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SHEARWATER X AVELO
PROJECT OVERVIEW:
DIVERS AT THE CORE
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DESIGN DIRECTION
Where credibility meets curiosity. Avelo introduced a diver centric approach to buoyancy that challenged long held conventions in recreational scuba. By shifting focus away from traditional BCDs and surface oriented flotation, the system prioritized underwater control, efficiency, and a more weightless, aware dive experience. While compelling, this departure from tradition created a barrier to adoption. The system needed credibility and clarity to move from experimental concept toward broader acceptance.
Shearwater’s involvement lowered that barrier. With deep roots in technical diving and a reputation built on diver led engineering, Shearwater brought trust to an unfamiliar system and helped make innovation feel approachable. Pedestrian supported this effort by shaping how the hardware interfaced with the human body, improving ergonomics across harnesses, plates, housings, and controls to make the experience more intuitive. As a beta platform, the collaboration was less about polish and more about access, signaling Shearwater’s ability to responsibly extend its technical pedigree into adjacent categories and help make advanced diving concepts viable for a wider audience.
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Great products are not proven in studios or conference rooms. They are proven in the environments they are meant to live in. In-field testing validates design decisions under real conditions, where distractions, fatigue, weather, motion, and time pressure shape how products are actually used. This is where assumptions break down and meaningful insight begins. Field testing reveals what controlled environments cannot. Grip changes with cold hands, interfaces behave differently when attention is divided, and small details around access, storage, and orientation suddenly matter a great deal. These realities are rarely uncovered through interviews or lab testing alone. They are discovered by observing real people using real products in real situations. Adoption is shaped by these moments. Products fail not because users lack understanding, but because friction quietly erodes confidence. In-field testing exposes where effort is too high, where complexity causes hesitation, and where simplicity builds trust. It helps teams design products that fit naturally into routines rather than demanding behavior change. Ultimately, brand credibility is earned through performance. A single failure in the field can outweigh years of marketing, while consistent reliability builds loyalty without explanation. In-field testing aligns product behavior with brand promise, reduces risk, and ensures the work holds up when it matters most.













































