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Pineal Virtualna slušalica za stvarnost by Mohamad Montazeri

Pineal Virtualna slušalica za stvarnost by Mohamad Montazeri is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Brončana nagrada A' Design Award in Računala i Periferni Uređaji Competition Category.


BroncaRačunalo· 2021

Pineal Virtualna slušalica za stvarnost

by Mohamad Montazeri

Client: Arena Design Academy

Brončana nagrada A' Design Award Winner in Računalo Category

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The Design

About Pineal Virtualna slušalica za stvarnost

Pineal je samostalna slušalica za virtualnu stvarnost koja radi bez računala ili mobilnog telefona. Slušalica teži 436 grama i izrađena je od lakih materijala. Jednostavni oblici i odsutnost složenih detalja čine slušalicu jednostavnom za korištenje. Ergonomija kontrolera, trake i jastučića poboljšana je radi udobnosti i podrške. Tekstilna traka prilagodljiva je veličini glave, a jastučić koristi prozračnu tkaninu. Slušalica i kontroleri automatski se povezuju putem Bluetootha. Naziv se odnosi na pinealnu žlijezdu u mozgu.

The Recognition

About the Brončana nagrada A' Design Award

Pineal Virtualna slušalica za stvarnost je pobjednik Brončane nagrade A' Design Award, visoko prestižnog priznanja koje se dodjeljuje izvanrednim dizajnima što se odlikuju kreativnošću, domišljatošću i oštroumnošću. Brončani pobjednici izdašno su vješti i upečatljivo kreativni artefakti koji potvrđuju golemo iskustvo, maštu i snalažljivost svojih dizajnera. Očekuje se da Pineal Virtualna slušalica za stvarnost bude visoko cijenjen, voljen i njegovan predmet koji je izuzetno profesionalan i inovativan. Ovaj dizajn koji je osvojio Brončanu nagradu A' Design Award uključuje najbolje prakse u umjetnosti, znanosti, dizajnu i tehnologiji i izvrstan je zbog pažnje posvećene detaljima. Pineal Virtualna slušalica za stvarnost sjajno zadovoljava potrebe, dotiče želje, očarava osjećaje i privlači znatiželju.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties
Pineal is a standalone VR headset and can be used without the need for a computer or mobile phone. Pineal is lighter because it is made of lighter materials. It is easier to use due to the design factors and pure form and avoiding any complexity. The ergonomics of the controllers have been improved for more comfort while using. The ergonomics of the strap and cushion have also been improved to increase balance and support.
Dimensions & Packaging
Headset Dimensions: 180.9 mm x 117 mm x 141 mm
Headset Weight: 436 g
Controllers Dimensions: 87 mm x 115 mm
Controller Weight: 120 g
Tags
Virtual reality, VR, VR Headset, Standalone VR, PINEAL, Motion Controller, Smart, Gaming,
Production Technology
The product has fine details and textures on the surface, which are preserved by CNC molding to preserve them during the manufacturing process, and finally made by heat model injection. The strap is made of fabric material that is secured with plastic and is adjustable to the size of the head. The cushion is made of breathable fabric material.
Design Challenge
Encouraging users to use a VR headset is one of the most important challenges for VR headset manufacturers. Improving the design and beauty of the product, improving the quality of use, shrinking and becoming lighter than the existing models, improving the ergonomics of the controllers, headset strap and cushions, have been examples of the challenges of this project.
Research
VR is a young technology. Its potentials and users' needs must be constantly evaluated. The research was conducted in two parts and in parallel. The first part: VR user research. This part included researching user feedback on previous uses and classifying and analyzing them. The second part: ergonomic research of the product. Ergonomic research and studies were conducted to improve the ergonomic form of the controllers and the cushion form of the headset for better and easier use.
Inspiration
The name of this VR headset is Pineal. It is inspired by the Pineal gland. The Pineal is the name of a gland in the brain that is located deep in the brain and between the left and right hemispheres of the brain. The Pineal gland has historically been the symbol of the third eye. The Pineal headset is the third eye that enables the experience of seeing the world of virtual reality.
Project Duration
This 17-month project was announced in February 2021.
Operation Flow
Turn on the headset by pressing the power button on the product. Put the headset on. You can adjust the straps to fit your head easily. If necessary, adjust the distance between the lenses and your eyes with the adjusting scroll wheel under the product. When the device is turned on, the controllers will connect to the headset automatically. The headset and controllers are connected together via Bluetooth. Pineal is a standalone VR headset and can be used without the need for a computer or mobile phone. If you need a Wi-Fi internet connection, hold the power button for 5 seconds and then select your desired network by the motion controller and connect to it. Pure design and avoidance of formal and functional complexities, has made the process of visual use simple, which makes working with it easy and enjoyable for everyone.
Image Credits
Image #1 : Creator Mohamad Montazeri, Pineal, 2021.
Image #2 : Creator Mohamad Montazeri, Pineal, 2021.
Image #3 : Creator Mohamad Montazeri, Pineal, 2021.
Image #4 : Creator Mohamad Montazeri, Pineal, 2021.
Image #5 : Creator Mohamad Montazeri, Pineal, 2021.

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