Being stuck at home for months has been an eye-opener for many. Some realized how little space they have, while others found their homes ill-equipped for work. It also highlighted how consumer electronics, like Wi-Fi routers, affect our mood with their design. Most routers have dull or even off-putting designs, often hidden away, which can hurt their performance. This new router concept addresses that by turning the router into an art piece, unfolding like a peacock’s feathers when the Wi-Fi signal is strong.
Most home routers are plain boxes with one or two antennas, while more advanced models often resemble sci-fi robots with multiple antennas. If that’s not your style, you’ll likely want to hide it. However, hiding your router can weaken its signal. Plus, there’s no easy way to tell if your router is getting a strong Internet signal without checking your phone or an app.
Blooming Out is a router design concept that solves the problem of hiding routers by making them something you’d want to display. This design is both stylish and functional, using a folding fan that “blooms” when the Wi-Fi signal is strong and folds in when it’s weak. The 29 fan panels gradually adjust to show signal strength, offering more than just a simple on/off state.
The router includes visible antennas, but not in the usual way. Three antennas are positioned slightly off-center and can be rotated to optimize signal spread. This design makes Blooming Out resemble a proud peacock fanning its tail when the router is at full strength.
The Blooming Out router concept transforms the device into a decorative object, adding visual appeal without sacrificing functionality. While there may be some technical challenges with this unique design, modern technology could easily address them.
