Fàdákà Kọ̀mpútà · 2024
Cooler Master Storm Controller Ẹ̀rọ Ìdarí Eré
- Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award 2024 in Kọ̀mpútà
- CLIENT: Cooler Master
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About Cooler Master Storm Controller Ẹ̀rọ Ìdarí Eré
Storm Controller jẹ́ ẹ̀rọ ìdarí eré tí a ṣe àgbékalẹ̀ rẹ̀ fún eré orí àwọsánmà (cloud gaming) àti fún lílò pẹ̀lú ọ̀pọ̀lọpọ̀ ẹ̀rọ. Ẹ̀rọ ìdarí náà lè so pọ̀ mọ́ ẹ̀rọ mẹ́rin, bíi fóònù alágbèéká, tẹlifíṣọ̀n, kọ̀ǹpútà àti kọnsólù eré. Bọ́tìnnì àárín kan máa ń yí padà láàárín àwọn ẹ̀rọ náà, ó sì máa ń tan ìmọ́lẹ̀ ní àwọ̀ ọ̀tọ̀ọ̀tọ̀ láti fi hàn irú pílátífọ́ọ̀mù tí ó ń ṣiṣẹ́ lọ́wọ́. Bátírì rẹ̀ lè pé wákàtí 40. Ìrísí rẹ̀ tí a fi ọwọ́ gbẹ́ bá ọwọ́ àgbàlagbà ìwọ̀nba mu, ìwọ̀n rẹ̀ sì jẹ́ 160 x 105 x 61 mm. Àwọn àmúdájú pàtàkì lórí ibi ìdìmú àti rọ́bà jọ́ísítíìkì náà mú kí ìdìmú rẹ̀ dára sí i. Iṣẹ́ ìmújáde rẹ̀ ń lo ọ̀nà ìdàrọ́ abẹ́rẹ́ (injection molding) pẹ̀lú pílásítíìkì tí a tún lò ní ìdá 20 nínú ọgọ́rùn-ún.
About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award
Cooler Master Storm Controller Ẹ̀rọ Ìdarí Eré jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ onípọ̀nlé lọ́nà àrà ọ̀tọ̀ tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe ìpele gíga jùlọ tó dára tó sì ń kan ọkàn. Àwọn olùborí Fàdákà jẹ́ àwọn iṣẹ́ tó ń tàn yòò gidigidi tó sì ní ìṣẹ̀dá púpọ̀ tí wọ́n ń ṣàfihàn ìmọ̀ ìjìnlẹ̀, ẹ̀bùn àti ìmọ̀ràn àwọn olùṣàwòṣe wọn. A retí pé Cooler Master Storm Controller Ẹ̀rọ Ìdarí Eré yóò jẹ́ iṣẹ́ àgbàyanu, àpẹẹrẹ rere, ti ọ̀jáfáfá lọ́nà tó ṣe pàtàkì tó sì ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun jinlẹ̀. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Fàdákà A' Design Award yìí jẹ́ ohun ìmúṣẹ̀dá tó hàn gbangba gidigidi tí a mọrírì tó ń ṣe anfàní tó sì ń tì ààlà iṣẹ́ ọnà, sáyẹ́ǹsì, àwòṣe àti ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ síwájú. Cooler Master Storm Controller Ẹ̀rọ Ìdarí Eré jẹ́ ẹ̀dá tí ọ̀pọ̀lọpọ̀ ń ṣe ìlara, tó ń jí ìfẹ́ inú, tó ń mú ìmọ̀lára rere wá tó sì ń jí ìyàlẹ́nu àti ìyanu.
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- 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. - Image Credits
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