Cooler Master Storm Controller د لوبې کنټرولر by Prompong Hakk is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 د سپینو زرو A' Design Award جایزه in د کمپیوټرو او اړوندو وسایلو ډیزاین Competition Category.
سپین زرکمپیوټر· 2024
Cooler Master Storm Controller د لوبې کنټرولر
Client: Cooler Master
د سپینو زرو A' Design Award جایزه Winner in کمپیوټر Category
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The Design
About Cooler Master Storm Controller د لوبې کنټرولر
سټورم کنټرولر د کلاوډ ګیمینګ او له څو وسیلو سره د کارونې لپاره ډیزاین شوی د لوبې کنټرولر دی. دا کنټرولر تر څلورو وسیلو پورې نښلېدلی شي، لکه موبایل، تلویزیون، کمپیوټر او کنسول. یوه مرکزي تڼۍ د وسیلو ترمنځ بدلون راولي او په بېلابېلو رنګونو ځلېږي ترڅو فعال پلیټ فارم وښيي. بېټرۍ یې تر ۴۰ ساعتونو پورې دوام کوي. په لاس تراشل شوې بڼه یې د لوی عمر لرونکي منځني لاس سره برابره ده او اندازه یې ۱۶۰ x ۱۰۵ x ۶۱ ملي متره ده. په نیولو ځایونو (ګرېپس) او د جوی سټیک په ربړ ځانګړي جوړښتونه (ټیکسچرونه) نیول ښه کوي. تولید یې د انجکشن مولډینګ له لارې د ۲۰ سلنه بیا کارول شوي پلاستيک په کارولو سره ترسره کېږي.
The Recognition
About the د سپینو زرو A' Design Award جایزه
Cooler Master Storm Controller د لوبې کنټرولر د سپینو زرو A' Design Award جایزې ګټونکی دی، یوه غیرعادي ویاړلې پېژندنه چې لوړې درجې، ښکلو، لوړو او اغېزناکو ډیزاینونو ته ورکول کېږي. د سپینو زرو ګټونکي ډېر ځلانده او خورا خلاقي کارونه دي چې د خپلو ډیزاینرانو غوره مهارت، استعداد او ځیرکتیا ښيي. له Cooler Master Storm Controller د لوبې کنټرولر څخه تمه کېږي چې یو عالي، نمونه کار وي چې په پام وړ ډول مسلکي او په ژوروالي نوښتګر دی. دا د سپینو زرو A' Design Award جایزې ګټونکی ډیزاین یو ډېر د پام وړ او ستایل شوی اختراع دی چې ګټه رسوي او د هنر، ساینس، ډیزاین او ټیکنالوژۍ حدود مخکې وړي. Cooler Master Storm Controller د لوبې کنټرولر یو جوړښت دی چې پر هغه ډېر حسد کېږي، هیلې ویښوي، مثبت احساسات راوړي او حیرانتیا او تعجب راپاروي.
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
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