As soon as there is a fire, every second counts and for 43% of companies everything is at stake.
GreCon PROTECTOR
The interaction between humans and machines is essential for creating a safe working environment. The effectiveness of how users engage with the system can determine whether lives are saved in an emergency.
User behavior and safety awareness are heavily influenced by the systems in place. Our mission was clear: provide maximum clarity, seamless flows of information, and a self-explanatory structure.
We transitioned Fagus-GreCon into a digital future, guided by the timeless principles of Bauhaus: simplicity, clarity, and purpose. The result is a system that makes complex safety processes intelligible and fosters lasting trust.
The PROTECTOR exemplifies Fagus GreCon’s transformation from hardware manufacturer to digital enabler.
The brand now operates on a systemic level, with the product driving a new business model: service-driven, sustainable, and globally scalable.
From unit to unity
What once functioned as a specialized stand-alone device has evolved into a platform with a unified system architecture. Cabling was reduced by 80% – minimizing installation effort, material consumption, and potential sources of error.
At the same time, we laid the foundation for new digital services such as remote diagnostics, predictive maintenance, and integrated monitoring, making the interface an integral part of the safety concept.
Operating logic becomes trust logic – designed for people who need to respond swiftly and correctly in critical moments.
iF GOLD Award Winner
“This award reaffirms our practical innovation approach. At Fagus-GreCon, we don’t just develop products in a lab—we design solutions where fire prevention is needed the most. Close collaboration with our customers is a key part of our innovation process, fueled by a strong pioneering spirit.”
Dr. Michael Mehlhorn, Head of Global R&D Fire Prevention at Fagus-GreCon.
"A challenge in designing industrial safety equipment is to ensure usability without compromising function. The Fagus-GreCon team surprised the iF Jury by applying a consumer design ethos to an industrial solution, making operation immediate, intuitive, and highly effective. A really fascinating aspect of this design is the conscious application of Bauhaus design principles in an industrial setting."
iF Award - Jury Statement
"Bauhaus, the heart of classical modernism, is well known to creatives. Integrating its principles into a holistic 21st-century design was a crucial move in our client's strategic transformation. A design strategy, co-existsing now with W. Gropius debut work, the UNESCO World Heritage Fagus Factory. I very much appreciate the iF gold award."
Simon Koch, Director Digital at TEAMS
“I am delighted that the result of our stakeholder-centred design process has been recognized with the IF Award 2025 Gold! It confirms the added value of needs-driven design. It has led to innovation at several levels: system architecture, physical usability, and digital usability. We have applied the Bauhaus design philosophy to today's needs and put the user at the core. The result is an innovative system, both formally and functionally.”
Paul Stawenow, Senior Industrial & UX Designer at TEAMS
