A compact controller shaped through ergonomic refinement, CMF exploration, and manufacturing-aware detailing.
Overview
From controller concept to refined product direction.
KiteGo was developed as a modern compact controller with a softer product language and a more approachable everyday feel.
The work focused on proportion, grip comfort, control layout, surface detailing, CMF options, and the small decisions that help a concept move toward a manufacturable product.
Lifestyle
Designed to feel natural in daily gaming setups.
Lifestyle views helped test the controller against real desk objects, hand positions, and the visual context of modern consumer electronics.
Studio
The product form was refined from every major viewing angle.
Detail
Key details were treated as part of the product experience.
The design work balanced soft forms with practical details: thumbstick geometry, shoulder controls, charging access, grip texture, and rear surface treatment.
CMF
Color and material options gave the product a wider range without changing the core design.
The CMF study explored calm neutrals, darker technical finishes, and softer color directions while keeping the same product identity.
Development
The concept was translated into clearer surfaces, part breaks, and production intent.
Sketches and technical views helped connect early design direction to the decisions needed for CAD refinement, prototyping, and supplier conversations.
Outcome
A compact controller direction with a clear product identity, refined ergonomics, and the visual detail needed for manufacturing conversations.
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