Project Overview
Ecosystem Usability
Industrial Design
Product Strategy
Colour, Material & Finish Application
Pi-top [4] STEM Education Computer
The challenge was to design a Raspberry Pi-powered computer that serves as an educational aid for STEM learning.
The outcome was an inclusively designed modular computer at the heart of a diverse product range. Central to the setup is the Pi-top [4], a compact wonder powered by the Raspberry Pi 4. This unit serves as the system's "brain”. It seamlessly docks into a myriad of creations – transforming into a laptop, tablet, handheld console, drone, or whatever the imagination conjures. This empowers students to begin with the essentials and advance to grander projects.
The Product
The Good Stuff
Pi-top [4] was created as a modular computer to aid STEM education, learning, and growth. Continue reading to uncover how the design was refined to empower everyone in mastering STEM skills.
Portable Computer
Accessibility & Usability
Beyond a Computer
As a design-immersed team, we enthusiastically embraced the chance to contribute to a project that ignites creativity, encourages playfulness, and imparts tech know-how to the upcoming generation.
Included with every pi-top [4] is a 'Foundation Kit,' designed to inspire children to construct and engage in play. This kit comprises an array of components and sensors, providing all the essentials for diving into physical computing learning.
Each compact sensor features a magnetic base, enabling it to fit into various mounts. These mounts seamlessly integrate with Pi-top’s build structure and even established building materials like Lego Technics.
