+LIFE for leef
Leef is a mobile memory company. During my time interning there, the company was considering branching out into new products that fell into other mobile technology categories. I decided to focus my research and development on portable batteries.
Research
Slippery Texture
Phone, typically placed on top of smooth battery, slips out of users hands.
Multiple Cords
Two different cords are needed to charge the phone and the battery.
Awkward cord placement
Side placement of cable impedes comfortable holding of phone with battery.
Leef form language
Soft curves and materials characterize the current language of Leef products. Using the concept of the blood bag as extra life, inspiration was drawn from translucent materials while keeping true to the brands form identity.
Development
The prototypes helped understand the best cord placement on the battery and how it would affect the users experience between phone and battery
Final product
Drawing inspiration from the IV blood bag, the +life battery plays on the idea of your phone needing a blood transfusion for more energy. Packaging is inspired by the graphic simplicity of blood bags.
Following the blood bag metaphor, the battery's power level is displayed by the blood level.