DiveEase DPV

Designing a more natural way to control movement underwater.

Focus

Consumer Electronic

Location

Year

2025

Duration

14 weeks

Brief

DiveEase is a compact, ergonomic underwater scooter that makes diving intuitive and fun through dual-trigger steering, modular accessories, and sustainable design.

Understanding the Pain Points

Current DPVs are heavy, hard to steer, and ergonomically poor, making them difficult for casual divers to control and enjoy.

Hard to turn

Divers primarily turning the DPV by rotating their hands or twisting their bodies under water. DPVs on the market do not have actual steering.

Hard to turn

Poor ergonomic

When the handles are too small or poorly positioned, users must grip tightly or bend awkwardly, leading to muscle strain.

Poor ergonomic

Low customization

Most DPVs doesn't allow users put add-ons to the devices. And people spend a lot effort finding connectors and accessories even 3D print by themselves.

Low customization

Redesign with Adaptive Control

DiveEase draws inspiration from the way people steer a scooter. You turn by using both hands, each guiding a side of the vehicle. I translated this simple motion into a dual-trigger system, making underwater steering natural, stable, and easy to learn.

Redesign with ergonomic

DiveEase supports a natural hand and arm posture. The grip angle and trigger layout reduce tension, making control easy and comfortable during long dives.

Dual-Trigger Steering

Each trigger controls one side of the motor. Press one to turn, press both to go straight. It gives divers quick, natural control without shifting their body.