Fastweb NeXXt was created to rethink one of the most widespread technological devices in our homes: the router. Traditionally hidden from view and designed purely around technical requirements, the router has gradually become a permanent presence within the domestic environment. When Fastweb and Sketchin involved 21AM in the NeXXt project, the challenge was to transform it into a distinctive and recognizable object capable of representing the digital heart of the home.
Product design drove the entire development process, with the goal of creating a product that would be immediately associated with Fastweb while conveying innovation and technology through an elegant and iconic form. Inspired by the lotus flower, NeXXt features a vertical and symmetrical volume, enhanced by a faceted surface that adds dynamism and visual lightness.
Particular attention was also given to design for manufacturing. Behind its sophisticated appearance lies a construction system engineered to simplify production, tooling, and assembly, maximizing perceived quality through efficient manufacturing solutions.
By integrating Alexa and a dedicated light feedback system, NeXXt goes beyond the traditional category of networking devices to become a true piece of technological furniture: designed to be displayed, not hidden.