Client: DEX

DEX is a renowned global brand specializing in innovative consumer electronics, recognized for its exceptional technology integration capabilities and keen market insight. The company is dedicated to bringing fun, educational, and technologically advanced products to families and children worldwide.

Project Overview

As artificial intelligence continues to transform educational entertainment, DEX identified limitations in traditional children's cameras - particularly their limited functionality and lack of interactive features. They envisioned a new generation camera that not only captures images but also "understands" the world through AI computer vision, serving as an intelligent companion that sparks creativity and curiosity in young minds. LKK Design was selected to lead the core design and engineering implementation, leveraging our comprehensive smart hardware development expertise.

DEX established clear, ambitious goals for this AI children's camera:

1. Child-Friendly Design: Absolute safety requirements (no sharp edges, eco-friendly materials), perfect sizing and weight for children's ergonomics, and intuitive interactions to engage young users

2. Advanced AI Integration: Seamless incorporation of AI image recognition, object tracking, and AR filters to combine photography with intelligent interaction

3. Enhanced Durability: Exceptional drop resistance and impact protection to withstand rough daily use by children

4. Manufacturing Excellence: Cost-optimized design without compromising quality, ensuring efficient and stable mass production

LKK Design assembled a cross-disciplinary expert team to deliver end-to-end solutions from concept to production.

1. Industrial Design Collaboration and Review

Our team provided comprehensive industrial design review services, balancing aesthetic appeal with practical engineering considerations:

• CMF Evaluation: Ensuring color, material, and finish selections met children's product safety standards while maintaining visual appeal and durability

• Hardware Layout Assessment: Collaborative optimization of core component placement (mainboard, battery, lens, display) within compact spaces to ensure structural integrity and signal stability

• Cost and DFM Analysis: Early-stage manufacturing feasibility analysis, providing professional recommendations on draft angles, parting lines, and wall thickness to reduce mold complexity and production costs

2. Mechanical Engineering

Our mechanical engineers developed precision mechanical designs based on optimized ID concepts:

• Advanced Protection Design: Utilizing high-strength PC materials with internal buffer structures and precise snap-fit assemblies to pass rigorous drop tests

• Ergonomic Optimization: Carefully designed grip contours and button placement for comfortable handling by children of different age groups

• Detail Enhancement: Special reinforcement for vulnerable components like battery covers and interface protections to extend product lifespan

3. Electronic Design

Our electronics team transformed AI concepts into functional hardware:

• Mainboard Development: Custom-designed boards with high-performance AI processing chips for smooth image recognition and processing

• Sensor Integration: Strategic selection and placement of high-pixel cameras, microphone arrays, and motion sensors. Special integration of 4G modules enables standalone connectivity, allowing AI interactions and content sharing without Wi-Fi dependency

• Power and Thermal Management: Optimized circuit design for extended battery life while effectively controlling operational temperatures for safe usage

4. Prototyping and Validation

We conducted multiple prototyping rounds to verify design feasibility:

• Appearance Prototypes: Rapid 3D-printed models to validate form, size, and handling comfort

• Engineering Prototypes (EVT): Fully functional prototypes undergoing comprehensive testing for performance, reliability, and durability to ensure all design metrics meet mass production standards

The successful collaboration between LKK Design and DEX delivered significant value:

• Market Success: The camera gained immediate market acceptance with its unique functionality, safe and reliable design, and appealing aesthetics, strengthening DEX's leadership in innovative children's electronics

• Enhanced User Experience: Transforming traditional photography into intelligent interaction, the product significantly enriches children's play and learning experiences while stimulating exploration

• 4G Connectivity Advantage: The integrated 4G module expands usage scenarios, enabling smart interactions anywhere, anytime

• Efficient Productization: Our cross-disciplinary, full-spectrum development approach ensured smooth transition from concept to product, effectively managing project risks and costs while accelerating time-to-market

LKK Design remains committed to creating exceptional products that deliver both commercial value and social significance through integrated design and technology. We welcome opportunities to collaborate with innovative partners like DEX to shape the future of technology.