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Early design sketches and 3D CAD concepts. 
Simplicity was of the upmost importance because this device would be used in low light conditions. This image shows some of my more refined early 3D concepts. 
The buttons were arguably the most important feature on the controller. I looked at various configurations and contouring of the button surfaces to enhance usability. Through several rounds of user testing I found the best solution was to have
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Being a small handheld device it was essential it felt comfortable to hold and was correctly proportioned. I printed out several forms to test overall comfort in varying sized hands.
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The more angular forms on the charge dock allowed me to drastically reduce its size because very little space was left between the inside walls and the PCB . I angled the locating feature on the dock so the remote rested on a 20° angle, this ma
The final design has an elegant and seamless form factor that is extremely comfortable to hold in either hand. The contoured buttons juxtapose the smooth form making them incredibly easy to locate even in complete darkness. The small LED sits a
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