Lenovo Design VP Brian Leonard
Why Lenovo separates the display and compute hardware in its new IdeaCentre AIO
He also explained why the company is separating the compute hardware from the display in its all-in-one PCs, and its approach to tablet pens and multimodal interaction of 2-in-1 laptops. Because these are high-volume products, and most of the time you see people not wanting to take a chance on colour, that’s super important to us,. Because colours are a really important part. Because the way we design is integral to how we develop the products, since you’re dealing with materials, colour, and finish, so, we engaged with Pantone to pick, and we did this very early in the process,.
In an interview with Times of India, Brian Leonard, Lenovo’s Vice President of Design, said that “We are designing PCs around Gen Z and Gen Alpha”, with colour becoming an increasingly important part of the company’s product strategy. He said, “You definitely take a look at the other pieces of the family, right? Lenovo is also watching this shift as it develops newer PCs like the IdeaPad Vibe. He also spoke about the company’s work with Pantone on the new AI laptops. More devices in the family start to express a little more. And it’s not just about colour. It’s about building a deeper connection with the younger audience and giving them great things at attainable prices, right? We do a lot of research around Gen Z and Gen Alpha, and how to connect with them, and connecting with them in one region, maybe one colour way, and another region, maybe some other colour ways. Usually, you can select it later, but you have to plan for it all. Leonard also addressed a practical issue with all-in-one PCs: repairability and access to the internal hardware. Traditional AIO designs typically put computing components behind the display, making the entire unit a single structure.
But today, it’s necessary as another way to connect with people, right?
Lenovo says dual touch surfaces on Lenovo Yoga 9n 2-in-1 are about giving users a choice
The Yoga 9n 2-in-1, for example, allows users to write on both the display and touchpad.
Leonard said the idea is mainly to give users another option for specific situations. Lenovo has also experimented with adding more ways to interact with its laptops. it also raises questions about accidental touches and whether having two input surfaces makes the experience more complicated While this adds flexibility.