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The cooperation between barbecue brand Cadac Dometic and ManGo Product Design has been ongoing for many years. We have worked with the engineers of Cadac bbq on a variety of new products for their portfolio in recent years. By constantly keeping up-to-date with trends in the market and emerging materials, our designers seamlessly complement the Cadac team who have a lot of knowledge of BBQs.
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Cadac wanted their new Meridian collection to be partly made of wood. But since tropical hardwood is under enormous pressure from global logging and softwood rots within a year, a sustainable solution had to be found. Many materials both natural and artificial were explored in the design process. South African Rhinowood eventually emerged as the best choice. Made from durable fast-growing pine that undergoes heat and pressure treatment, the end result is a virtually indestructible wood suitable for outdoor use.
ManGo was asked by Cadac to design the new E-Braai collection in such a way that it would not only fit on the campsite but also at home in the garden or on the balcony. We developed both a table and standing model, with wooden legs giving it a Scandinavian look. The focus in the development was on the creation of a nice, smooth transition from the barbeque bowl to the wooden legs. ManGo also developed an intuitive interface that was seamlessly integrated into the design.
The “Coin” symbolizes the impact of soundwaves on ears and boasts a luxurious finish reminiscent of fine jewelry. Designed as a separate element, it can be customized with the branding of renowned artists, clubs and festivals. These collaborations help raise awareness about the importance of hearing protection.
The “Track” half-heart-shaped design ensures a secure, comfortable fit in any ear. Designed for user convenience, it facilitates easy insertion and removal. Its visually appealing shape enhances the allure of the earplugs, reflecting our dedication to practical, stylish solutions.
Designing and engineering earplugs involves several critical elements. Firstly, developing the right sound filter is essential, followed by ensuring its correct integration into the overall design. Every aspect of material selection, surface finishes and geometry impact the earplug’s functionality. It’s a complicated jigsaw puzzle which required our team of design engineers to work alongside the OEM audio experts with their sophisticated testing and analysis equipment. Throughout the development process, numerous prototypes were created and tested for performance. Each test yielded new insights, leading to further iterations for improvements. Beyond noise reduction, comfort is also crucial for earplugs. Our team optimized the wearing angle for the majority of users and ensured easy insertion and removal of the earplugs, accommodating both small and large hands.
In addition to developing the brand identity, product design, and packaging for Hears, the ManGo team also assisted in setting up mass production for their earplug lineup. One of the main challenges with earplugs is ensuring that the mass-produced product meets final certification standards using off-tool components. These assessments involve hearing tests with a focus group to determine attenuation, with uncertain outcomes. However, thanks to ManGo’s in-ear design experience and intimate knowledge about production processes this hurdle was minimized. To address the delicate process of assembling miniature filters into the housing without damaging any components, a special tool was developed. Additionally, working with our injection molding partner, Production Heroes, we created another tool to achieve a high-quality metallization finish quickly. This latter task proved challenging due to the intricate details of the design but was eventually tackled.
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