Next generation electrical installation
Next generation electrical installation
Eligent
2023-
In production
Industrial design, Strategy
Engineering: Inventas Kristiansand
Identity: Jonas Vetlesen
Animation: Rayan Zomorodi
The wall socket is one of the most overlooked products in a building. Something you take for granted, and an eyesore when you start noticing. When Eligent came to us with a vision to rethink electrical installations from the ground up, they didn't stop at the internals. Our collaboration started with the cover plate, but has been expanding ever since.
Our main ambition was to create something which blends into any environment. However, with subtle detailing which are strictly functional, we gave the outlet a distinct look which sets it apart from its competitors. Pushing the form to its absolute minimum, the design sits just 2.5 millimetres off the wall surface. Paired with color matching you can achieve a seamless end result.
The chamfered shadow edge on the backside hides unevenness in the wall, without creating a visible dirt gap. A subtle chamfer around the outlets makes it more durable, and a slight radius in the corners for the same reason, all while still appearing strict.
The system works seamlessly with a patented method engineered by Eligent and Inventas. By separating all technical wiring inside the wall from the final components outside of the wall, electricians can complete the heavy work early in the build and simply mount the final cover into place at the end. For electricians, it streamlines workflow on site and increases installation efficiency.
The wall socket will be available in many finishes, including anodized aluminum.