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Oraimo Free Pods 5 Bluetooth Headphones by Shenzhen Transsion Holdings Co., Limited Wins the A' Design Award in Audio and Sound Equipment Design
Shenzhen Transsion Holdings Co., Limited honored for audio and sound equipment design by the international grand jury of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 17, 2024 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Oraimo Free Pods 5 Bluetooth Headphones by Shenzhen Transsion Holdings Co., Limited has been granted the A' Design Award in the Audio and Sound Equipment Design category. The result belongs to the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the A' Design Award Means
The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
More About Oraimo Free Pods 5 Bluetooth Headphones
Oraimo FreePods 5 is a pair of wireless earbuds supplied with a charging case. The design takes its inspiration from a lunar eclipse. The charging case combines two overlaid circles in dark gray, with a crescent shaped light element. The top cover uses an optical coating and a three dimensional metallic texture that add visual depth. The earbuds carry an iridescent coating that shifts color with the viewing angle. A wide area tap function allows control with a light tap near the ear. Three microphones and an acoustic chamber reduce ambient noise by up to 48 decibels.
About Shenzhen Transsion Holdings Co., Limited
On a normal day of May 2013, a group of people who believe in the spirit of exploring, created oraimo. From the very beginning, they wanted to do something different, something that can change people's life so that they can explore the wonderful world. To change the world, they decided to start with smart accessories, and to keep exploring.
Award Record
This recognition makes Shenzhen Transsion Holdings Co., Limited a winner of 3 A' Design Awards. All of the awards belong to the 2023 - 2024 edition of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Audio and Sound Equipment Design Award
The A' Audio Products Design Award is an international product design competition recognizing best audio equipment by leading designers and brands worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to audio product designers, sound equipment designers, industrial designers and product engineers from all countries. Entries typically include headphones, microphones, speakers, amplifiers, soundbars and turntables. Awarded audio products designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/audio-products
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/152795
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/152795
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!152795
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/346747
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Oraimo Free Pods 5 Bluetooth Headphones
- Function
- Bluetooth Headphones
- Category
- Audio and Sound Equipment Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Electronics & Appliances and Entertainment
- Colors
- Black, Dark Slate Gray, Gainsboro, Gray and Dim Gray
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Shenzhen Transsion Holdings Co., Limited
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2023 - 2024
- Design ID
- #152795
Credits
- Team
- Weihua Su, Yenchiu Hsu, Wenhsien Chiang and Chunhua Tong
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Oraimo FreePods 5 redefines TWS earbuds with its high tech styling and superior user experience. It captures the beauty of a lunar eclipse, featuring a unique lighting design akin to the glow of a crescent moon. A translucent finish with a high gloss and a 3D metallic texture further enhance its high tech aesthetic. Moreover, its wide area tap function enables effortless control with just a gentle tap around the ear, augmented by a dedicated app to offer a diverse range of interactive options.
- Inspiration
- Inspired by the enigmatic charm of a lunar eclipse, the charging case pairs two overlaid perfect circles in a futuristic dark gray hue, enhanced by a crescent shaped light design that mimics the glow of a lunar eclipse. The top cover boasts a luminescence boosting optical coating, enriched by a 3D metallic texture for a shimmering effect and visual depth. The earbuds, treated with iridescent optical coating, shift colors with different viewing angles, making themselves a pair of chic accessory.
- Research
- Nowadays, users demand more than just audio quality from their earphones. Fashion and personal expression hold equal importance for those keen to reflect their unique tech and aesthetic preferences. Oraimo FreePods 5 meets these demands by combining distinctive style, smart control, and advanced noise cancellation technology. This blend of aesthetics, functionality, and intelligence redefines the true essence of an audio companion.
- Challenge
- Tackling the challenge of pioneering a design that aligns with both aesthetic and functional pursuits of the brand, Oraimo FreePods 5 blends the beauty of a lunar eclipse with a unique light design akin to the glow a crescent moon and a 3D metallic texture. These elements evoke a mysterious aura, inviting users to engage with the earbuds within. Via the app, users can match light colors to specific features, and customize notification sounds and noise cancellation modes for the optimal comfort.
- Realization and Technology
- The base of the charging case is precisely coated with metallic paint for a unique tactile experience. The top cover employs a luminescence boosting optical coating for a high tech appeal, and is further enriched by a 3D metallic texture for enhanced visual depth. The earphone is treated with an iridescent optical coating, presenting a dynamic color play.
- Operation and Interaction
- The charging case offers quick access to the earbuds with just a slide. Tapping on different parts of the earbuds will activate inbuilt microphones, which can promptly pick up sound wave vibrations. These signals will then be processed by advanced algorithms, accurately discerning diverse tap commands for efficient control. The synergy of 3mic noise cancellation and a specialized acoustic chamber achieves up to 48dB of noise reduction, minimizing ambient noise for an immersive audio experience.
- Project Duration and Location
- The design and development of Oraimo FreePods 5 started in Shenzhen, in July 2023. It is scheduled for launch in Africa, in March 2024.
- Keywords
- TWS earbuds, Inspiration from a lunar eclipse, A crescent shaped light design, High tech allure, Intelligent interaction
