Cooler Master Storm Controller Comandament de joc by Prompong Hakk

Argent Ordinador · 2024

Cooler Master Storm Controller Comandament de joc

by Prompong Hakk

A' Design Award d'Argent 2024 in Ordinador
CLIENT: Cooler Master
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About Cooler Master Storm Controller Comandament de joc

Storm Controller és un comandament de joc dissenyat per al joc al núvol i per utilitzar-se amb diversos dispositius. El comandament es connecta fins a quatre dispositius, com ara mòbil, televisor, ordinador i consola. Un botó central permet canviar entre els dispositius i s'il·lumina en diferents colors per indicar la plataforma activa. La bateria dura fins a 40 hores. La forma esculpida a mà s'adapta a la mà d'un adult mitjà i mesura 160 x 105 x 61 mm. Les textures personalitzades a les empunyadures i la goma del joystick milloren la subjecció. La producció utilitza emmotllament per injecció amb un 20 per cent de plàstic reciclat.

About the A' Design Award d'Argent

Cooler Master Storm Controller Comandament de joc és un guanyador del guardó A' Design Award d'Argent, un reconeixement extraordinàriament prestigiós concedit a dissenys d'alta gamma, esplèndids i impressionants. Els guanyadors d'Argent són obres tremendament brillants i summament creatives que il·lustren la perícia, el talent i la perspicàcia excepcionals dels seus dissenyadors. Es preveu que Cooler Master Storm Controller Comandament de joc sigui una obra meravellosa i de gran lluïment, remarcablement professional i profundament innovadora. Aquest disseny guanyador del guardó A' Design Award d'Argent és un invent molt notable i admirat que beneficia i fa avançar els límits de l'art, la ciència, el disseny i la tecnologia. Cooler Master Storm Controller Comandament de joc és una creació molt envejada que evoca desitjos, introdueix sentiments positius i desperta sorpresa i admiració.

Press Kit

Unique Properties: Introducing Cooler Masters inaugural PC controller tailored for Cloud Gaming, boasting multi-hosting capabilities and premium design features. The Storm Controller seamlessly connects to up to 4 devices, ensuring uninterrupted gameplay with an impressive 40-hour battery life. Its ergonomically hand-sculpted design enhances comfort during extended gaming sessions, while the distinctive Cooler Master aesthetic and superior technical performance elevate it above others in its class.
Dimensions & Packaging: The controller measures 160 x 105 x 61 mm. The controller is designed to suit the average adult hand.
Tags: Cooler Master, Storm Controller, Gaming Peripheral, shakes bkk, Gaming
Production Technology: A bespoke texture plate was commissioned to emboss a uniquely crafted Cooler Master pattern onto the rubber grips, ensuring a distinct tactile experience. Another texture, featuring a dissected Cooler Master Halo, was specifically designed for the joystick rubber, further enhancing grip and control during gameplay. Manufactured through a standard injection molding process, the controller upholds Cooler Masters commitment to sustainability by incorporating 20 percent recycled plastic material.
Design Challenge: The creation of the Storm controller posed a unique challenge, as it was built upon an existing factory platform, restricting modifications to the split line profile and button positioning. Despite this constraint, the team was determined to enhance the controllers ergonomic feel based on research and observation findings. Numerous 3D prints and prototypes were developed to refine the contours and shape of the Hybrid D-Pad.
Research: Through collaboration with a local Research company and an online workshop held during Computex, extensive research was conducted to uncover new insights into controller pain points and design preferences. This comprehensive approach aimed to identify user acceptance levels for battery life, exploring options such as hot-swappable or built-in batteries. Additionally, the research delved into D-Pad preferences and ergonomic considerations, ensuring that user feedback directly informed the design process, resulting in a controller that addresses the diverse needs and preferences of gamers.
Inspiration: To ensure an exceptional gaming experience the team crafted a controller facilitating seamless gameplay across multiple devices, a pioneering feat demanding compatibility with at least 4 platforms, mobile, TV, PC, and console, a first during development. The design emphasizes subtle yet distinctive details, such as the custom Anti-Blister D-Pad, Joystick Rubber, and Controller Grip, all with dedicated Cooler Master brand patterns.
Project Duration: The Controller was conceptualized over the duration of 3 months with another 6 months of development with the factory, totaling 9 months in project lead time.
Operation Flow: The Storm Controllers multi-device connectivity empowers users to pair it with up to four devices, effortlessly switching between them at the press of a button. Serve as your primary gaming peripheral across all devices, relishing the convenience of seamless transitions.
At the heart of this functionality lies the distinctive Cooler Master Halo Logo, shaping the swap button at the controllers center. Illuminating in various colors, it intuitively signals different platform connections—such as Android and PC—enhancing user experience and convenience.
Image Credits: shakes bkk