Fellowes |
I-Spire Laptop Riser

Typical portable laptop riser stands provide a solution for laptop use whilst remotely working. They fold flat for easy transportation, whilst offering multiple height settings for a correct ergonomic setup. However, comparative product analysis (CPA) exercises conducted by AME identified common restrictions associated with existing risers. The steep angles of operation offered from the highest settings often mean that the stands are incompatible with many laptops sizes or that have restricted openings.

 

AME initiated the development of the new product by conducting a number of creative workshops with Fellowes to quickly identify potential solutions. Initial ideas focused on creating a design that could eliminate the restrictions identified, and offer compatibility for all laptops sizes.

 

Following the workshops, the ideas were further refined and included more detailed consideration as to the product aesthetics and the most appropriate mechanism for easy adjustment of the riser angle. We produced a number of prototypes of the laptop stand using our in-house facilities. This enabled us to validate the ergonomic and mechanical features of the stand as well as consider associated methods of manufacture to ensure the cost of production was in line with the projected product price point.

 

Our in-house prototyping services helped to test the foldability, angles of operation and sizing for holding the laptop on it.