Sanlaki VR

Designing immersive VR accessories

used by thousands of players

I designed and scaled a line of VR accessories—from concept to manufacturing to market—focused on improving immersion, ergonomics, and gameplay performance.

Designing immersive VR accessories

used by thousands of players

I designed and scaled a line of VR accessories—from concept to manufacturing to market—focused on improving immersion, ergonomics, and gameplay performance.

Designing immersive VR accessories

used by thousands of players

I designed and scaled a line of VR accessories—from concept to manufacturing to market—focused on improving immersion, ergonomics, and gameplay performance.

50,000+

Products Sold

80,000+

Community Downloads

Integrated

with Top VR Games

50,000+

Products Sold

80,000+

Community Downloads

Integrated

with Top VR Games

50,000+

Products Sold

80,000+

Community Downloads

Integrated

with Top VR Games

Overview

Sanlaki VR is a product line I created to improve how VR feels in real gameplay.

I design accessories that enhance immersion, ergonomics, and performance across FPS, golf, and table tennis.

Scope:

Product design & prototyping
Ergonomics & interaction design
Branding & visual content
E-commerce (Shopify + Amazon)

Overview

Sanlaki VR is a product line I created to improve how VR feels in real gameplay.

I design accessories that enhance immersion, ergonomics, and performance across FPS, golf, and table tennis.

Scope:

Product design & prototyping
Ergonomics & interaction design
Branding & visual content
E-commerce (Shopify + Amazon)

The Problem

VR controllers don’t feel like the

objects you’re supposed to be holding.

VR is visually immersive but physically, there’s a disconnect. Your hands are holding controllers, while your brain expects something else. That mismatch breaks the sense of realism and pulls you out of the experience.

The Problem

VR controllers don’t feel like the

objects you’re supposed to be holding.

The Problem

VR controllers don’t feel like the

objects you’re supposed to be holding.

Table tennis

You’re hitting with a controller, but your brain expects a paddle

Golf

You’re swinging, but there’s no real grip or feel of a club

FPS games

Your hands float freely, with no physical anchor to stabilize your aim

Without a physical reference, immersion drops and performance suffers.

Key Insight

Immersion isn’t just visual.

It’s physical.

VR already looks convincing. The missing piece is what you feel in your hands. When physical feedback doesn’t match what you see, the illusion breaks. But when they align, immersion becomes natural, and performance improves with it.

Key Insight

Immersion isn’t just visual.

It’s physical.

Key Insight

Immersion isn’t just visual.

It’s physical.

Design Approach

Natural Ergonomics

Designed around real-world posture and grip, so interactions feel intuitive from the start.

Physical Feedback

Introduced tangible points of contact to match what users see with what they feel.

Seamless Interaction

Enabled fast attachment and detachment to support natural gameplay flow without interruption.

Product Breakdown

Elite VR Gunstock

Designed to improve aiming stability in FPS games while maintaining flexibility during fast-paced interactions.

Bottom-mounted controllers for natural wrist alignment
Magnetic attachment for quick transitions
Physical shoulder contact for improved stability

Elite VR Gunstock

Designed to improve aiming stability in FPS games while maintaining flexibility during fast-paced interactions.

Bottom-mounted controllers for natural wrist alignment
Magnetic attachment for quick transitions
Physical shoulder contact for improved stability

VR Golf Adapter

Built for at-home practice, bringing real golf mechanics into a compact, indoor-friendly form.

Real golf grip to reinforce muscle memory
Compact design for tight spaces
Integrated Sanlaki preset in Golf+ and Golf 5 for quick, accurate alignment

VR Golf Adapter

Built for at-home practice, bringing real golf mechanics into a compact, indoor-friendly form.

Real golf grip to reinforce muscle memory
Compact design for tight spaces
Integrated Sanlaki preset in Golf+ and Golf 5 for quick, accurate alignment

VR Table Tennis Adapter

Designed to mirror the feel of a real paddle, improving control and precision during play.

Paddle-like form for intuitive swings
Balanced weight for better control
Integrated Sanlaki preset in Eleven Table Tennis for quick controller alignment

VR Table Tennis Adapter

Designed to mirror the feel of a real paddle, improving control and precision during play.

Paddle-like form for intuitive swings
Balanced weight for better control
Integrated Sanlaki preset in Eleven Table Tennis for quick controller alignment

Process

01 — Identify Friction

Observe where gameplay feels unnatural or breaks immersion

02 — Prototype Quickly

Create early concepts using rapid 3D printing

03 — Test in Gameplay

Validate ideas directly inside real VR experiences

04 — Refine Interaction

Adjust ergonomics, balance, and usability through iteration

05 — Launch and Learn

Release products and improve through real user feedback

Results

4.8★

4.8 ★

4.8★

across 1000+ reviews

3,000+

subscribers on a VR-focused YouTube channel

Presets

integrated in Golf+, Golf 5, and Eleven Table Tennis

Content & Growth

Content is a core part of

how I design and scale products.

Content & Growth

Content is a core part of

how I design and scale products.

Content & Growth

Content is a core part of

how I design and scale products.

Demos & Tutorials

I create content that shows how products are used in real gameplay, helping users understand, set up, and get the most out of each experience.

Gameplay demos that show real use in action
Walkthroughs that guide setup and alignment
Tutorials that simplify onboarding
Short-form videos for discovery and reach

Key Takeaways

Immersion improves when what you feel matches what you see

Small interaction details have a big impact

Real-world testing drives better outcomes