Cooler Master Storm Controller Mea Hoʻokele Pāʻani by Prompong Hakk

Cooler Master Storm Controller Mea Hoʻokele Pāʻani by Prompong Hakk is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award Kala in Hoʻolālā Lolouila a me Mea Lolouila Pili Competition Category.

KalaLolouila· 2024

Cooler Master Storm Controller Mea Hoʻokele Pāʻani

by Prompong Hakk

Client: Cooler Master

A' Design Award Kala Winner in Lolouila Category

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The Design

About Cooler Master Storm Controller Mea Hoʻokele Pāʻani

He mea hoʻokele pāʻani ʻo Storm Controller i hoʻolālā ʻia no ka pāʻani ao a me ka hoʻohana ʻana me nā polokalamu hana like ʻole. Hoʻopili ka mea hoʻokele i nā mea hana ʻehā, e like me ke kelepona paʻalima, ke kīwī, ka lolouila a me ka pahu pāʻani. Hoʻololi kekahi pihi waena ma waena o nā mea hana a hoʻomālamalama i nā waihoʻoluʻu like ʻole e hōʻike ai i ke kahua e hana nei. Mau ka pākaukau uila a hiki i 40 mau hola. Kūpono ke ʻano i kālai lima ʻia i ka lima makua maʻamau a he 160 x 105 x 61 mm kona nui. Hoʻomaikaʻi nā ʻili kūikawā ma nā paʻa lima a me ka lāhui o ke kia hoʻokele i ka paʻa ʻana. Hoʻohana ka hana ʻana i ka hoʻoheheʻe hoʻokomo me ka 20 pākēneka o ka plastika i hana hou ʻia.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Kala

Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā Cooler Master Storm Controller Mea Hoʻokele Pāʻani i ka A' Design Award Kala, he ʻike hoʻohanohano nui loa i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā kiʻekiʻe loa, nani a kupaianaha. He mau hana ʻālohilohi loa a hana noʻeau nui nā lanakila Kala e hōʻike ana i ka loea, ka makakoho a me ka ʻoi aku o ka noʻonoʻo o kā lākou poʻe hoʻolālā. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo ka hoʻolālā Cooler Master Storm Controller Mea Hoʻokele Pāʻani he hana kupaianaha, kūlana ʻoi aku, ʻoihana kiʻekiʻe a hou loa. ʻO kēia hoʻolālā i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Kala he mea hoʻokumu kūpono loa, mahalo ʻia e hāʻawi i ka pōmaikaʻi a hoʻoneʻe i nā palena o ka hana noʻeau, ka ʻepekema, ka hoʻolālā a me ka ʻenehana. He mea i ʻeleu ʻia e nā mea he nui ka hoʻolālā Cooler Master Storm Controller Mea Hoʻokele Pāʻani e hoʻāla i ka makemake, lawe mai i nā manaʻo maikaʻi a hoʻāla i ka kamahaʻo a me ka mahalo.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

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.
Team Members: Prompong Hakk
Marco D'Ignazio
Surakead Hemwimon
Chris Chen
Image Credits: shakes bkk