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Galleries // 2025 Spark:Spring Student // DESK RAY
DESK RAY
Entrant
Competition: Spark:Spring Student
Designer: Jane Yoon
Design Type: Product & industrial
Company / Organization / School: Branksome Hall Asia
DESK RAY is a portable projector and a controller that helps students, artists, and note-takers be more productive. This compact device projects customizable guides, such as lined paper, graph grids, measurement rulers, and reference images, directly onto any flat desk surface. It can turn even a simple table into a dynamic, organized workspace. Paired with the projector, the CONTROLLER, attached to the end of the pencil, allows users to turn the projection on/off, switch referenced images, and select functions. This enables remote control from a distance, making it highly convenient for users during work or study. The core of DESK RAY’s functionality is a built-in Time-of-Flight (ToF) motion sensor. It detects the position of the user’s hand or papers. As the user shifts their working position, the device automatically adjusts the projection’s angle and distance. This keeps the overlays aligned with the active area. This smart tracking feature reduces interruptions and boosts workflow. The projector has an adjustable lens that lets users fine-tune the clarity and scale of the projection for their specific tasks, whether they are sketching, writing notes, or reading complex diagrams. DESK RAY is lightweight and portable, making it easy to carry and set up in various environments, including
