HP Travel Hub
About
The HP Thunderbolt 4 Travel Hub is expertly designed for portability, featuring exceptional cable management to enhance mobility and streamline connectivity. Ideal for hybrid workers, it ensures seamless productivity on the go, providing a reliable and efficient solution for modern work environments
Team
HP CMIT Notebook Design
Designer
Chris Cho
Year
2022 - 2023
Contribution
Design Lead
Concept Development
Design Research
User Experience
CMF Exploration
Design for Manufacture
Design Goal
Most travel hubs (dongles) feature a similar rectangular chassis design with a pigtail cable that is challenging to manage. Our goal was to create a unique HP design that enhances both functionality and cable manageability.
Stacking PCB to achieve small footprint
Form exploration
Pattern exploration
CMF exploration
Cable Mangement
Cable management is a crucial factor in enhancing both portability and user experience. The cable is designed to seamlessly mold to the device’s outer profile, achieving a monolithic look. Additionally, ensuring the cable offers the right balance of durability and flexibility is key to improving overall usability.
Cable durometer study
Ports
