Pineal 虚拟现实头戴设备 by Mohamad Montazeri is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 A' Design Award 铜奖 in 计算机与外设设计 Competition Category.

铜计算机· 2021

Pineal 虚拟现实头戴设备

by Mohamad Montazeri

Client: Arena Design Academy

A' Design Award 铜奖 Winner in 计算机 Category

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The Design

About Pineal 虚拟现实头戴设备

Pineal 是一款无需连接电脑或手机即可独立运行的虚拟现实头戴设备。该头显重 436 克,采用轻质材料制成。简洁的造型与去繁就简的细节处理,使其操作十分简便。控制器、头带与面部衬垫的人体工学设计均经过优化,以提升佩戴的舒适度与支撑性。织物头带可根据头围大小自由调节,衬垫则采用透气面料。头显与控制器之间通过蓝牙自动连接。产品名称取自大脑中的松果体。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 铜奖

Pineal 虚拟现实头戴设备是 A' Design Award 铜奖得主，这是授予以创造力、独创性和敏锐见长的杰出设计的极具声望的认可。铜奖得主是技艺娴熟、创意惊人的作品，印证了其设计师丰富的经验、想象力与机智。预计Pineal 虚拟现实头戴设备将成为一件备受推崇、令人钦佩且被珍爱的物品，兼具显著的专业性与创新性。这件赢得 A' Design Award 铜奖的设计融入艺术、科学、设计和技术领域的最佳实践，并因注重细节而出类拔萃。Pineal 虚拟现实头戴设备出色地满足需求，触动渴望，迷住情感，并吸引好奇心。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: Pineal is a standalone VR headset and can be used without the need for a computer or mobile phone. Pineal is lighter because it is made of lighter materials. It is easier to use due to the design factors and pure form and avoiding any complexity. The ergonomics of the controllers have been improved for more comfort while using. The ergonomics of the strap and cushion have also been improved to increase balance and support.
Dimensions & Packaging: Headset Dimensions: 180.9 mm x 117 mm x 141 mm
Headset Weight: 436 g
Controllers Dimensions: 87 mm x 115 mm
Controller Weight: 120 g
Tags: Virtual reality, VR, VR Headset, Standalone VR, PINEAL, Motion Controller, Smart, Gaming,
Production Technology: The product has fine details and textures on the surface, which are preserved by CNC molding to preserve them during the manufacturing process, and finally made by heat model injection. The strap is made of fabric material that is secured with plastic and is adjustable to the size of the head. The cushion is made of breathable fabric material.
Design Challenge: Encouraging users to use a VR headset is one of the most important challenges for VR headset manufacturers. Improving the design and beauty of the product, improving the quality of use, shrinking and becoming lighter than the existing models, improving the ergonomics of the controllers, headset strap and cushions, have been examples of the challenges of this project.
Research: VR is a young technology. Its potentials and users' needs must be constantly evaluated. The research was conducted in two parts and in parallel. The first part: VR user research. This part included researching user feedback on previous uses and classifying and analyzing them. The second part: ergonomic research of the product. Ergonomic research and studies were conducted to improve the ergonomic form of the controllers and the cushion form of the headset for better and easier use.
Inspiration: The name of this VR headset is Pineal. It is inspired by the Pineal gland. The Pineal is the name of a gland in the brain that is located deep in the brain and between the left and right hemispheres of the brain. The Pineal gland has historically been the symbol of the third eye. The Pineal headset is the third eye that enables the experience of seeing the world of virtual reality.
Project Duration: This 17-month project was announced in February 2021.
Operation Flow: Turn on the headset by pressing the power button on the product. Put the headset on. You can adjust the straps to fit your head easily. If necessary, adjust the distance between the lenses and your eyes with the adjusting scroll wheel under the product. When the device is turned on, the controllers will connect to the headset automatically. The headset and controllers are connected together via Bluetooth. Pineal is a standalone VR headset and can be used without the need for a computer or mobile phone. If you need a Wi-Fi internet connection, hold the power button for 5 seconds and then select your desired network by the motion controller and connect to it. Pure design and avoidance of formal and functional complexities, has made the process of visual use simple, which makes working with it easy and enjoyable for everyone.
Image Credits: Image #1 : Creator Mohamad Montazeri, Pineal, 2021.
Image #2 : Creator Mohamad Montazeri, Pineal, 2021.
Image #3 : Creator Mohamad Montazeri, Pineal, 2021.
Image #4 : Creator Mohamad Montazeri, Pineal, 2021.
Image #5 : Creator Mohamad Montazeri, Pineal, 2021.