands worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to computer designers, industrial designers, computer hardware engineers and computer accessory designers from all countries. Entries typically include laptops, desktop computers, workstations, servers, tablets and mainframes. Awarded computer designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/computer
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/122408
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/122408
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!122408
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/302434
- Further Information from the Laureate: http://www.mercku.com
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Mercku M6 Wi-Fi Router
- Function
- Wi-Fi Router
- Category
- Computers and Peripheral Devices Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Electronics & Appliances
- Colors
- Maroon, Brown, Dark Red, Indian Red and Firebrick
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Mercku Inc
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Ronghao Jin
- Country
- Canada
- Recognition
- Golden A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2020 - 2021
- Design ID
- #122408
Credits
- Image Credits
- Mercku Inc.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Mercku's M6 AX Mesh System represents the leap from current router solutions to Wi-Fi 6. The M6 combines next-generation technology with proprietary WHEMS antenna innovation to create a high-performance wireless router that overcomes conventional design hurdles through the unification of industrial design and engineering expertise. Housing this powerful technology is a sleek and elegant shell with integrated passive cooling vents for maximized system performance and device longevity.
- Inspiration
- As the number of connected home automation and IoT devices increases in homes, Wi-Fi networks will bottleneck and operate less efficiently. Mercku strives to lead the change for better home connectivity by combining the latest Wi-Fi 6 technology with proprietary innovation, transforming the way networks handle data routing and speeds without compromising aesthetics. Inspired by automotive design, the M6 AX Mesh System mimics that of fast, high-performance sports cars.
- Research
- While designing the M6 AX Wi-Fi System, Mercku conducted in-depth heat dissipation simulations and research using Flo Therm XT software. Throughout testing, the M6's product temperature was reduced by 23% compared to similar tiered products, significantly improving product stability. To optimize the M6's user experience, Mercku conducted several questionnaires to provide the design and engineering team with insights into how to make the product more user-friendly. 450 questionnaires later, the team was able to identify optimal port and button placements as well as additional software features that customers seek, incorporating them into the final design of the M6.
- Challenge
- The main challenge in minimizing router size is inadequate heat dissipation, and the failure to address it adequately can negatively impact device longevity and performance. The M6's shell design is elegant and seamlessly incorporates passive cooling vents adjacent to each side of the primary heat-producing IPQ6000 chipset. The upright design and hidden channels along the device's edges are also conducive to heat dissipation without compromising its appearance.
- Realization and Technology
- Mercku's M6 AX Mesh System transcends the traditional sense of boxy Wi-Fi routers with protruding antennas by unifying form and function without compromising performance. After conducting hundreds of thermal simulations, Mercku overcomes the challenge of heat dissipation by placing passive cooling channels adjacent to the main heat source. With rich silhouettes inspired by automotive design, the M6 seamlessly integrates into any home to give users a sense of high performance even when turned off.
- Operation and Interaction
- The M6 AX System is backed by Mercku's proprietary WHEMS antenna system and the latest Wi-Fi 6 technology, giving users even better Wi-Fi coverage and speeds. It has a simple plug-and-play set-up that installs in minutes for any level of technical comprehension. To accompany the powerful hardware, the M6 comes with Mercku's companion mobile application and web interface that have a simple, intuitive user interface to enable users with remote access to features at any time, anywhere.
- Project Duration and Location
- The design project began in April 2020 and was completed in December 2020. The M6 AX Mesh System was first exhibited at CES January 2021.
- Specifications
- Router Dimensions (L x W x H): 140 x 53 x 206 mm Packaging Dimensions (L x W x H): 210 x 60 x 215 mm
- Keywords
- Wi-Fi, Connectivity, AX, Mesh, Router, Mercku
