Cooler Master Storm Controller 游戏手柄 by Prompong Hakk is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award 银奖 in 计算机与外设设计 Competition Category.
银计算机· 2024
Cooler Master Storm Controller 游戏手柄
Client: Cooler Master
A' Design Award 银奖 Winner in 计算机 Category
Verified Award Winner
Verify Award Status for #161568The Design
About Cooler Master Storm Controller 游戏手柄
Storm Controller 是一款专为云游戏及多设备使用而设计的游戏手柄。该手柄最多可同时连接四台设备,如手机、电视、电脑和游戏主机。中央按键用于在各设备间切换,并以不同颜色的灯光指示当前激活的平台。电池续航长达40小时。手柄采用手工雕塑成型的造型,贴合成年人手型的平均尺寸,外形尺寸为160 x 105 x 61毫米。握把与摇杆橡胶上的定制纹理提升了握持感。生产采用注塑成型工艺,并使用了20%的再生塑料。
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award 银奖
Cooler Master Storm Controller 游戏手柄是 A' Design Award 银奖得主，这是授予顶级、华美而令人印象深刻的设计的极为崇高的认可。银奖得主是极其卓越、极具创造力的作品，展现出其设计师杰出的专业技能、才华与敏锐。预计Cooler Master Storm Controller 游戏手柄将成为一件出色的典范之作，兼具非凡的专业性与深刻的创新性。这件赢得 A' Design Award 银奖的设计是一项备受瞩目、令人钦佩的发明，造福并拓展艺术、科学、设计和技术的边界。Cooler Master Storm Controller 游戏手柄是一件令人羡慕的创作，它唤起渴望，带来积极的情感，并激发惊叹与赞叹。
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- 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. - Team Members
- Prompong Hakk
Marco D'Ignazio
Surakead Hemwimon
Chris Chen - Image Credits
- shakes bkk
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