"How might we create a universally ergonomic, adaptable handheld gaming console that accommodates variations in both palm and finger sizes, ensuring comfortable and personalised gameplay for a diverse range of users?"
Block’s adjustable console base and tapered grip accommodate different hand sizes. The sliding screen provides expansion and portability. Magnetic block attachments ensure precise placement of mechanisms like joysticks and buttons.
ADJUSTABLE HANDHELD GAMING CONTROLLER
This personalised approach optimises comfort and control for gamers, offering a tailored experience that adapts to individual ergonomic needs.
Personalised gameplay experience Portable
Accommodates all hand sizes
DEVELOPMENT
Extensive lo-fi prototying, 3D form modelling and user testing was completed to ensure the product met each of the design requirements.
Ideation began with sketching numerous adjustable input concepts for the device before narrowing down options based on how effective each was, as shown below.
The grip was designed in Rhino using Grasshopper’s generative modelling tools. Tapered forms were tested with various step sizes and depth. If the standard grip doesn’t directly suit a user’s hand, additional degrees of tapering are included to address individual needs.
