2020 is about to be an enormous yr for Samsung improvements. A yr that can see the corporate chart a daring new future not only for applied sciences like AI, 5G and IoT, however on a regular basis units like gaming displays as nicely. Since producing its very first gaming monitor lower than 4 years in the past, Samsung has soared to the highest of the market with a portfolio of choices that mix excellent efficiency with immersive visuals.
Now, the corporate has introduced that starting this yr, its Odyssey line of gaming laptops, PCs and VR units is increasing to incorporate gaming displays, too. This will set up Odyssey as Samsung’s official product line for gaming gear. Visitors to Samsung’s CES 2020 sales space can see firsthand how the corporate utilized the futuristic design cues that the road is understood for – and players love – to create the all-new Odyssey G7 and G9. Both the (27- or 32-inch) G7 and the (49-inch) G9 come full of next-level specs together with ultrawide, 1000R-curvature screens, a speedy 1ms response time, a 240Hz refresh fee for extremely easy FPS (first-person shooter) gameplay, G-Sync compatibility, and rather more.
To study extra in regards to the course of behind the gaming displays’ designs, Samsung Newsroom interviewed a few of the designers who introduced the displays to life.
From left: Ki-hong Kim, Adam Burgess and Juwon Cho of Samsung Electronics’ Product Design Group, Visual Display Business
A New Chapter for the Odyssey
When discussing the method of refining the Odyssey G7 and G9’s designs, every member of the group, from Samsung’s Visual Display Business, careworn the significance of placing the wants and pursuits of players first. That, at its core, is what the Odyssey line is all about: equipping customers with the instruments they should take pleasure in the absolute best gaming expertise.
However, as Visual Communication designer Adam Burgess famous, the launch of the Odyssey G7 and G9 not solely demonstrates Samsung’s dedication to providing shoppers game-changing gaming applied sciences, “It also creates an opportunity for us to thoughtfully communicate the philosophy of the Odyssey line in a way that feels authentic to our product offerings now and to come.”
That philosophy is realized in a pair of displays created below design rules that may be summed up with the phrases “courageous,” “futuristic,” and “confident.” The units’ easy designs set the tone for Odyssey displays to observe, and are distinguished by their sharp distinction of black and white components and use of eye-catching blue accenting. (It must be famous that the “Odyssey” title may even be utilized to Samsung gaming displays which might be already in the marketplace.)
“The word ‘Odyssey’ brings to mind the idea of navigation, of a journey,” stated Burgess. “As Samsung’s official product line for gaming gear, Odyssey offers consumers next-level gaming experiences, powered by a combination of advanced gaming technologies and purposeful design. Together, these two attributes evoke the image of advancing toward the future.”
Future Focused
The Odyssey G7 and G9’s futuristic designs are merchandise of the group’s cautious remark of market traits. Odyssey G9 designer Juwon Cho defined the group’s method.
“Our market research has shown that Samsung gaming monitors consistently earn good reviews,” stated Cho. “However, we received feedback that some consumers would like to see genre-specific gaming elements incorporated into gaming monitor designs. To chart the best course for enhancing our offerings, we first examined some of the popular games and devices that gamers tend to prefer.” When the analysis confirmed that many players want futuristic ideas, the group adopted that time period as a key design precept.
For players, one of many Odyssey G9’s most interesting – and futuristic – design components could be the Infinity Core Lighting on its again….
