Project Overview
The Gamrpod founders partnered with Onetwosix in creating a product that balanced comfort for extended gaming sessions, striking visual appeal, functional effectiveness, and competitive pricing—all while pioneering an entirely new product category.
Services Provided
The scope of work covered research into market and user requirements, ergonomic evaluation, prototype-based testing, and 3D development of the product for production.
Design research and market analysis
User-centered design and ergonomic studies
Rapid prototyping and user testing
3D modeling and design for manufacture
Before the Partnership
Gamrpod's founders had identified a compelling market opportunity and possessed deep understanding of gamer needs, but lacked the specialized design and manufacturing expertise to transform their vision into a commercially viable product.
No existing gaming pods meant no established design language or manufacturing precedents to reference
Need to seamlessly combine ergonomic seating, dual monitor systems, ventilation, cable management, and specialized lighting
Product had to satisfy both end-users (gamers) and commercial buyers (gaming centers, retailers)
Achieving competitive pricing while maintaining premium quality and unique aesthetic appeal
Balancing immersive privacy with visibility for spectators and live streaming
The founders recognized they needed expertise they didn't possess—from ergonomic design and advanced CAD modeling to understanding manufacturing processes that could deliver their vision at scale.
What We Did
Onetwosix Design approached the Gamrpod project by leaning on our experience with the Loop Privacy Pod line, adapting our expertise to the unique requirements of the gaming market.
Conducted extensive industry analysis and hands-on testing to understand gamer behaviors, preferences, and physical requirements across different body types and gaming styles
Created multiple design directions through rapid sketching and concept exploration, focusing on the intersection of functionality, aesthetics, and user experience
Utilized our in-house workshop to create functional prototypes that us to test comfort, usability, and immersion factors
Solved challenges including ventilation systems, cable management, dual monitor mounting, and ergonomic seating positioning- all within a compact footprint
A unique direction was chosen with the pod's signature blue color scheme, which would function as a green screen effect for streaming and editing. This design decision transformed the pod from furniture into a content creation tool, dramatically expanding its market appeal.
Proven Results
The completed Gamrpod exceeded expectations, validating the market opportunity Gamrpod's founders identified.
Rapid integration into professional gaming events, amateur tournaments, and retail gaming centers nationwide
Blue color green screen effect expands utility beyond competitions to streaming and content creation
Successfully created the gaming world's first immersive pod, establishing Gamrpod as a pioneer in an emerging market category
Achieved target pricing while delivering premium quality through optimized design-for-manufacturing approach
The project showcased Onetwosix Design's ability to take a vision in an undefined market and create a commercially successful product that balances innovation with practicality.
