Physical products at the edge to the digital world.
Physical products at the edge to the digital world.
I am Christian Gorki, industrial designer in Gothenburg.
I am Christian Gorki, industrial designer in Gothenburg.
Agenda
Selected Projects
Case Study
Ovian
Watches mussel farms while the farmer is at home.
Year
2025
Story
Ovian is an underwater drone. It shows mussel farmers exactly where their farm has problems. Cutting the time it takes farmers to monitor mussels by 60%.
This project was pitched to underwater drone companies. The hobby market is already divided up. This project explores the chance to move up market and secure a premium position.
This drone is the physical body for AI. This drone solves the problem of manual mussel check-ups with image recognition.
Context
Concept Development
Concept A: drone swimming on surface
Concept B: dragging camera with a rope
Concept C: drone below the surface
Decision
Move forward with drone diving under surface
Key Arguments
Protected from weather
Lower installation costs
Fits most type of farms
Form Direction A: stability through wings
Form Direction B: long distance streamline
Form Direction C: trusted tech product
Decision
Blend streamlined body with tech product look
Key Arguments
Builds trust with farmers
Reaches the entire farm
Product Development
Rugged frame construction
Integrate frame for simple propulsion and lower drag
Improved repairability and tech integration
Sharp mussel images at any condition
Result
Case Study
Ovian
Watches mussel farms while the farmer is at home.
Year
2025
Story
Ovian is an underwater drone. It shows mussel farmers exactly where their farm has problems. Cutting the time it takes farmers to monitor mussels by 60%.
This project was pitched to underwater drone companies. The hobby market is already divided up. This project explores the chance to move up market and secure a premium position.
This drone is the physical body for AI. This drone solves the problem of manual mussel check-ups with image recognition.
Context
Concept Development
Concept A: drone swimming on surface
Concept B: dragging camera with a rope
Concept C: drone below the surface
Decision
Move forward with drone diving under surface
Key Arguments
Protected from weather
Lower installation costs
Fits most type of farms
Form Direction A: stability through wings
Form Direction B: long distance streamline
Form Direction C: trusted tech product
Decision
Blend streamlined body with tech product look
Key Arguments
Builds trust with farmers
Reaches the entire farm
Product Development
Rugged frame construction
Integrate frame for simple propulsion and lower drag
Improved repairability and tech integration
Sharp mussel images at any condition
Result
Case Study
Ovian
Watches mussel farms while the farmer is at home.
Year
2025
Story
Ovian is an underwater drone. It shows mussel farmers exactly where their farm has problems. Cutting the time to monitor mussels by 60%.
This project was pitched to underwater drone companies. The hobby market is already divided up. Drone Brands have the chance to move up market and secure a premium position.
This drone is the physical body for AI. It solves the problem of manual mussel check-ups with image recognition.
Context
Concept Development
Product Development
Result
Case Study
The Porter
Distraction-free writing tool
Year
2026
Story
Great thinkers write. But focused work is impossible on a computer. Every few seconds we switch tabs, check notifications, or end up on YouTube.
Distraction-free writing devices are popular because they do one thing well: keep you focused on writing. But the market is filled with complicated or DIY products. The Porter brings an emotional user experience and design. Instead of selling features, the Porter sells the dream of being a prolific thinker.
Context
Process
Ideation: integrated screen vs. detached screen
Product Development: keyboard refinement
Product Development: screen refinement
Product Development: enter key
Product Development: magnetic leather cover
Result
Case Study
Hållkoll
Track useful things without checking your phone.
Year
2026
Story
Hållkoll is a physical display. Showing you things like air quality, temperature, or when your food delivery arrives. Without having to use your phone.
The display shows data by pointing the arrow. Instead of adding more screens to your home it blends in with your interior design.
This is a personal case study.
Context
Process
Concept exploration: display data without a screen.
Decision
Rotating disk with an elliptical body
Key Arguments
Blends with interior design
Simple technology
Experience design: defined and tested user interactions
Product development: packaging components and refining housing.
Packaging
Result
Case Study
Hållkoll
Track useful things without checking your phone.
Year
2026
Story
Hållkoll is a physical display. Showing you things like air quality, temperature, or when your food delivery arrives. Without having to use your phone.
The display shows data by pointing the arrow. Instead of adding more screens to your home it blends in with your interior design.
This is a personal case study.
Context
Process
Concept exploration: display data without a screen.
Decision
Rotating disk with an elliptical body
Key Arguments
Blends with interior design
Simple technology
Experience design: defined and tested user interactions
Product development: packaging components and refining housing.
Packaging
Result
Case Study
Hållkoll
Track useful things without checking your phone.
Year
2026
Story
Hållkoll is a physical display. Showing you things like air quality, temperature, or when your food delivery arrives. Without having to use your phone.
The display shows data by pointing the arrow. Instead of adding more screens to your home it blends in with your interior design.
This is a personal case study.
Context
Process
Result
Christian Gorki
Designer of physical products on the edge to the digital world.
Info
Göteborg, Sweden
Christian Gorki
Designer of physical products on the edge to the digital world.
Info
Göteborg, Sweden
Christian Gorki
Designer of physical products on the edge to the digital world.
Info
Göteborg, Sweden