As mentioned in the previous update, we are working on the industrial design for Spectrum. We are looking forward to sharing some of the early design concepts with you, but before that we need you to share some more thoughts!

Crazy gaming design or something more sleek?

Here’s what we think:

When you want to buy a ‘gaming’ monitor with specs such as fast response time and high refresh rate you oftentimes end up getting an over-sized, over-designed product full of weird angles, lights, and fake vent holes.

We know this kind of product has a reason to exist, there is demand for it after all. But we also feel that it not something Eve would like to make! Also, based on your feedback we feel that there is a lot of demand for a sleek looking, ergonomic monitor. With careful attention to details, without adding elements that don’t add real value.

This is where we envision the positioning of Project: Spectrum’s appearance:



I’ll keep my post brief and get straight to the point! Here are some of the questions that popped up while discussing Spectrum with our design partner Propeller

Cable management

Q1: Are cable guides, cable clips and covers important for you?

Should we focus on this feature?

Yes, cable management is super important for me

It’s nice to have, but I don’t really care that much

I don’t need my monitor to manage cables for me

Other, I’ll leave a comment below 0 voters

Q2: Do you folks have any good examples of cable management solutions in monitors today?

Please comment below and let us know why these are good solutions for you, especially if you are currently using them!

Ports

Currently we have the following ports planned:

HDMI 1x DisplayPort 1x USB-C 1x w/ USB PowerDelivery up to 100 W

1x (*TBD) USB-A 2x

Q3: How does this port selection look to you?

Perfect, as long as I get that second USB-C port

Perfect, I don’t need that second USB-C port

I need one or more additional ports, and I will comment below 0 voters

Q4: Where should the ports be placed?

Most monitors have their ports on the back. USB ports are sometimes on the sides. Please comment below and tell us where you think the ports should be!

Buttons

Q5: What kind of physical buttons should Spectrum rock?

What are the must-have buttons on the monitor frame? What are some good examples of monitors that handled this feature right?

Additional features

Q6: Would you like Spectrum to have an integrated camera?

It is not very common in monitors, but it would be great to know your thoughts here!

Yes, but only if the cam supports Windows Hello

Yes, a built-in camera would be awesome

I don’t care about integrated cameras

No, I don’t want an integrated cam

Other, I’ll leave a comment below 0 voters

Q7: Should our monitor have an integrated microphone?

We have agreed in a previous topic that the monitor will not have integrated speakers. But what about a mic?

Yes, an integrated mic could be a useful feature

I don’t really care about microphones

No, I don’t want an integrated mic

Other, I’ll leave a comment below 0 voters

Q8: How does edge-to-edge glass sound to you?

Using glass cover on top of the display will increase the price, but it allows for a seamless bezel, is easier to keep clean, and looks great. Good examples are the Apple iMac and their new monitor, and Microsoft’s Surface Studio.