House of Marley Island dual Qi Wireless Charger
Sustainable Wireless Charging Concept Case Study
A proposed dual Qi wireless charger developed for House of Marley, designed to charge up to two compatible devices simultaneously while extending the brand’s sustainable accessory language into a multi-device charging format.
Island explored how everyday wireless charging could become more useful, organized, and brand-aligned through dual-device functionality, natural material cues, compact product architecture, and consumer electronics accessory development.
Role: Product Development and Product Management
Brand: House of Marley
Category: Sustainable Consumer Electronics Accessories
Product Type: Dual Qi Wireless Charger Concept
Focus: Wireless Charging, Dual-Device Product Architecture, Sustainable Materials, OEM Development, CMF, Packaging Concept
Project Overview
House of Marley’s accessory portfolio created an opportunity to explore wireless charging beyond a single-device pad.
Island was developed as a proposed dual Qi charger that could charge up to two compatible devices simultaneously. The concept addressed a common user need: reducing charging clutter while creating a more intentional place for multiple everyday devices.
The product combined consumer electronics functionality with House of Marley’s material-driven brand language, including sustainable design cues, compact form, and a lifestyle-oriented charging experience.
The Opportunity
I contributed to the product development direction across product positioning, form refinement, material review, supplier coordination, packaging thinking, and launch-readiness planning.
My responsibilities included:
Supporting product direction for a dual-device wireless charging concept
Reviewing product form, proportions, device placement, and charging zones
Evaluating how two devices could sit on the product simultaneously
Supporting material and CMF alignment with the House of Marley brand
Coordinating with OEM partners on product feasibility and sample development
Reviewing charging usability, cable access, product stability, and tabletop footprint
Considering packaging requirements and consumer-facing product communication
Supporting pre-launch product-development planning
My Role
I contributed to the product development process across product positioning, material review, supplier coordination, sample evaluation, packaging readiness, and launch support.
My responsibilities included:
Supporting the product direction for a sustainable wireless charging accessory
Reviewing product form, proportions, material transitions, and finish details
Coordinating with OEM partners on product execution and sample development
Evaluating bamboo surface quality, fit, finish, and perceived value
Reviewing charging usability, cable access, device placement, and product stability
Supporting CMF alignment with the House of Marley brand language
Coordinating packaging requirements and consumer-facing product communication
Supporting retail and e-commerce launch readiness
Development Approach
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The product needed to solve a more advanced charging need than a single pad.
Use cases included:
Charging two phones
Charging a phone and earbuds
Shared charging on a desk or nightstand
Reducing cable clutter
Creating a dedicated device drop zone
Supporting everyday home and office routines
The concept needed to feel simple even though it supported more functionality than a standard wireless charger.
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Dual-device charging required clear placement zones and enough spacing for two compatible devices.
Development considerations included:
Charging coil placement
Device spacing
Product footprint
Phone orientation
Access to screens and notifications
Cable exit location
Heat and charging-performance considerations
User understanding of where to place each device
The layout needed to make simultaneous charging intuitive without adding unnecessary complexity.
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Island needed to feel connected to the House of Marley ecosystem rather than a generic electronics accessory.
Development focused on:
Natural material cues
Recycled-material positioning
Warm tactile finishes
Minimal visual clutter
Brand-appropriate logo placement
Cohesion with One Drop and other House of Marley accessories
A form language that felt appropriate for home and lifestyle environments
The material direction helped create differentiation in a crowded wireless charging category.
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A dual charger needs enough surface area for two devices, but it cannot become oversized for a desk or nightstand.
Product refinement focused on:
Compact overall footprint
Device placement clarity
Stable tabletop use
Cable routing
Low-profile form
Ease of use
Visual balance with two devices installed
Product proportions that felt intentional rather than oversized
The goal was to create a charging product that felt organized, useful, and visually calm.
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The concept required coordination around electronics, material execution, assembly, and cost.
Supplier and development considerations included:
Dual Qi charging component integration
Internal layout and coil spacing
Housing construction
Material and finish samples
Cable and power input requirements
Product dimensions and tolerances
Assembly and quality expectations
Packaging fit and protection
Production-readiness planning
This work helped evaluate how the concept could move toward manufacturing if advanced further.
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Because dual wireless charging can be misunderstood quickly, packaging needed to explain the function clearly.
Retail and e-commerce communication would need to address:
Dual-device charging
Qi compatibility
Device placement
Included cable or power requirements
Sustainable material story
Compact home and desk use
Brand and lifestyle positioning
Product imagery and feature callouts
The concept was developed with potential commercial presentation in mind, even though it did not move forward to release.