Lens Moos Ntse AR by Yuxuan Hua is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Nyiaj in Tsim Thev Naus Laus Zis Hnav Tau Competition Category.

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Lens Moos Ntse AR

by Yuxuan Hua

A' Design Award Nyiaj Winner in Thev Naus Laus Zis Hnav Tau Category

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The Design

About Lens Moos Ntse AR

Lens yog lub moos ntse AR rau kev taug txuj kev nyuaj sab nraum zoov uas zoo siab, sib xyaw kev tshwm sim tam sim ntawd nrog kev yooj yim. Thaum cov cuab yeej AR uas muaj xws li tsom iav ntse thiab xov tooj smartphones xav tias cuam tshuam lossis cuam tshuam kev tshawb nrhiav, Lens muab lwm txoj kev xaiv uas zoo. Hnav zoo li ib lub moos, Lens cov yam ntxwv AR muaj thaum xav tau, tsis cuam tshuam thiab npaj txhij ib txwm. Tsim los tuav zoo li lub tsom iav ib leeg ib txwm muaj, nws nthuav tawm lub ntiaj teb tshiab nrog cov ntsiab lus ntxiv: txheeb xyuas tsiaj txhu, tshawb nrhiav txoj kev tshiab, lossis nrhiav pom pab pawg hnub qub. Lens sib txuas zoo ntawm kev nco txog kev tshawb pom optical nrog kev zoo siab ntawm kev tshawb nrhiav niaj hnub nimno.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Nyiaj

Lens Moos Ntse AR 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. Lens Moos Ntse AR 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. Lens Moos Ntse AR 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: Lens is an AR smartwatch for immersive outdoor adventures, blending spontaneity with simplicity. Unlike intrusive AR tools like smart glasses or smartphones, Lens offers a seamless alternative. Worn like a watch, its AR features are unobtrusive and ready when needed. Designed to be held like a monocular, Lens unveils a world of augmented content, merging the nostalgia of telescopic discovery with the thrill of modern exploration.
Dimensions & Packaging: *Dimensions*
-Watch Diameter: 48mm (ideal for a balance of functionality and portability)
-Thickness: 20mm
-Weight: 68g
Tags: Augmented Reality, Smartwatch, Outdoor, Monocular, AR, Wearable Technologies
Production Technology: Lens was designed with a focus on ergonomic comfort and seamless functionality. Crafted from aerospace-grade aluminum for durability and lightweight wear, it features advanced AR projection, a wide FOV camera for immersive visuals, and a compact LiDAR for precise spatial mapping. The quick-detach mechanism enhances versatility, while extensive prototyping and real-world testing ensured optimal performance for outdoor exploration.
Research: We interviewed hikers, foragers, and stargazers to uncover their main frustrations with outdoor AR apps:

1.Devices were too bulky to carry comfortably.
2.Many were too fragile for rugged environments.
3.Frequent screen interactions disrupted the flow of exploration.

And these insights guided our design:

1.A quick-detach mechanism.
2.Intuitive monocular-holding gesture for seamless AR interaction.
3.A capacitive haptic button enabling both simple and complex controls.
4.An integrated haptic motor to reduce cognitive load, letting users stay focused on their surroundings.
Inspiration: Lens was inspired by the age-old act of sighting through telescopes, reimagined for the modern adventurer. Designed to be held like a traditional monocular, it blends the nostalgia of optical discovery with cutting-edge AR technology. Addressing the shortcomings of other AR tools - like the intrusiveness of glasses or the disruption of smartphones - Lens enhances exploration with instant, unobtrusive insights while preserving the spontaneity of outdoor adventures.
Project Duration: Lens began during the pandemic in 2021, driven by a desire to enhance connections and exploration during a unique time. After two years of development, it was completed in December 2023, ready to redefine how we engage with the world around us.
Operation Flow: Lens works seamlessly as a smartwatch and transforms into an AR monocular when removed from the wrist. Interaction is intuitive - simply hold it up to access features like navigation, identification, and stargazing. Key frames include wrist-worn mode for portability and monocular mode for immersive AR. Its unobtrusive design outperforms other tools by delivering instant insights without disrupting the natural experience, ensuring spontaneity and immersion.