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Tielin Ding Receives the A' Design Award for MyO Sports Wearable in Wearable Technologies Design
The international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Tielin Ding for wearable technologies design
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COMO, Italy, April 18, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ MyO Sports Wearable by Tielin Ding, designed for Dano, has been granted the A' Design Award in the Wearable Technologies Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The award was conferred within the 2024 - 2025 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.
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.
More About MyO Sports Wearable
MyO is a sports wearable suite designed for fitness enthusiasts and athletes who want insights into muscle performance. The suite includes a waist belt, a leg strap and a shoulder strap, each fitted with electromyography sensors that monitor muscle activity. A detachable receiver unit sends the data to a companion application, which gives feedback on muscle engagement, fatigue and form. The modular parts can be adjusted for a comfortable fit, and a shared charging dock serves all components. Medical grade silicone and hypoallergenic fabrics are used for durability and comfort.
About Tielin Ding
Tielin Ding is an industrial designer who graduated from SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design), dedicated to creating human-centered, technology-integrated product solutions that address real-world needs. With a passion for wellness, innovation, and performance optimization, [Your Name]'s work blends functionality with emotion-driven aesthetics. His project, MyO, is a wearable device suite designed for fitness enthusiasts, athletes, and rehabilitation patients. The system combines EMG sensor technology with an interactive app to deliver real-time feedback on muscle performance, ensuring smarter, safer, and more efficient workouts.
Award Record
Tielin Ding is a winner of 1 A' Design Award, including this recognition.
About the A' Wearable Technologies Design Award
The A' Wearable Technology Design Award is an international competition recognizing good wearable technology designs by leading brands and designers worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to wearable technology designers, wearable technology brands, wearable technology manufacturers and fashion designers from all countries. Entries typically include smartwatches, fitness trackers, VR headsets, AR glasses, medical devices and smart jewelry. Awarded wearable technology designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/wearable-technology
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/166226
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/166226
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!166226
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/360292
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- MyO Sports Wearable
- Function
- Sports Wearable
- Category
- Wearable Technologies Design
- Discipline
- Product Design
- Industry
- Electronics & Appliances and Fashion
- Colors
- Lavender, Silver, Black, Dark Gray and Dim Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Dano
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Tielin Ding
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #166226
Credits
- Image Credits
- Creator Tielin Ding, MyO Suite Overview with Case, 2024.; Creator Tielin Ding, MyO Suite Overview without Case, 2024.; Creator Tielin Ding, MyO Belt, Leg Strap, Shoulder Strap, and Receiver Exploded View, 2024.; Creator Tielin Ding, MyO Receiver and Charging Dock, 2024.; Creator Tielin Ding, MyO EMG Sensors and Receivers, 2024. Video Credits: Creator Tielin Ding, MyO Project Video, 2024.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- MyO is an innovative wearable suite for later Gen Y and Gen Z fitness enthusiasts and athletes seeking muscle performance insights. Featuring EMG sensors in a waist belt, leg strap, and shoulder strap, MyO delivers real-time feedback via a user-friendly APP. Its soft geometric design, modular assembly, and sustainable materials combine functionality, aesthetics, and eco-consciousness.
- Inspiration
- This project's inspiration is the need to bridge a significant gap in fitness technology for later Gen Y and Gen Z users. Current wearables often lack real-time, muscle-specific feedback, which is crucial for athletes and fitness enthusiasts aiming to optimize performance, prevent injuries, or recover effectively. Drawing on advanced electromyography (EMG) technology and insights from user research, the design prioritizes ergonomic comfort, modern aesthetics, and actionable data.
- Research
- Over 200 questionnaires and 20 interviews revealed a market gap: users demand detailed muscle analytics, but advanced EMG technology remains inaccessible to most. Fitness enthusiasts, athletes, and rehabilitation patients require precise, real-time muscle data for training, performance, and recovery. Gen Z and Gen Y users prefer eco-friendly, minimalistic designs with sustainable, hypoallergenic materials. These insights shaped MyO, blending professional-grade technology with user-friendly, accessible design.
- Challenge
- The biggest challenge was integrating advanced EMG technology into a compact, ergonomic wearable while meeting diverse user needs. Research involved studying EMG technology and conducting interviews with fitness enthusiasts, athletes, and rehabilitation patients to understand their demand for precise muscle feedback. By combining these insights with iterative prototyping and testing, MyO achieved usability, comfort, and eco-conscious design.
- Realization and Technology
- The MyO sports wearable suite was developed using a user-centered design approach, guided by extensive research into later Gen Y and Gen Z preferences and fitness needs. Prototypes were crafted through iterative testing, combining advanced EMG sensor technology with modular, ergonomic designs. Materials such as medical-grade silicone and hypoallergenic fabrics were chosen for durability, comfort, and sustainability. Additive manufacturing and precision engineering ensured accuracy in fit and function.
- Operation and Interaction
- MyO operates seamlessly through its modular wearable suite, which includes a waist belt, leg strap, shoulder strap, and receiver unit. Each device integrates EMG sensors to monitor muscle activity in real-time. The receiver sends Data to a companion app, providing actionable feedback on muscle engagement, fatigue, and form. Users can adjust the fit for ergonomic comfort, and modular components allow easy customization. This design ensures precise performance tracking and optimized training outcomes.
- Project Duration and Location
- The MyO project began in January 2024 in Savannah, Georgia, and concluded with its non-working prototypes in November 2024 in Savannah, Georgia. The design process included research, sketching, study modeling, prototyping, 3D modeling and rendering, 3D printing, and user testing. MyO now actively participates in international concept design competitions to showcase its innovative approach to wearable sports technology and seek sponsorship or investment opportunities.
- Specifications
- O1 - Waist Belt: 1100 mm x 160 mm x 20 mm Integrated EMG sensors for core muscle monitoring. O2 - Leg Strap: 600 mm x 80 mm x 15 mm Designed for lower limb muscle activity tracking. O3 - Shoulder Strap: 360 mm x 220 mm x 10 mm Sensors for upper body and shoulder muscle engagement. Oc - Charging Dock: 300 mm x 85 mm x 33 mm Modular design for charging all components. Detachable Receiver Unit: 60 mm x 40 mm x 18 mm Ensures seamless signal transmission.
- Keywords
- Sports, Wearable, Fitness, Monitor, Electromyography, Muscle
