UAG Z FLIP CASE

2020
SOLIDWORKS, RHINO, BLENDER, KEYSHOT

While I was at Inceptive, a local client reached out and asked if we could help them design a rugged case for the upcoming Samsung ZFlip smartphone. Because they wanted to protect the middle metal hinge, they were having a hard time coming up with manufacturable solutions. 

APPROACH

We started the effort by brainstorming various mechanical ways to functionally protect the hinge of the phone in both the open and closed positions.  We transitioned quickly to fabricating and 3D printing dozens of “breadboard” prototypes in order to accelerate our learnings and iterations. It was a true testament to how the collaboration between engineering and design is so pivotal.

RESULTS

The final design fit beautifully within the client's aesthetics and expectations (for both the phone and the hinge), while maintaining the usability the Z-Flip phone owner will desire. We were able to deliver the client an accelerated scope of work, spanning just 5 weeks from kick-off to production CAD.