Pico 4
2022
In the Pico 4 project, I led the industrial design of the headset and the fitness band. We kept the iconic counter-weighted design, a legacy from the Pico Neo series, to ensure optimal weight distribution. With the introduction of pancake optics, we had the opportunity to design a much smaller VR headset for the first time. However, the fixed distance between the eyes and lenses required an increased face cushion size.
To tackle this issue, we first ensured the main housing was as slim as possible. Visually, while keeping the simple pill shape, we added a slight curve to reduce the size, resulting in a ski goggles-like appearance. Furthermore, we strived to find the balance between comfort and design for the face cushion.
Headset and controllers
Headset, final design
Headset, final design
Headset, final design
Controller, final design
Fitness band, final design
early exploration
We always start the design as simple as possible - to envision the design in its most simple form. As we incorporate additional features, we work on finding a balance among the various elements, continually refining the design until we arrive at the final product.
Prototyping
