Aria
Aria is a handheld controller for spray painting in augmented reality. Used together with augmented reality glasses, Aria lets artists create 2D and 3D graffiti art in a virtual space. The index finger passes through a gap in the translucent cap, and a button on the top starts the spray. A menu button opens the interface, while scroll buttons change colour, nozzle type and size. The casing is injection-moulded plastic, and piezoelectric actuators give tactile feedback. Viewers can find the digital art in urban settings through their phones.
Aria AR Spray Controller by Shubhangi Chuhadia was highlighted as an innovative example of strategy design by the A' Design Awards. Aria AR Spray Controller won the Silver A' Design Award in Futuristic Design in 2023. The A' Futuristic Design Award is a juried, academic and highly prestigious design prize which recognizes outstanding design of conceptual architectures, advanced robotics, innovative transportation systems, futuristic fashion designs, progressive furniture pieces, Next-Gen electronic gadgets, revolutionary software interfaces, groundbreaking biotech innovations and more.
