Ombre VR

inspired by mask

Fashionable VR device resembles with mask

OMBRE VR is a virtual reality device that can display different moods. Just as the mask changes depending on the role, OMBRE VR changes depending on the fashion and concept. By changing materials and accessories, it always remains up-to-date.

Project duration : 2 months (2018.02-04)

Role : product designer / research, ideation, sketching, modeling, rendering

Project type : Self-produced team project (Se Hyeon Won, Namju Kim) / Contribution rate - 50% 

Tools : Rhino, keyshot, photoshop, illustrator

Award : Awarded with the Red Dot Design Award 2018 Best of the Best. (https://www.red-dot.org/project/ombre-vr-26529)

Inspiration : Being Another

The mask is traditionally a symbol of immersion in other roles. OMBRE VR is inspired by traditional festivals and masks.

Today, we wear virtual reality (VR) devices to enter a virtual reality world and experience the different roles more directly. We transform into another person and enjoy the "Festival" in the VR world. 

Prototyping

A cardboard prototype was made to see if the designed VR device would harmonize with the outline of a head. To match the proportions of each part of the product, it was photographed while wearing a prototype from different angles, and the modeling was further modified.

Prototyping process with cardboard / Photographed by Se Hyeon Won

Final Design

The OMBRE VR mask-like VR device features an iconic curve shape that hugs the line of the face. It is kept in the colors white and black, so that different accessories and match.

On the left side of the OMBRE VR, a cable can be plugged in to connect to the PC, and there is a power button. Also, there is a speaker inside so the user can enjoy the sound even without headphones or headset. The size can be adjusted by sliding the metal piece on the back.

Cable connection and power button / Keyshot & Photoshop

Adjustable strap / Plastic and metal / Keyshot & Photoshop

When we enter the virtual world, we put on a mask and slip into other roles.

OMBRE VR with fashion models / Keyshot & Photoshop / Photo by Givenchy

OMBRE VR with fashion models / Keyshot & Photoshop / Photo by Givenchy

OMBRE VR with veiled clothes / Keyshot & Photoshop

OMBRE VR with ear accessories / Keyshot & Photoshop