Hot Wheels Monster Truck RC Luda Teleregilo by Adam Miller - Hot Wheels RC Design Team

Hot Wheels Monster Truck RC Luda Teleregilo by Adam Miller - Hot Wheels RC Design Team is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 Arĝenta A' Design Award in Dezajno de Ludiloj, Ludoj kaj Ŝatokupaj Produktoj Competition Category.

ArĝentoLudiloj· 2025

Hot Wheels Monster Truck RC Luda Teleregilo

by Adam Miller - Hot Wheels RC Design Team

Client: Mattel Inc.

Arĝenta A' Design Award Winner in Ludiloj Category

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The Design

About Hot Wheels Monster Truck RC Luda Teleregilo

Hot Wheels Monster Truck RC estas teleregilo por ludveturiloj. La regilo estas farita por ekzistantaj ŝatantoj de radioregata ludo kaj por uzantoj kun diversaj bezonoj rilate al moviĝeblo kaj lerteco. Unu granda butono aktivigas la kaskadan funkcion. La direktaj regiloj estas grandaj kaj markitaj per klaraj sagoj. La regilo povas esti tenata en la mano, ligita per ŝnureto, aŭ metita sur ebenan surfacon. La evoluigo sekvis hom-centritajn dezajnajn metodojn, intervjuojn kun spertuloj kaj ripetatajn testojn kun infanoj.

The Recognition

About the Arĝenta A' Design Award

Hot Wheels Monster Truck RC Luda Teleregilo estas gajninto de la Arĝenta A' Design Award, grandege prestiĝa rekono donata al plejklasaj, belegaj kaj impresaj dezajnoj. La Arĝentaj gajnintoj estas treege brilaj kaj treege kreemaj verkoj, kiuj ilustras la elstaran sperton, talenton kaj sagacon de siaj dezajnistoj. Oni atendas, ke Hot Wheels Monster Truck RC Luda Teleregilo estu mirinda, montrinda verko, kiu estas rimarkinde profesia kaj profunde nova. Ĉi tiu dezajno gajninta la Arĝentan A' Design Award estas tre rimarkinda, admirata inventaĵo, kiu profitigas kaj antaŭenigas la limojn de arto, scienco, dezajno kaj teknologio. Hot Wheels Monster Truck RC Luda Teleregilo estas vaste enviata kreaĵo, kiu vekas dezirojn, alportas pozitivajn sentojn kaj ekbrilas miron kaj mirigon.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The new Hot Wheels Monster Truck RC Controller delivers the excitement of RC play to core fans, yet is inclusive of new users who may have a variety of unique mobility and dexterity needs.
Dimensions & Packaging: 95mm x 42mm x 68mm (measured from the controller battery door to the thumbsticks).

The vehicle dimensions that will work with this controller vary, but will be included with models ~ 350mm long x 200mm wide x 200mm tall.
Tags: accessibility, inclusivity, play, design, inclusive design, user centered design, human centered design, special needs, empower, fun
Production Technology: Human Centered Design methodologies were employed to put Hot Wheels RC’s target users at the center of the design work. Extensive user-testing, idea iteration and additional validation practices were followed to ensure exciting RC play can be delivered to both existing audiences and users with special needs.
Design Challenge: The challenge was to deliver exciting RC play that is easy and fun for all abilities. This meant maintaining fun and intuitive RC controls for existing Hot Wheels RC audiences while expanding usability to fans with a variety of mobility and dexterity needs. Understanding that not everyone plays the same way presents the challenge of identifying core barriers to play that exist for a wide range of users, and addressing them all inclusively. Challenge Accepted.
Research: The Accessible Play Challenge was launched across Mattel Design teams and was judged by Design leadership. Winning concepts, like the HW Monster Truck RC Controller, then entered into a Design Sprint phase, which required divergent brainstorming, interviews with subject matter experts, (in this case, special needs educators), and iterative testing with children with a variety of mobility and dexterity needs to refine and validate the design.
Inspiration: Mattel is celebrating its 80th Anniversary as the world’s most trusted toy and entertainment company, home to the world's biggest brands, like Hot Wheels, Barbie, Uno, and more. Mattel is driven to create innovative products and experiences that inspire fans, entertain audiences, and develop children through play. Understanding that not everyone plays the same way, Hot Wheels design and development teams have embarked on a mission to reimagine existing toys with inclusivity at the core, so the company can deliver on its purpose: empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential, for all.
Project Duration: The project started in 2023 as an accessible toy design challenge. As a finalist in that challenge, the Accessible RC Controller concept then entered a robust design sprint and user testing phase to challenge assumptions, unlock innovation, and deliver play for ALL. The finished product will launch Fall 2025.
Operation Flow: The inclusive Hot Wheels Monster Truck RC controller was designed to increase access to the joy of RC play to users with special needs. The stunt feature can be activated by pushing a single large button, the directional controls are large and with clearly indicated directional arrows. The controller can be attached by a lanyard and operated in hand, or placed against a flat surface, allowing for greater play accessibility.
Team Members: Hot Wheels RC Design Team
Gerry Cody
Adam Miller
Sam Tsui
Melissa Scanlan
Amanda Verzini
Image Credits: Image #1: Photographer Adam Miller, Hero Shot, 2025. Image #2: Photographer Adam Miller, Activation Shot, 2025. Image #3: Photographer Adam Miller, Supplemental Shot, 2025.
Video credits: Videographer Adam Miller, Accessible Controller, 2025.