Cortina U4 generation 2 headlight

A design-update to the U4 generation 1 headlight, originally designed by StudioMOM, mostly focusing on improving light & energy efficiency and usability. A switch from AAA to AA batteries and from back- to side-activation of the headlight.

The goals of this project:

• Improvement of light efficiency, intensity and battery life.

• Change of battery type & internal architecture from AAA to AA

• Impact & Sizing study

• Preserving the exterior shape & design intent as much as possible.

• Improvement of Moisture tightness

• Adding of tamper protection

• Adding of structural Poka Yoke principle for (re-)assembly

• Improvement of durability & lifespan through structural optimizations

• Improvement of usability by switching light activation & internal configuration from the back to the side of the housing

• RKF standards

Design & Engineering by Sikko Valk & Jacco de Haan
Product Design for Cortina in collaboration with Buzaglo B.V.