



AQUEL
AR Goggles for Underwater Communication
AQUEL is an underwater AR eyewear device designed to improve communication and safety while scuba diving. It addresses issues such as low visibility and the limitations of hand signals by providing visual cues on presence, position, and critical status directly in the diver’s field of view, reducing cognitive load during emergencies.
This design represents a very promising impulse for future diving technology. The concept was well presented with a strong functional logic and based on clear user research.
WINNER STATEMENTIt is a great honor to receive the iF DESIGN STUDENT AWARD for AQUEL, which we believe enhances underwater safety and shared awareness. As designers, we will continue to focus on creating innovative designs that both protect and connect users.
UNIVERSITYHongik University
Mapo-gu, Seoul, KR
Dabin Won
Hongik University
Heejin Kim
Hongik University