Aria Lub Twj Tswj Tshuaj Pleev Xim Hauv Augmented Reality by Shubhangi Chuhadia

Aria Lub Twj Tswj Tshuaj Pleev Xim Hauv Augmented Reality by Shubhangi Chuhadia is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2023 A' Design Award Nyiaj in Tsim Yav Tom Ntej Competition Category.

NyiajYav Tom Ntej· 2023

Aria Lub Twj Tswj Tshuaj Pleev Xim Hauv Augmented Reality

by Shubhangi Chuhadia

Client: Shubhangi Chuhadia

A' Design Award Nyiaj Winner in Yav Tom Ntej Category

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The Design

About Aria Lub Twj Tswj Tshuaj Pleev Xim Hauv Augmented Reality

Aria yog ib lub twj tswj uas tuav tau hauv tes rau kev tsuag xim pleev hauv augmented reality (kev pom ntxiv rau tiag). Thaum siv ua ke nrog tsom iav augmented reality, Aria pab cov neeg kos duab tsim tau cov duab graffiti 2D thiab 3D hauv qhov chaw virtual. Tus ntiv tes taw hla mus rau hauv ib qho kem ntawm lub hau uas pom pos tshab, thiab ib lub pob nias saum toj pib qhov tsuag xim. Ib lub pob nias menu qhib lub interface, hos cov pob nias scroll pauv xim, hom lub qhov tsuag thiab qhov loj me. Lub cev twj yog yas uas nchuav ua ke (injection-moulded plastic), thiab cov piezoelectric actuators muab kev hnov chwv rov qab. Cov neeg saib tuaj yeem nrhiav tau cov duab digital no hauv nroog los ntawm lawv lub xov tooj.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Nyiaj

Aria Lub Twj Tswj Tshuaj Pleev Xim Hauv Augmented Reality yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Nyiaj, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev tshaj li qub uas muab rau cov qauv tsim qib siab, zoo nkauj thiab ua rau neeg xav tsis thoob. Cov neeg yeej Nyiaj yog cov haujlwm ci ntsa iab heev thiab tsim tshiab heev uas qhia txog kev paub, kev txawj ntse thiab kev ntse ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Aria Lub Twj Tswj Tshuaj Pleev Xim Hauv Augmented Reality xav tias yuav yog ib qho haujlwm zoo kawg nkaus uas tsim rau qhia, tshaj lij heev thiab tsim tshiab tob. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Nyiaj no yog ib qho khoom tsim uas pom tseeb heev thiab neeg qhuas uas pab tau thiab nthuav dav ciam teb ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis. Aria Lub Twj Tswj Tshuaj Pleev Xim Hauv Augmented Reality yog ib qho khoom tsim uas neeg coob xav tau, uas ua rau xav, coj kev xav zoo thiab ua rau xav tsis thoob thiab xav paub.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Aria revolutionizes the traditional graffiti experience by leveraging the latest advancements in mixed reality and NFT technologies. This innovative spray paint controller allows artists to create stunning 2D/3D graffiti art in a virtual world, offering them an endless platform to showcase their talent and bring their visions to life. For art viewers, Aria provides an AR-metaverse-Pokemon-Go-like experience, where they can explore urban environments and discover art through their phones.
Dimensions & Packaging: The Aria Controller has been purposefully crafted to be a handheld device, measuring 120mm in height and 38mm in diameter. The translucent cap on top of the device features a convenient gap with a width of 22mm, which has been specifically designed to comfortably accommodate an average-sized finger
Tags: Controller, Augmented Reality, Metaverse, Digital Art, Industrial Design
Production Technology: The Aria controller's exterior casing is designed to allow for the process of injection molding. Specifically, the lower portion is composed of a durable, charcoal black, injection-molded plastic material, while the upper section consists of a similarly robust but translucent plastic. Within the device itself, one can find an array of components, including gyroscopes, LED pipes, batteries, a printed circuit board, and modules for both WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity. Additionally, the controller features piezoelectric actuators which deliver precise, tactile feedback to the user, enhancing their overall experience.
Design Challenge: The first was creating a form that effectively combined the aesthetics of a tech object with the dynamic nature of spray painting. This involved careful consideration of factors such as shape, color, and materials to achieve a product that balanced form and function.

The second challenge was designing an immersive user experience that incorporated both the physical outdoor environment and the virtual digital space. This required thoughtful planning of how users would interact with the controller in the real world, as well as how they would create and manipulate digital art in the augmented reality environment.
Research: To develop a new augmented reality spray painting controller, a comprehensive research approach was taken. Interviews were conducted with individuals who had experience with augmented reality technology and those in the field of graffiti art to gain their insights. An analysis of existing products in the market within augmented and virtual reality was also carried out to identify potential gaps and innovation opportunities. Based on this research, a specific opportunity area was identified: creating a controller designed for spray painting in augmented reality, which would provide a tactile and intuitive user experience.
Inspiration: Graffiti art is often viewed negatively in mainstream society due to its association with vandalism and property damage. This project seeks to mitigate those negative connotations by utilizing virtual world technologies to create graffiti art. By shifting the medium of expression to a digital space, the project aims to promote the artistic merit of graffiti while circumventing any potential legal or social repercussions of physical graffiti.
Project Duration: The project started in June of 2022 in San Francisco Bay Area and was finished in around 4 weeks.
Operation Flow: Aria is an Augmented reality controller that one would use while wearing AR glasses. To use the controller simply put your index finger through the top gap and press the button located on the top to start spraying. To interact with the controller in augmented reality, the menu button brings up the user interface, while the scroll buttons can be used to switch between colors, nozzle type and sizes.
Patents: Copyrights belong to Shubhangi Chuhadia, 2023
Image Credits: All images by Shubhangi Chuhadia