QUICKSTAND for SMARTISH (in-house)

Industrial Design | Product Development | CMF | DFM

I led the design and development of the Smartish Quickstand, a 2-in-1 phone accessory for MagSafe compatible phone cases.

The MagSafe Quickstand a fabric finger loop grip, and kickstand in one compact grip. It is equipped with dual pass-through MagSafe magnets, making it compatible with accessories such as car mounts without the need to remove the product from the phone.

Design Details:

• The Quicktand is constructed from zinc alloy for structural rigidity, silicone suction cups for temporary adhesion to smooth surfaces, and integrated magnets for MagSafe interface compatibility.

• The magnetic system is dimensioned and aligned for consistent coupling with MagSafe-enabled devices and cases, allowing for stable use in grip, kickstand, and suction-mounted configurations. The silicone suction array provides temporary attachment to non-porous substrates such as glass, tile, and polished metal, with an approximate hold duration of up to one hour under nominal load conditions.

• The design eliminates adhesive interfaces, relying solely on mechanical and vacuum-based retention methods to maintain reusability and surface integrity.