Cases
This page presents selected real situations used to explain how VINCO approaches complex spatial, functional, and system problems.
​The cases shown here are based on actual work, but they are not presented as portfolios, project documentation, or records of execution.
Each case explains how real constraints were interpreted and structured into a coherent spatial, functional, and system decision where no standard solution existed.
VINCO’s involvement is limited to decision definition at the spatial, functional, and system level. Engineering design, technical validation, certification, and regulatory responsibility are outside the scope of these cases. They exist to clarify decision-making under real constraints rather than to document finished outcomes.
[Case 01]
Vehicle Cargo Space Under Extreme Constraints
Context
A Land Rover Defender 90 TD5 Hardtop (2002) was used as a reference object for a functional reorganisation of an extremely constrained cargo space, where multiple uses had to coexist without altering the vehicle’s external appearance.
Although several commercial solutions existed, none aligned with the required level of spatial discretion, visual restraint, and respect for the vehicle’s original character. The limited interior volume of the short-wheelbase configuration made the challenge fundamentally different from longer variants of the vehicle.
Constraints
. Severely limited and non-orthogonal interior volume
. Restricted access to the cargo area
. Mandatory separation between cabin and load
. Existing geometry that could not be altered
. Strong requirement for reversibility and visual discretion
. The cultural and symbolic weight of an iconic vehicle
Decision
The situation was addressed by defining a modular spatial and system structure fully adapted to the existing geometry.
Functions were carefully prioritised and organised to optimise usable volume without treating volume maximisation as the primary driver. Equal importance was given to clarity, restraint, and coherence of the overall system.
A strong aesthetic concern guided the decisions, not as decoration, but as an intrinsic consequence of respecting the vehicle’s heritage and maintaining its original spirit.
Outcome
The resulting system enabled coherent use of the available space, integrated multiple functions within a controlled envelope, and preserved the Defender’s original visual identity.
The value of the case lies in the quality of the spatial, functional, and system decisions taken under real constraints, where discretion and respect for an iconic object were as critical as functional performance.
[Case 02]
Augmented Reality Integration Under Safety Constraints
Context
A prototype was developed for EDP, a multinational energy group operating internationally, to enable the use of the first-generation Microsoft HoloLens in energy network infrastructure environments requiring certified head protection.
At the time, no commercial solution existed to adapt the device to an industrial safety helmet from 3M while preserving safety compliance, ergonomics, and operational usability.
The objective was to anticipate the use of augmented reality tools in the inspection and analysis of energy systems, as software capabilities were being developed in parallel.
Constraints
. Integration of a 579g head-mounted AR device with a certified safety helmet
. No structural modification permitted to the helmet
. No alteration permitted to the HoloLens
. Use of existing accessory attachment features only
. Balance and centre-of-gravity management for extended wear
. Absence of commercial precedents
Decision
The challenge was treated as a system interface definition rather than a mechanical attachment.
The adapter relied exclusively on the helmet’s existing accessory interfaces, avoiding any structural modification to the certified protective shell and preserving the helmet’s original configuration. The HoloLens also remained unmodified.
A reversible interface was modelled in 3D and developed through additive manufacturing as a proof-of-concept. The objective was to validate geometry, positioning, stability, and ergonomic balance prior to any operational deployment.
Particular emphasis was placed on managing the combined system’s centre of gravity, recognising the device’s mass and its potential impact on comfort and usability.
The interface was conceived as a secondary element within the overall system, independent from the helmet’s protective structure and fully removable without altering either component.
Although safety and functionality were primary drivers, the integration was developed to remain visually discreet, expressing itself through alignment and restraint rather than visible addition.
Outcome
The prototype demonstrated the feasibility of integrating augmented reality equipment into certified safety gear without altering either system, preserving full reversibility and original functionality.
The value of the case lies in defining a scalable and coherent interface between digital technology and regulated physical equipment, anticipating digital transformation within existing energy infrastructure.