Gaze Inneal Tèarainteachd So-ghiùlain by Martin Chan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 Duais Airgid A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Thoraidhean Tèarainteachd, Sàbhailteachd agus Faire Competition Category.
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Gaze Inneal Tèarainteachd So-ghiùlain
by Martin Chan
Client: Frage
Duais Airgid A' Design Award Winner in Toraidhean Tèarainteachd Category
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The Design
About Gaze Inneal Tèarainteachd So-ghiùlain
'S e inneal tèarainteachd so-ghiùlain a th' ann an Gaze a chaidh a chruthachadh gus rudan pearsanta a dhìon nuair a thèid am fàgail gun sùil orra. Thèid Gaze a chur air bòrd no air an làr agus an uair sin a chur air. Bidh camara làn àrd-mhìneachaidh le lionsa sùil-èisg 200 ceum a' clàradh na tha timcheall air. Bidh mothachair crithe agus rabhadh àrd-fhuaim a' freagairt ri gluasad neo-àbhaisteach agus a' toirt rabhadh don neach-cleachdaidh agus do dhaoine faisg air làimh. Bidh glas dhidseatach smart le pannal suathaidh a' cur casg air dùnadh sìos gun chead, agus bidh aplacaid mobile a' ceadachadh smachd iomallach. Tha am bodhaig air a dhèanamh de ABS agus PC ath-chuairteachail tro mholldadh in-stealladh.
The Recognition
About the Duais Airgid A' Design Award
Tha Gaze Inneal Tèarainteachd So-ghiùlain air Duais Airgid A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh gu math urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean den chiad ìre, àlainn agus drùidhteach. Tha buannaichean Airgid nan obraichean anabarrach boillsgeach agus gu math cruthachail a nochdas sàr-eòlas, tàlant agus geurchuis an luchd-dealbhaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Gaze Inneal Tèarainteachd So-ghiùlain na obair mhìorbhaileach, na sàr-eisimpleir a tha gu sònraichte proifeiseanta agus gu domhainn ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Airgid A' Design Award na innleachd glè fhaicsinneach, ion-mholta a bhrosnaicheas crìochan ealain, saidheans, dealbhaidh agus teicneolais. Tha Gaze Inneal Tèarainteachd So-ghiùlain na chruthachadh air a bheil mòran eud, a dhùisgeas miannan, a bheir faireachdainnean math agus a thogas iongnadh is miorbhail.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Gaze is a small portable security gadget created to guard users’ belongings. In addition to its sleek cyber appearance, it is designed to emerge into people’s everyday lives with a simple and user-friendly interface. It is equipped with an FHD 200-degree fisheye camera lens that records the movement of its surroundings. Gaze is protected by an innovative digital lock and a vibration sensor alarm system, which will alert the user and people nearby when abnormal movement is detected.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- 1. Dimensions: 88mm x 40mm x 22mm, Net Weight: 65g 2. Camera Module: 200-degree Fisheye Camera Lens, Image Stabilization Video 3. Recording Module: MP4 (H.264) Video Format, Full-HD 1080p Video Resolution, 1/2.9 Image Sensor, Loop Recording 4. Vibration Sensor Module: Vibration Detector, High Volume Buzzer Alarm, Smart Digital Lock System with Touch Panel, Audio Microphone, Built-in Memory, Waterproof Robust Structural Design 5. Battery & Charging: Built-in Lithium Ion Battery, USB-C, Pogo-pin Charging 6. Wifi Enabled: GAZE’s Mobile Phone APP
- Tags
- Alarm, Fisheye, 360, Camera, Security, Guardian, Gadget, Accessor, App
- Production Technology
- Gaze uses injection moulding for production with its main body composed of ABS and PC to enhance durability. Its' top layer is formed of PMMA with in-mould decoration. Hot runner technology is used in the moulding process. The material of the main body is 100% recyclable and eco-friendly plastic. The logo is engraved on the main body. Snap-fit and screw are used instead of glue for the assembly method.
- Design Challenge
- The team had to choose the right balance between camera coverage and level of distortion due to the fisheye nature of a wide-degree lens, such that perpetrators can be clearly identified. Programming theft alerts and smart digital lock systems is also challenging, as we aim to minimize false alerts to reduce unnecessary embarrassment. The trade-off between battery life and the size of the device was also considered.
Production viability – we want Gaze to be an affordable product; considering there is no identical product in the market, we bear the risk of unfavourable market acceptance. - Research
- The team conducted market research to find a similar product in the market with no success. Theft-related crime statistics from around the world are then collected to evaluate the imminence of developing this product. In the U.S., over 5 million larceny theft is recorded in 2019 per FBI data. Theft is characterized by a low clearance rate and high evidential difficulties. Less than 6% of recorded theft offences are charged, and no suspect could be identified for over 74% of the cases per UK ONS data. Victims mostly lost their wallets, laptop or entire bag in risky locations such as café, restaurants and bars. Apart from monetary loss, statistics by UK ONS showed the majority of the victims felt annoyed, angry and shocked by their negative emotional impact.
We hope Gaze can bring a positive social impact to society by promoting a sense of justice and bringing people together. While Gaze cannot physically stop or catch thieves, strangers sitting next to you can when they hear Gaze’s alert. - Inspiration
- There are situations in life where people have to leave their personal belongings unattended for a period, be it a restroom break in the café, playing basketball or enjoying time at the beach. This is when our valuable belongings are most vulnerable to theft. I have been a victim of theft and would like to do something about this. Gaze is designed to prevent theft from happening, scare away thieves when theft is taking place, and assist in prosecution should the worst-case scenario happen.
- Project Duration
- This project started in Nov 2020 in Hong Kong.
- Operation Flow
- Simply place Gaze on the table or floor to safeguard users’ belongings. After turning on the device for video recording, the vibration detection and the smart digital lock will also be activated; the password is required to turn off the device. Unless someone successfully turns off the device, it will continue recording until out of battery. Users can operate Gaze and unlock it by pressing the panel button. Alternatively, users can remotely control Gaze via the mobile phone app.
- Patents
- Trademark (2021) Lofty Factory Company Limited.
- Image Credits
- Image #1: Creator Martin Chan, 2022.
Image #2: Creator Martin Chan, 2022.
Image #3: Creator Martin Chan, 2022.
Image #4: Creator Martin Chan, 2022.
Image #5: Creator Martin Chan, 2022.
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