Lens AR Akıllı Saat by Yuxuan Hua is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Gümüş Ödülü in Giyilebilir Teknolojiler Tasarımı Competition Category.

GümüşGiyilebilir Teknoloji· 2025

Lens AR Akıllı Saat

by Yuxuan Hua

A' Design Award Gümüş Ödülü Winner in Giyilebilir Teknoloji Category

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The Design

About Lens AR Akıllı Saat

Lens, spontaneliği sadelikle harmanlayarak sürükleyici açık hava maceraları için tasarlanmış bir AR akıllı saattir. Akıllı gözlükler ve akıllı telefonlar gibi mevcut AR cihazları rahatsız edici hissettirirken veya keşfi kesintiye uğratırken, Lens kusursuz bir alternatif sunar. Bir saat gibi takılan Lens'in AR özellikleri, ihtiyaç duyulduğunda her zaman hazır ve göze batmayan bir şekilde erişilebilir. Geleneksel bir monoküler gibi tutulacak şekilde tasarlanan Lens, artırılmış gerçeklik içeriğiyle yeni bir dünya ortaya çıkarır: canlıları tanımlayın, yeni patikalar keşfedin veya takımyıldızlarını keşfedin. Lens, optik keşfin nostaljisini modern keşfin heyecanıyla kusursuz bir şekilde birleştirir.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Gümüş Ödülü

Lens AR Akıllı Saat, A' Design Award Gümüş Ödülü kazananıdır; bu, göz alıcı, yüce ve etkileyici birinci sınıf tasarımlara verilen olağanüstü prestijli bir tanınırlıktır. Gümüş kazananlar, tasarımcılarının olağanüstü uzmanlığını, yeteneğini ve keskin zekasını gösteren son derece parlak ve çok yaratıcı eserlerdir. Lens AR Akıllı Saat, harika, örnek gösterilen, dikkat çekici derecede profesyonel ve derinlemesine yenilikçi bir eser olması beklenir. A' Design Award Gümüş Ödülü kazanan bu tasarım, sanat, bilim, tasarım ve teknolojinin sınırlarına fayda sağlayan ve onları ilerleten oldukça dikkat çekici, beğenilen bir buluştur. Lens AR Akıllı Saat, büyük kıskançlıkla bakılan, arzuları uyandıran, olumlu duygular getiren ve şaşkınlık ve hayranlık uyandıran bir yaratımdır.

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.