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In Je Lee Designs the Complex 1 as a Wi-Fi Router Concept

— November 5, 2024 — Art & Design
In Je Lee designed the Complex 1 device, which is a wi-fi router concept with a unique structure. The design is inspired by a unique influence -- a factory smokestack. The designer explains that just like how the chimney of the factory diffuses smoke, the antenna of the route spreads out the Wi-Fi signal throughout the space.

Rather than using the traditional slim antennas that are often on regular routers, this variation looks like a Lego piece. It has a square body with two cylinders on the side reflecting an asymmetrical antenna. It comes in a bright yellow color so that it works as a bold piece of decor -- there is also a clock on it to serve another purpose.

Image Credit: In Je Lee

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