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COLLABORA MEETING POD

Modular Office Privacy Solution

2024
16 weeks
2 designers, 1 engineer
Product Design Industrial Design Prototyping
Evolution

Design Progression

Tracing the journey from initial sketches through multiple prototypes to the final production-ready design.

Phase 1

Initial Sketches

Week 1-2

Exploring organic forms inspired by natural sound absorption patterns found in forests and caves.

Initial sketches
Phase 2

Form Studies

Week 3-4

Refining proportions and testing scale against human factors data for optimal comfort.

Form studies
Phase 3

Foam Mockup

Week 6-8

Full-scale prototype built from foam core to validate ergonomics and spatial relationships.

Foam mockup
Phase 4

3D Printed Components

Week 9-11

Testing modular connection system and ventilation mechanisms with functional prototypes.

3D printed components
Phase 5

Final Prototype

Week 14-16

Production-representative prototype with actual materials for final validation and photography.

Final prototype
Final Product

Product Details

Overall view
Overall View
Door detail
Door Detail
Ventilation system
Ventilation System
Interior workspace
Interior Workspace
Modular connection
Modular Connection
Acoustic panel
Acoustic Panel
Interactive View

Explore the Design

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In Context
Product in use

The Collabora Pod installed in a modern open-plan office, providing a private sanctuary for focused work and calls.

In Motion
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Watch the pod in action—see how the door mechanism operates and experience the acoustic isolation.

Technical Details

Specifications

Dimensions

48" × 48" × 84"

W × D × H

Weight

380 lbs

Fully assembled

Acoustic Rating

STC 32

Sound transmission class

Assembly Time

45 min

Two-person team

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