Globalstar SPOT Gen4
Satellite messenger design
SPOT Gen4
Satellite messenger industrial design
Globalstar
Globalstar partnered with Huge Design on the SPOT Gen4 satellite GPS messenger, a portable communication device for adventures beyond reliable cellular service. The project brings together user experience, brand strategy, industrial design, design language, CMF, and prototyping to create a rugged, trustworthy product with clear access to essential controls.
Industries
- Consumer electronics
- Satellite communication
- Outdoor equipment
Deliverables
- User experience
- Design language
- Brand strategy
- Industrial design
- CMF and prototyping
Rugged outdoor design
Built for life beyond cellular service
A distinctive design language expresses a premium outdoor lifestyle while making the satellite messenger feel trustworthy, robust, and capable. The product and accessories share a consistent visual identity.
User experience and visual hierarchy
Function-first detailing
Clear feature hierarchy and easy access to controls bring industrial design and user experience together. The SOS feature can send the user’s GPS location to emergency responders at the push of a button, while other functions keep family, friends, and colleagues informed.
