Cooler Master Storm Controller Игровой контроллер by Prompong Hakk is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 Серебряная премия A' Design Award in Дизайн компьютеров и периферийных устройств Competition Category.
СеребрянаяКомпьютер· 2024
Cooler Master Storm Controller Игровой контроллер
Client: Cooler Master
Серебряная премия A' Design Award Winner in Компьютер Category
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The Design
About Cooler Master Storm Controller Игровой контроллер
Storm Controller — игровой контроллер, разработанный для облачного гейминга и работы с несколькими устройствами одновременно. Контроллер подключается сразу к четырём устройствам: смартфону, телевизору, компьютеру и консоли. Центральная кнопка переключает между устройствами и подсвечивается разными цветами,指ывая активную платформу. Заряда батареи хватает до 40 часов. Форма, смоделированная вручную, соответствует руке среднего взрослого пользователя; габариты — 160 x 105 x 61 мм. Специально разработанные текстуры на рукоятках и резиновых накладках стиков улучшают сцепление. Производство осуществляется методом литья под давлением с использованием пластика, на 20 процентов состоящего из вторичного сырья.
The Recognition
About the Серебряная премия A' Design Award
Cooler Master Storm Controller Игровой контроллер — лауреат Серебряной премии A' Design Award, чрезвычайно престижного признания, присуждаемого великолепным, впечатляющим проектам высочайшего уровня. Обладатели Серебряной премии — это в высшей степени блестящие и чрезвычайно творческие работы, демонстрирующие выдающийся опыт, талант и проницательность их авторов. Ожидается, что Cooler Master Storm Controller Игровой контроллер станет чудесной, образцовой работой, заметно профессиональной и глубоко инновационной. Этот проект, получивший Серебряную премию A' Design Award, — весьма примечательное, вызывающее восхищение изобретение, которое приносит пользу и раздвигает границы искусства, науки, дизайна и технологий. Cooler Master Storm Controller Игровой контроллер — творение, которому многие завидуют, оно пробуждает желания, дарит положительные чувства и вызывает изумление и восторг.
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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