Press Release
Itel Mobile Limited Receives the A' Design Award for Itel Buds Neo 3 Earbuds in Audio and Sound Equipment Design
Itel Mobile Limited recognized for audio and sound equipment design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 18, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Itel Buds Neo 3 Earbuds by Itel Mobile Limited, designed for Itel, has been granted the A' Design Award in the Audio and Sound Equipment Design category. The result belongs to the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
About the A' Design Award
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.
About Itel Buds Neo 3 Earbuds
Itel Buds Neo 3 is a pair of true wireless stereo Bluetooth earbuds inspired by the smooth curves of pebbles found in nature. The rounded charging case measures 68 by 49 by 26.8 millimetres and uses a carefully designed opening mechanism with an inclined inner support. The injection moulded casing combines glossy and matte finishes and avoids chemical coatings for added safety. Four colours are offered: phantom black, ivory white, midnight blue and daylight green. The ergonomic earbuds fit the ears for comfort during extended wear.
About Itel Mobile Limited
Established over 10 years, itel is a reliable smart life brand for everyone. Adopting “Enjoy Better Life” as its brand philosophy, itel’s mission is to provide budget-friendly consumer electronic products and lifestyle products to everyone. It democratizes technology by giving entry to technology and connections to consumers without prior access to it. After more than 10 years’ development, itel has expanded its presence in more than 70 emerging markets globally. itel has a product portfolio of smartphones, accessories, electrics, speakers, home appliances, and lifestyle products and in 2023 it ranked No.1 Global Smartphone brand under $100 and No.1 feature phone brand.
Award Record
This recognition makes Itel Mobile Limited a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
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/170212
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/170212
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!170212
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/366462
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
Designers.Org
Via Leone Leoni 32, 22100 Como, Italy
press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Itel Buds Neo 3 Earbuds
- Function
- Earbuds
- Category
- Audio and Sound Equipment Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Electronics & Appliances and Entertainment
- Colors
- Maroon, Dark Red, Black, Brown and Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Itel
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Itel Mobile Limited
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #170212
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- This pair of true wireless stereo Bluetooth earbuds, tailored for the generation Z, not only features outstanding sound quality and a long battery life, but also perfectly marries technology with nature. It allows users to experience the harmony and beauty of nature while enjoying the convenience and pleasure brought by technology.
- Inspiration
- Taking nature as the core theme, the product ingeniously integrates the graceful curves of pebbles in nature, achieving an elegant, balanced aesthetic through meticulously designed proportions. Meanwhile, it comes with four color options inspired by the hues found in nature, including phantom black, ivory white, midnight blue, and daylight green.
- Research
- The requirements of the generation Z in audio products are becoming increasingly diverse. They not only pursue excellent sound quality, but also place great emphasis on appearance design and user experience. In response, the brand has developed this pair of true wireless stereo Bluetooth earbuds that excels in sound quality, comfort, ease of use, and aesthetic appeal.
- Challenge
- The challenge was to achieve a harmonious unity of nature and technology. The product integrates an ultimate audio experience with a pebble like appearance, and the color options available are derived from nature. It employs advanced technology to reduce power consumption to just half of its counterparts. This enables an impressive battery life of 100 hours on a full charge to free users from anxiety. Furthermore, the use of green materials and processes promotes environmental protection.
- Realization and Technology
- The product prioritizes environmental friendliness and durability. The casing made by injection molding technology boasts both glossy and matte finishes, offering a gentle touch and enhancing durability. Moreover, the product avoids the use of chemical coatings to improve safety. The special coloring process is adopted to ensure more natural colors that can remain fresh over time.
- Operation and Interaction
- The rounded charging box utilizes the meticulously designed opening and closing mechanism as well as the carefully calculated inclination of the inner support to ensure a good user experience. The ergonomic earbuds with smooth curves well fit the ears for comfort during extended wear. Considering the preference for heavy bass among African users, the bass is specially tuned to meet personalized listening needs.
- Project Duration and Location
- The product was developed in Shenzhen, China in early 2024, and launched in countries such as Nigeria and Indonesia in December, 2024.
- Keywords
- true wireless stereo Bluetooth earbuds, generation Z, audio technology, theme of nature, environmentally friendly and durable
