Zebra
3600 Ultra Rugged series

2013-2014

We developed the product in collaboration with Zebra's inhouse design team for best-in-class ergonomics while providing the highest survival spec for drop/seal/tumble testing in this market. The 3600 survives 2.4m drops to concrete, 5000 tumble tests, while being water submersible or ready for use in freezer environments or blazing heat.

Together with its line of accessories, Thinkable envisioned a new product language for the Zebra scanner line. The aesthetics, visualizing to great effect the harshness of the environment, stay true to the excellent human factors and ergonomics that Zebra products are known for.

Zebra 3600 scanner on a reflective glass surface
Zebra 3600 and Keyboard version side-by-side
Closeup of the Zebra 3600 Keyboard version
Zebra 3600 surrounded by lava, steam and heat
Zebra 3600 encased in an ice block
Zebra 3600 on an anvil about to be hit by a hammer
Prototype design of the 3600
Near final design of the 3600
Design history annotation of the 3600
A 3600 being used to scan a parcel barcode