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Computer KIT
A fully modular all-in-one computer built entirely from refurbished laptop components.
Through a dedicated upcycling pipeline, this project transforms discarded machines into functional desktop computers, challenging conventional electronics lifecycles while reimagining how we design, assemble, and repair our everyday digital tools.
A custom 3D-printed support system designed to adapt 13"–15" laptop motherboards for desktop integration. VESA-compatible, it leverages the universal screw pattern found on most LCD panels, enabling flexible mounting options and easy assembly.
The case is built from symmetrical, laser-cut and folded metal sheets — a low-cost, widely available, and highly reliable manufacturing method.
ComputerKIT runs on GNOME/Linux — a fast, lightweight and fully open-source environment.The project explores the potential of customized interfaces, and the growing power of cloud-based tools, proving that most users no longer need proprietary hardware to work efficiently.
ComputerKIT was exhibited at the Biennale Internationale Design Saint-Étienne 2025, as part of the Resources: Anticipating Tomorrow exhibition. This show reinterpreted modernist design principles through contemporary concerns : resource optimization, circular economy, and long-term product durability.