Lens Uati Atamai AR by Yuxuan Hua is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Ario in Mamanu Tekinolosi Ofu Competition Category.

ArioTekinolosi Ofu· 2025

Lens Uati Atamai AR

by Yuxuan Hua

A' Design Award Ario Winner in Tekinolosi Ofu Category

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The Design

About Lens Uati Atamai AR

O le Lens o se uati atamai AR mo malaga fa'afiafia i fafo, e tu'ufa'atasi ai le fa'afuase'i ma le faigofie. A'o o masini AR o lo'o i ai pei o tioata atamai ma telefoni feaveai'i e foliga mai e fa'alavelave pe fa'ase'ese'e su'esu'ega, o le Lens e ofoina atu se filifiliga lelei. E ofuina e pei o se uati, o mea AR a le Lens e maua pe a mana'omia, e le fa'alavelave ma e sau'ili i taimi uma. Na mamanuina ina ia uuina e pei o se monocular masani, e fa'aalia mai ai se lalolagi fou ma mea fa'aopoopo: iloa meaola, su'esu'e auala fou, pe iloa fa'asologa o fetu. O le Lens e tu'ufa'atasi lelei le manatua o su'esu'ega fa'ava'ai ma le fiafia o su'esu'ega fa'aonaponei.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Ario

O le A' Design Award Ario na manumalo ai Lens Uati Atamai AR, o se faamaoniga matuā mamalu e tuuina atu i mamanu sili ona lelei, matagofie ma mataʻutia. O ē manumalo i le Ario o galuega susulu tele ma fatufatuaʻi e faaalia ai le poto, le taleni ma le atamai o tagata mamanu. E faamoemoeina Lens Uati Atamai AR e avea ma galuega matagofie, o se fesuiaiga mo isi, e iloga i le tomai faapolofesa ma mea fou loloto. O lenei mamanu na manumalo i le A' Design Award Ario o se mea e iloga, ua mataʻina e aogā ma tuleia atu tapulaʻa o le faatufugaga, saienisi, mamanu ma tekonolosi. Lens Uati Atamai AR o se mea e fiafia i ai le toatele, e fafagu ai manaʻoga, aumaia ai lagona lelei ma tupu ai le ofo.

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.