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Lens AR Akylly Sagat by Yuxuan Hua

Lens AR Akylly Sagat by Yuxuan Hua is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Kümüş Baýragy in Geýilýän Tehnologiýalar Dizaýny Competition Category.


KümüşGeýilýän Tehnologiýa· 2025

Lens AR Akylly Sagat

by Yuxuan Hua

A' Design Award Kümüş Baýragy Winner in Geýilýän Tehnologiýa Category

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The Design

About Lens AR Akylly Sagat

Lens açyk howada çuňňur başdan geçirmeler üçin niýetlenen AR akylly sagaty bolup, tötänliligi ýönekeýlik bilen birleşdirýär. Akylly äýnekler we smartfonlar ýaly bar bolan AR enjamlary bökdenç ýa-da gözlegi bozýan ýaly bolsa, Lens bitewi alternatiwany hödürleýär. Sagat ýaly geýilýän Lens-iň AR aýratynlyklary zerur bolanda elýeterlidir, bökdenç däl we hemişe taýyndyr. Adaty monokular ýaly tutulmak üçin döredilen ol, artdyrylan mazmun bilen täze dünýäni açýar: jandarlary kesgitläň, täze ýollary öwreniň ýa-da ýyldyz toplumlaryny tapyň. Lens optiki açyşyň nostalgiýasyny häzirki zaman gözlegiň tolgundyryjylygy bilen bitewi birleşdirýär.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Kümüş Baýragy

Lens AR Akylly Sagat A' Design Award Kümüş Baýragynyň ýeňijisidir; bu owadan, belent we täsirli ýokary derejeli dizaýnlara berilýän adatdan daşary abraýly ykrarnamadyr. Kümüş ýeňijileri dizaýnerleriniň ajaýyp bilimini, zehinini we ýiti aňyny görkezýän aşa ýalpyldawuk we örän döredijilikli eserlerdir. Lens AR Akylly Sagat ajaýyp, nusgalyk, üns çekiji derejede hünärmenlikli we çuňňur täzelikçi eser bolmagy garaşylýar. A' Design Award Kümüş Baýragyny gazanan bu dizaýn sungatyň, ylmyň, dizaýnyň we tehnologiýanyň çäklerine peýda berýän we ony öňe sürýän örän üns çekiji, haýran galynýan oýlap tapyşdyr. Lens AR Akylly Sagat köpüň gabanjyna sezewar bolýan, isleglerimizi oýarýan, oňyn duýgulary getirýän we haýranlyk we geň galmagy döredýän eserdir.

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.

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