A' Design Award in Wearable Technologies Design Goes to IN-VR Impression Device by Hongliang Qian

Hongliang Qian recognized for wearable technologies design by the international grand jury of the 2022 - 2023 A' Design Award & Competition

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COMO, Italy, April 20, 2023 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has confirmed the A' Design Award in the Wearable Technologies Design category for IN-VR Impression Device by Hongliang Qian, designed for LXStone Design Co, Ltd. The result belongs to the 2022 - 2023 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.

What the A' Design Award Means

The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.

About IN-VR Impression Device

IN-VR Impression is a desktop virtual reality device. Many virtual reality devices are worn on the head, which is troublesome to put on and unsuitable for long sessions. IN-VR Impression rests on a desk instead, so heavy headgear is not needed. The controllers are stored on both sides of the housing and can be taken out and used at once. The controllers charge wirelessly in place and also serve as ambient lights. The body folds flat when not in use. The design supports longer and easier sessions, including for people with limited mobility.

Award Record

With this recognition, Hongliang Qian is a winner of 1 A' Design Award.

About the A' Wearable Technologies Design Award

The A' Wearable Technology Design Award is an international competition recognizing good wearable technology designs by leading brands and designers worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to wearable technology designers, wearable technology brands, wearable technology manufacturers and fashion designers from all countries. Typical entries include smartwatches, fitness trackers, VR headsets, AR glasses, medical devices and smart jewelry. The awarded wearable technology designs are published at https://desingers.org/design-category/wearable-technology

About A' Design Award & Competition

Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com

Press Resources

Winner Page: https://desingers.org/148708
A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/148708
Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!148708
Laureate Profile: https://desingers.org/d/342798

Media Contact

Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
Designers.Org
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press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project: IN-VR Impression Device
Function: Device
Category: Wearable Technologies Design
Discipline: Product Design
Industry: Electronics & Appliances and Fashion
Colors: Dark Slate Blue, Dark Slate Gray, Black, Slate Blue and Midnight Blue
Images: 5
Client: LXStone Design Co, Ltd

The Recognition

Laureate: Hongliang Qian
Country: China
Recognition: A' Design Award
Edition: 2022 - 2023
Design ID: #148708

Credits

Team: Qian Hongliang, Zhang Jianmin, Li Haining

Design Details

Unique Properties: IN-VR Impression is a more interesting VR device. Many VR devices are headworn, which is troublesome to wear and is not suitable for long-term experience. IN-VR Impression is a desktop VR device that can provide a more convenient and portable experience. The controller of the product is directly stored on both sides of the product, so users no longer have to worry about finding the controller.
Inspiration: Most VR devices have many accessories. Users need to find a controller before using it. It is also complicated to store after using. The IN-VR Impression is specially designed to solve these problems. The whole machine is folded and easy to place on the desktop. The controller is also stored on both sides of the product, which is easy to take out and use directly at any time. In the process of user experience, users can enter the VR experience more efficiently and quickly.
Research: Fact interviews and records were conducted for users using VR devices, and problems encountered by some users in using VR devices were discussed to find the starting point of this design. When using VR devices, users need to spend some time preparing for use, finding controllers and cleaning. After a certain period of use, you need to take some rest. Store after use. Storage takes up part of the whole process, so we hope to design a product that is convenient for users to use quickly, and at the same time we hope to reduce the burden of users.
Challenge: In the design process, the most important consideration is how to integrate the controller without affecting the integrity of the whole. The expectation of IN-VR Impression is that users can experience VR more quickly and easily. The part of design display is often less than expected. It is found that users often cannot find the controller during the use of VR devices. After using it, they are puzzled about how to store it. In order to solve these two problems, the designer formally developed products like IN-VR Impression.
Realization and Technology: The shape of the IN-VR Impression is easy to fold, and it can be folded directly on the desktop when not in use. When the controller is not in use, it can be stored on both sides of the product and can also serve as an atmosphere lamp to enhance the sense of technology. The controller can also conduct wireless charging at the same time. The whole machine is mainly made of black and silver gray. The dynamic line contrast increases the product's sense of technology. The mechanical knob also increases the delicacy of the product.
Operation and Interaction: IN-VR Impression is a desktop VR. This interactive mode allows users to no longer wear heavy VR devices. It is suitable for users to use it for a long time. It can also provide excellent VR experience for people with mobility difficulties. At present, VR devices are complex to wear and unfriendly to some vulnerable groups. The market needs a lightweight VR product that allows users to experience for a long time and better integrate life and work into the virtual world.
Project Duration and Location: It was the project that started in Shanghai in March 2022 and completed in Shanghai in November 2022. It has not been officially exhibited yet.
Keywords: IN-VR Impression, VR