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Pineal VR Headset by Mohamad Montazeri Wins the Bronze A' Design Award in Computers and Peripheral Devices Design
Mohamad Montazeri honored for computers and peripheral devices design by the international grand jury of the 2020 - 2021 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 23, 2021 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the Bronze A' Design Award in the Computers and Peripheral Devices Design category for Pineal VR Headset by Mohamad Montazeri, designed for Arena Design Academy. The recognition forms part of the 2020 - 2021 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
About the Bronze A' Design Award
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
Regarding Pineal VR Headset
Pineal is a standalone virtual reality headset that works without a computer or a mobile phone. The headset weighs 436 grams and is made of light materials. Simple forms and the absence of complex details make the headset easy to use. The ergonomics of the controllers, the strap and the cushion were improved for comfort and support. The fabric strap is adjustable to the size of the head, and the cushion uses breathable fabric. The headset and the controllers connect automatically through Bluetooth. The name refers to the pineal gland in the brain.
About Mohamad Montazeri
Mohamad Montazeri was born in 1989, Iran. He got a Bachelor’s Degree and then a Master’s Degree in Industrial Design from ID Faculty of I. Art University of Tabriz/ Iran. Mohamad is also a musician, painter, Amateur Astronomer and promoter of astronomy. He is the Founder and CEO of Arena Design Studio and Arena Design Academy that designs product, service etc, and also promotes the design knowledge. He believes that a good design makes the world better. He defines a good design in the balance of emotional with its aesthetics, usability and functionality.
Award Record
Mohamad Montazeri is a winner of 4 A' Design Awards, including this recognition. The awards span the editions from 2017 - 2018 to 2020 - 2021 of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Computers and Peripheral Devices Design Award
The A' Computer Design Award is an international design competition recognizing good computer and peripheral designs by leading designers and brands worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to computer designers, industrial designers, computer hardware engineers and computer accessory designers from all countries. Entries typically include laptops, desktop computers, workstations, servers, tablets and mainframes. Awarded computer designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/computer
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/123461
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/123461
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!123461
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/219985
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Pineal VR Headset
- Function
- VR Headset
- Category
- Computers and Peripheral Devices Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Electronics & Appliances
- Colors
- Dark Slate Gray, Black, Dim Gray and Slate Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Arena Design Academy
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Mohamad Montazeri
- Country
- Iran
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2020 - 2021
- Design ID
- #123461
Credits
- Image Credits
- Creator Mohamad Montazeri, Pineal, 2021.
Design Details
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Realization and 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.
- Operation and Interaction
- 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.
- Project Duration and Location
- This 17-month project was announced in February 2021.
- Specifications
- 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
- Keywords
- Virtual reality, VR, VR Headset, Standalone VR, PINEAL, Motion Controller, Smart, Gaming,
