Many “rugged” cases rely on aggressive faceted shapes and oversized bumpers to look tough—but true durability is about intelligent engineering, not aesthetics. For Beam, we designed a case that is rugged because of its construction, not its appearance. The result is a cleaner, friendlier form that blends seamlessly into a clinical environment while providing uncompromising protection.
Impact Protection: Devices almost always hit corners when dropped, so we reinforced them with added thickness where it counts—without unnecessary bulk. An inner silicone cushion absorbs shock, and a wavy pattern around the edges allows for compression, improving both impact resistance and aesthetics.
Medical-Grade Materials: The display is protected by scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass III, and speaker ports are covered with waterproof Tyvek to shield against spills and contaminants.
Ergonomic & Functional Design: A subtle, wipeable grip texture ensures a secure hold, while the battery compartment is designed to blend naturally into the case, doubling as a resting place for the index finger.
We also accounted for long-term product scalability. Our industrial design research informed grip placement, battery sizing, and critical design considerations to ensure the case could be adapted to various Apple and Android devices while avoiding obstructions to cameras, fingerprint scanners, and other key inputs.
