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WT-1 is a walkie-talkie for ski and snowboarding.
Clip one on the side band of your snow goggle and start talking to your snow pals. Or, tie it with a lanyard so you can hold it while enjoying the snow.
The entire front face is the talking button. Press to start stalking, release to stop.
Made of anodized aluminum / titanium alloy.
The green status light indicates whether the talking mode is active. When the battery is low, it will turn orange.
The 3.5mm audio out allows to connect to earphone.
The single strong speaker points down to maximize the sound quality.
The orange button on the side is used for multiple things.
Single press: answer / hang up the phone calls.
Double press: passive frequency mode.
Long press: active frequency mode.
The goggle clip can be attached at the back of WT-01. Simply twist it on and it will lock in place. The strong teeth will clamp the goggle elastic band safely.
If you want to hold WT-01 while ski/snowboarding, the lanyard clip is the best choice. Thinner and lighter with a wide opening for lanyard on top.
Charging is also simple. The magnetic round charger will position itself instantly. Snap and done.
A walkie talkie for ski and snowboarding, providing an easy and reliable communication on the slope. Its compact form factor and glove-friendly interaction make it ideal for intense snow sports.
Different accessories fit into multiple scenarios. The spring-loaded clip promises a stable state on the elastic band of snow goggles, while the lanyard plate makes the hand-held possible.
Two colors, suitable for every outfits.
WT-1 uses cellular instead of traditional signal, ensuring a much wider range of communication within the ski resorts. It accepts both physical and virtual SIM card.
A compact speaker pointing downward makes the sound loud and clear, even with the thick helmet on.
Anodized aluminum gives both elegant and durable feelings.
The entire front face is the talk button. Simply press down and start talking. Release the button when finished.
Easy to operate even with the thick snow gloves on.
Adjusting the volume is also easy. Simply twist the entire body left or right to tune.
Twist once to tune one level; twist and hold for max/mute.
Twisting the accessories at the back to fit different using scenarios. Whether it's a clip for snow goggle or a plate for lanyard situation.
Magnetic charger can also find its own way. No hassle for plugging in.
The entire front face is the talk button. Simply press down and start talking. Release the button when finished.
Easy to operate even with the thick snow gloves on.
Adjusting the volume is also easy. Simply twist the entire body left or right to tune.
Twist once to tune one level; twist and hold for max/mute.
Twisting the accessories at the back to fit different using scenarios. Whether it's a clip for snow goggle or a plate for lanyard situation.
Magnetic charger can also find its own way. No hassle for plugging in.
The entire front surface is the talking button, making it way easier to operate with thick snow gloves on.
Turning the body left and right to adjust the speaker volume. Again, no need to take off gloves.
The back has three ratches and several magnets for accessories to connect. Simply press down to lock and turn to unlock.
Control the WT-1 through the app with seamless connection and improve personal experience on snow.
Channels, battery levels, volume, everything can be customized.
It can also display locations of your friends, never need to worry about falling behind.
Application
The WT app is specifically designed for the teenage engineering walkie talkies.
Control your WT devices with seamless connection and improve your personal experience on snow. Manage multiple devices and customize their functions. There is even more to check out.
Home
The home page shows which device you currently have and the relative information such as the channel frequency, remaining battery, and the current volume.
Group
The group page shows where you are currently and how far your friends are based on your current location. Click the map and expand to the full screen.
Profile
The profile page shows the personal information and application settings such as notification, privacy, passwords, and custom service.
Battery
Click on the battery slider on the home page will show the details of the battery includes remaining percentage and the temperature.
Volume
Click on the volume slider on the home page will show how loud the current speaker is and avoid hearing damage.
Channels
WT-01 supports two methods of communication: channel frequency and cellular data.
Customize the channel frequency to avoid any miscommunication.
Process
This sphere-like brass doorknob is common on old doors. The limited range of twisting left and right provides the functions of opening and closing the door.
What if this using experience can be applied to the walkie talkie as the volume control?
Through endless sketches and mockups, I explored a variety of forms from square to round. With the component stack-up in mind, I was able to try multiple interactions and find the best experience with this walkie talkie.
The final appearance models are aluminum CNCed and anodized to silver and black. Fabricated by Honpe in Shenzhen, China.
Inspiration
This sphere-like brass doorknob is common on old doors. The limited range of twisting left and right provides the functions of opening and closing the door.
What if this using experience can be applied to the walkie talkie as the volumn control?
Exploring different forms and silhouettes to fit the brand language better. Considering details such as volume controls, buttons, speakers, and even charging case.
Mockups
Based on the sketches above, I 3D printed several rough mockups to feel the actual forms, analyzing which one reach the balance between functionality and comfort while maintaining the brand's language.
A walkie-talkie designed for outdoor sports such as ski and snowboarding. Accessible even with thick gloves.
A clip-on accessory that allows sport lovers tie their favorite lanyard while they enjoy snowboarding.
Easy attach and align. Fast charge and waterproof.
The one withstands the cold as a lift does.
