CLIENT
Optrel AG, Switzerland, 1999
Swiss company specializing in advanced personal protection equipment, particularly for welding and industrial applications.
Founded in 1986, Optrel pioneered auto-darkening welding helmet technology.
SERVICES
user research
industrial design
mechanical design
prototyping
graphic design
branding
interaction design
Functional – Signature
mgdesign’s design approach pairs practical performance with distinctive functional aesthetics. The spherical, strongly convex main body helps to prevent heat accumulation by deflecting incoming infrared radiation.
Once again: form with purpose.
The Satellite Dial
Relevant optical welding parameters, effecting the LCD cassette, can be preset using the side-mounted ‘satellite’ dial. Optrel and mgdesign were the first to introduce this feature in the 2000s, pioneering interactive adjustments that enable an uninterrupted workflow.
