DiveEase DPV

Designing a more natural way to control movement underwater.

A Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) features a steering system that simplifies underwater navigation, reducing strain and discomfort for users.

Year

2025

Time

14 weeks

Location

LA

Focus

Form Development
Iterative development
Prototyping

A Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) features a steering system that simplifies underwater navigation, reducing strain and discomfort for users.

Year

2025

Time

14 weeks

Location

LA

Focus

Form Development
Iterative development
Prototyping

A Diver Propulsion Vehicle (DPV) features a steering system that simplifies underwater navigation, reducing strain and discomfort for users.

Year

2025

Time

14 weeks

Location

LA

Focus

Form Development
Iterative development
Prototyping

The Pain Point

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

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.

Modular Accessory Rail

Built-in spotlight

Process

Moodboard

Ideations

Mockups