Before the actual design work could be initiated, 3PART conducted a thorough user and market research. Subsequently, a design catalogue was developed with 3 different conceptual proposals, which in addition to the wireless device also included proposals for carrying device, charging and storage module as well as a modular barcode scanner. All proposals were visualized in the form of 3D models. In close cooperation with Spectralink, a single concept was selected, which was further developed in both design and construction.