The LOCKWALL project was my final submission for my Bachelor’s degree in industrial design. I set out with the goal of improving the common pegboard. I spent a few months prototyping different mechanisms for a locking system that was still easy to pull apart. The key objective for me was to make the pegboard holes as secure as possible, so they would both not fall out on their own and also be strong enough to handle heavy items such as monitors and speakers.
Once I had a mechanism I was happy with, I proceeded to design a desk that incorporated the system. I wanted to have another full furniture item for my portfolio before I graduated, so I made sure to do something that, while achievable, would also be a great demonstration of my skills as a furniture designer and bespoke woodworker.
Making sure to incorporate the style of my previous project under this brand name through the use of specific angles and materials, I ended up with the desk you see above.
LOCKWALL Mechanism
The LOCKWALL was developed before the desk ever took shape. The system works similar to a cam connector - two pins align the module so it is straight as it goes into the wall, then the module turns 90 degrees to lock.
High adaptability
Using this system, I mostly use custom made bolts that can hook any of the various modules onto the wall.
Each bolt is made to fit a zip tip, so cable management can be run along the entire board.
DIY Modules
LOCKWALL modules are all 3D printed using a standard FDM 3D printer. This means that users can design and make their own modules. New ways to use the system can be developed and released long after the initial installation of the system.