Press Release
Aurzen Zip Tri Fold Portable Projector by Yang Cui Is Granted the Platinum A' Design Award in Digital and Electronic Device Design
Yang Cui honored for digital and electronic device design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 18, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ Aurzen Zip Tri Fold Portable Projector by Yang Cui has been granted the Platinum A' Design Award in the Digital and Electronic Device Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The result belongs to the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The Platinum A' Design Award Explained
The Platinum A' Design Award is recognized for honoring designs that stand at the forefront of creativity and innovation. It is the highest accolade bestowed by the A' Design Awards, acknowledging works that blend remarkable innovation with impactful societal contributions. These designs not only showcase exceptional artistic and technical proficiency but also highlight their creators' commitment to advancing the boundaries of art, science, design, and technology. Recipients of this award are celebrated for their role in shaping the aesthetics and trends of our time, contributing significantly to the enhancement of quality of life and promoting sustainable development.
About Aurzen Zip Tri Fold Portable Projector
Aurzen Zip is a tri-fold portable projector. The Z-shaped body folds into a compact form measuring 84 by 78 by 26 millimeters, allowing the projector to fit into a handbag or backpack. Two high-strength aluminum hinges let the height and the projection angle be adjusted without a separate stand. One-click screen mirroring works without Wi-Fi and supports iOS, Android, macOS and Windows. Time-of-flight autofocus and vertical keystone correction keep the image sharp. The built-in battery lasts up to 1.5 hours and supports fast charging.
About Yang Cui
As an entertainment technology brand that brings what matters into focus,Aurzen is dedicated to making products immersive, versatile, and effective at bringing people together.Traditional portable projectors have long faced three fundamental limitations: restricted angle adjustment, limited battery life, and excessive bulk. The ZIP ingeniously overcomes all these challenges through its revolutionary tri-fold design that enables flexible projection angles, an integrated battery that eliminates power anxiety, and an ultra-compact form factor matching smartphone weight with a remarkably slim coin-like profile.
Award Record
Yang Cui is a winner of 1 A' Design Award, including this recognition.
About the A' Digital and Electronic Device Design Award
The A' Consumer Electronics Design Award is an international design competition recognizing good consumer electronics designs by leading brands worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to consumer electronics designers, consumer electronics brands, consumer electronics manufacturers and electronic product manufacturers from all countries. Typical entries include smartphones, laptops, televisions, cameras, headphones and smartwatches. The awarded consumer electronics designs are published at https://dezigners.org/design-category/consumer-electronics
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is 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. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously 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. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which 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, uploading a work and receiving a 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. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://dezigners.org/169069
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/169069
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!169069
- Laureate Profile: https://dezigners.org/d/346571
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://aurzen.com/collections/zip-series-portable-projector
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Aurzen Zip Tri Fold Portable Projector
- Function
- Tri Fold Portable Projector
- Category
- Digital and Electronic Device Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Electronics & Appliances
- Colors
- Light Gray, Lavender, Black, Gray and Dim Gray
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Yang Cui
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- Platinum A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #169069
Credits
- Team
- Yang Cui,ZuoWei Zeng, Libo Chen, Xianmiao Luo, Danni Guo, Ou Liang and YuFeng Chen
- Image Credits
- Images 1-4: Creator JiaWei Shen (Tovey), 2024.; Photographer Chen Liu, 2024. video attribution：Creator HanCong Wang,2024.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Aurzen ZIP"Truly Portable Projector" 1.Portability: ZIP features a highly compact design, about the size of half an iPhone and just 1 inch thick (the size of a quarter), easily fitting into a handbag or backpack for ultimate portability. 2.Stability & Flexibility: Unlike traditional projectors that need external support, ZIP’s Z-shaped tri-fold design with dual high-strength aluminum hinges ensures flexible height and angle adjustments. 3.Screen Mirroring: ZIP offers effortless one-click screen mirroring without Wi-Fi, compatible with iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows.
- Inspiration
- ZIP was inspired by the Aurzen team's challenging camping projection experience, where poor network signals, unstable brackets, and cumbersome setups highlighted the need for improvement. The frustrating experience led to the creation of ZIP's innovative tri-fold design and advanced projection technology.
- Research
- The Aurzen team researched and found that users prioritize portability and battery life when choosing portable projectors. To meet these needs, ZIP features a tri-fold design for enhanced portability and offers an optional charging stand to extend battery life. This study not only provides valuable insights for future portable projector designs but also reflects society's increasing demand for efficient, practical products, driving innovation in both functionality and design.
- Challenge
- 1.Heat Dissipation: To manage the 15W of heat in such a compact design, we customized an ultra-thin (5mm) multi-blade silent fan to increase airflow, along with advanced graphene cooling technology for quick heat dissipation. We also added a high-low differential air channel at the bottom to increase air pressure using aerodynamic principles. 2.Hinges: ZIP's components are divided into three folds, connected by hinges and FPC, with a 6mm hinge diameter. To extend ZIP’s lifespan (50,000 folds), we used high-strength stainless steel for the hinges and custom high-toughness FPC material. 3.Antenna: Transmitting signals in a tight space is a challenge.
- Realization and Technology
- As the world's first tri-fold, truly portable projector, ZIP embodies innovative factors in every fold of its design. The first fold houses the world's thinnest 8mm HD optical engine and the tiniest DLP microchip. The second fold features dual high-strength aluminum hinges for precise angle adjustment and built-in ultra-thin stereo speakers for an immersive audio experience. The third fold incorporates a built-in battery and an anti-slip base, ensuring convenience and versatility across diverse usage scenarios.
- Operation and Interaction
- ZIP simplifies projection with a tri-fold design for easy unfolding and adjustment, offering optimal viewing without an extra stand. Compact and lightweight when folded, it’s perfect for travel, outdoor use, or home entertainment. One-click screen mirroring casts content without Wi-Fi. ToF zero-lag autofocus ensures sharp images. The built-in battery lasts 1.5 hours, and Type-C PD fast charging replenishes power quickly. Paired with PowerPlay, it extends playtime to 3 hours for uninterrupted viewing.
- Project Duration and Location
- The program was launched in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China in 2022.06 and was first presented at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in 2025.03.
- Specifications
- The ZIP projector measures 84 mm (L) x 78 mm (W) x 26 mm (H) and has a volume of 170 cubic centimeters in the folded state, with a thickness of only 1 inch (26 mm).
- Keywords
- Projector, Foldable,Portable,Tri-fold
