CELESTRON

CELESTRON

SKYMASTER PRO ED BINOCULARS

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LDA

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Design Lead

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Astronomy binoculars debuting a new design language meant to bridge traditionalist aesthetics with a next generation technology.

Celestron’s SkyMaster Pro ED binoculars are built for astronomy and designed to blend next-generation optics with a form language that respects traditional astronomy heritage. To avoid polarizing veteran stargazers, we styled a timeless, balanced silhouette wrapped in rugged rubber over-molding for structural protection and intuitive grip. Because these instruments are operated in absolute darkness, physical tactile feedback is critical; we designed an oversized, textured central focus wheel framed by anodized rings for adjustments in low visibility. The final design integrates modern ergonomics into a comforting, high-performance design that appeals to purists and new hobbyists alike.

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The large, heavily textured central focus wheel provides tactile feedback, allowing for slip-free adjustments in absolute darkness without breaking eye contact.

The large, heavily textured central focus wheel provides tactile feedback, allowing for slip-free adjustments in absolute darkness without breaking eye contact.

The large, heavily textured central focus wheel provides tactile feedback, allowing for slip-free adjustments in absolute darkness without breaking eye contact.

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The badge is nested into the side bumper at the apex of the curve, serving as a subtle easter egg that mimics a celestial object moving through space.

The badge is nested into the side bumper at the apex of the curve, serving as a subtle easter egg that mimics a celestial object moving through space.

The badge is nested into the side bumper at the apex of the curve, serving as a subtle easter egg that mimics a celestial object moving through space.

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CELESTRON ORIGIN ANIMATION

The team at LDA have also been part of the design and production of the Celestron telescopes for over a decade. This is an animation I designed for their launch of the Celestron Origin Intelligent Telescope. (The pauses in the animation are for the voiceover explaining the functionality of each section)

The team at LDA have also been part of the design and production of the Celestron telescopes for over a decade. This is an animation I designed for their launch of the Celestron Origin Intelligent Telescope. (The pauses in the animation are for the voiceover explaining the functionality of each section)

The team at LDA have also been part of the design and production of the Celestron telescopes for over a decade. This is an animation I designed for their launch of the Celestron Origin Intelligent Telescope. (The pauses in the animation are for the voiceover explaining the functionality of each section)

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