Fall 2025
Angel Gundam Headset
An innovative iteration on my first Gundam headset accessories piece, featuring an elegant chain-based attachment system and articulated wing components that provide enhanced customization and movement.
Role & Objective
- •Served as Lead Designer and Creator to develop an improved iteration of my first Gundam headset accessories piece.
- •Aimed to solve the attachment and customization challenges from the original design while adding enhanced articulation and movement.
- •Targeted creating a more elegant and functional attachment system that eliminates the tedious velcro and wire wrapping method.
Actions Taken
- •Replaced the original velcro and wire attachment system with an elegant chain and lobster claw clasp system that strings through headset gaps.
- •Added articulation and movement throughout the headset by incorporating hinges throughout the wing components.
- •Ordered a Gundam kit and followed instructions to create the wing structures, then customized and superglued parts together for optimal headset fit.
- •Designed the chain system to provide additional attachment points for further customization beyond the main wing accessories.
Results & Impact
- •Successfully created an elegant and functional attachment system that eliminates the mess and damage caused by velcro on the headset.
- •The chain-based system provides versatile customization options with additional hanging points for future accessories.
- •Achieved enhanced articulation and movement through strategic hinge placement, making the wings more dynamic and interactive.
- •Demonstrated iterative design thinking by identifying problems from the original piece and implementing creative solutions that improve both functionality and aesthetics.