award group: Red Dot

With these transparent LED displays, demanding projects can be installed – from curved video screens to various creative forms. The design follows a simplified approach and focuses on the geometric structure of the frame, which is made of an extremely lightweight and ultra-thin aluminium alloy, so that transparency of over 90 per cent is achieved. Using the quick-release locking system, the modules can be connected by one person without any tools in just ten seconds.

Statement by the Jury

The ATR-U Series convinces with its reduced shape and open construction, which achieves a degree of transparency that fosters an almost unimpeded view.

This product is inspired from a bar of chocolate and promises to supply exactly as much energy as is required at the time. One piece of the modular battery pack is sufficient, for instance, to enable continued use for a while yet of a device whose battery is discharged. Two or more pieces of Chocolate will provide the energy requirement of the device, for instance, during a business trip. The design of the modular chocolate bar makes Chocolate very flexible in its use.

Statement by the Jury

The design of the modular Chocolate battery pack is based on a charming and easily understood idea which leads to its intuitive use.

The atuat is an intelligent pedometer that allows users to measure, save, and statistically analyse their energy expenditures. By means of custom software, the device identifies whether the user is standing, walking, or running, as well as the activity time and number of calories burnt. The U-shaped clip can be attached to a belt, the sleeve at the wrist, the waistband, or any other item of clothing. The device features Bluetooth and a USB port enabling its connection to a wide range of digital media devices.

The Smart Dental Detector developed for home use detects plaque using fluorescent light. An HD camera captures images of the examined teeth and sends them to an app. The design idea of the detector is based on an electric toothbrush, whose form instils a sense of confidence and familiarity in the user. The concept achieves originality through its distinctive silhouette, which is strongly tapered towards the mouthpiece, and a form that is optimised for use in the mouth.

Statement by the Jury

The Smart Dental Detector pleases with its soft surfaces and organically flowing lines, appealing to children and adults alike.

This multifunctional, holographic head-up display combines hands-free telephoning for mobile devices with an intelligent navigation device and extended safety functions such as lane monitoring, distance warning and facial recognition. Equipped with a transparent LCD screen, the holographic display of the Carrobot C2 projects virtual images about 2.5 metres beyond the windscreen. A very bright, thin film transistor, which adjusts automatically to its ambient light, serves as the imaging source.

Statement by the Jury

Carrobot C2 convinces as a functionally well-considered head-up display with a discreetly designed housing which contributes to making the driver safer and more comfortable.

The Air Dragon is a portable device that measures and analyses air quality. It is equipped with the air quality sensor CCS811, which detects harmful substances like spent breathing air, nicotine, solvents or paint in the room’s air. This enables the user to react quickly if safety limits are exceeded. The device is designed like a fashion accessory that can also be used discreetly in public space.

Statement by the Jury

The Air Dragon impresses with its practical, organically shaped housing, which features a stylish shell. Its function is deliberately concealed by its exceptional aesthetic.

The HiAR Glasses are technically sophisticated AR glasses with an Android operating system and a high-performance Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor. The glasses are controlled by voice or natural gestures, which are recognised both indoors and outdoors. In this way, the user can spontaneously interact with the glasses and control the software. Thanks to a large number of paddings individually adjusting to the head shape, they offer high wearing comfort.

Statement by the Jury

The futuristic design of the AR glasses hints at its state-of-the-art technical equipment and turns them into a stylish accessory.

In China, Maotai liquor is regarded as a national drink. The company produced a limited edition for the Chinese athletes participating in the 2012 London Olympics, including gold, silver, and bronze versions in addition to the regular kind. This special edition features the brand’s unique 45-degree-angled label and a three-step bottleneck. The lines of the porcelain bottle were traced with liquid gold, kiln-fired and then applied with a relief structure so as to paint the outlines of traditional lucky clouds onto the matte gold.

The central starting point in developing an identity for the buildings in the old town of Nanjing, China, was the city’s historical background and a desire to convey the spirit of Jinling culture. Reflecting the traditional living style of local residents, the housing blocks have been redesigned to form a multifunctional centre that would also act as a destination for international tourism. Since the most representative elements of Mendong culture are the Triassic horsehead walls, they are used as a key visual to represent the characteristic architectural form. Private seals bearing the logotype Nanjing convey the details of different aesthetic feelings.

This innovative cup cools boiling water down to 55 degrees centigrade within only one minute. Through this, it considerably reduces the time the water needs to reach a temperature at which it is drinkable. In addition, the cup can be closed with the lid and shaken in order to dissolve honey or tea powder quickly. The harmonious round lines in combination with the bright colours lend the vessel a friendly overall appearance.

Statement by the Jury

This cup blends a convincing functionality and an attractive form language into a consistent product solution.