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HighFleet Software zur Lautsprecherverwaltung by Shiyu Duan

HighFleet Software zur Lautsprecherverwaltung by Shiyu Duan is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award in Eisen in Softwaredesign Competition Category.


EisenSoftware· 2026

HighFleet Software zur Lautsprecherverwaltung

by Shiyu Duan

Client: Shiyu(Naomi) Duan

A' Design Award in Eisen Winner in Software Category

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The Design

About HighFleet Software zur Lautsprecherverwaltung

HighFleet ist eine webbasierte Softwareplattform zur Verwaltung netzwerkgebundener Lautsprechersysteme. Administratoren wenden globale Richtlinien an und konfigurieren zugleich einzelne Geräte mit Parametern wie Zonen, Prioritäten, Zeitplänen und Alarmverhalten. Eine virtuelle Standortkarte zeigt die Position jedes Lautsprechers, sodass Durchsagen und Alarme gezielt an ausgewählte Zonen gesendet werden können. Eine Systemübersicht stellt Lautsprecherstatus, Konnektivität und Alarme dar. Zeitgesteuerte Audioereignisse und Klingelanlagen unterstützen den täglichen Betrieb. Die räumliche Ansicht erhöht die Konfigurationsgenauigkeit und reduziert Installationsfehler.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award in Eisen

HighFleet Software zur Lautsprecherverwaltung ist Gewinner des A' Design Award in Eisen, einer prestigeträchtigen Anerkennung für gute Designs, die die beruflichen und industriellen Anforderungen erfüllen, die an gut gestaltete Schöpfungen gestellt werden. Eisen-Gewinner zeigen großes Können, hohe Spezialisierung, fachkundiges Verständnis und die kreative Kapazität ihrer Schöpfer. Von HighFleet Software zur Lautsprecherverwaltung wird erwartet, dass es eine hochgeschätzte, bewunderte und geliebte Schöpfung ist, die praktisch und innovativ ist. Dieses mit dem A' Design Award in Eisen prämierte Design integriert bewährte Branchenverfahren und weist kompetente technische Merkmale in Verbindung mit Know-how und Talent auf. HighFleet Software zur Lautsprecherverwaltung wird für seine Gründlichkeit geschätzt und ist darauf ausgelegt, Verbesserungen der Lebensqualität zu liefern, die dazu beitragen, die Welt zu einem besseren Ort zu machen.

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties
HighFleet’s core strength lies in its ability to manage speaker systems at both macro and micro levels. Administrators can apply global policies while also configuring individual devices with precise parameters such as zones, priorities, schedules, and alert behaviors. A key differentiator is its virtual site mapping feature, which visually aligns speakers. This spatial clarity improves configuration accuracy, reduces installation errors, and significantly
alleviates cognitive.
Dimensions & Packaging
HighFleet is a web-based SaaS platform.
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Production Technology
HighFleet is a web-based SaaS platform optimized for managing network-connected speaker devices. The system relies on secure device communication protocols, real-time status synchronization, and scalable cloud infrastructure. Its modular architecture supports extensibility for different speaker models and configurations while maintaining reliability and low latency for time-sensitive alerts and announcements
Design Challenge
The primary challenge was integrating the needs of multiple stakeholders—administrators, installers, and operators—each with different responsibilities, priorities, and levels of system
access. Speaker management workflows involve complex hierarchies across devices, zones, sites, and tasks. Designing a single interface that could support detailed configuration, rapid action, and long-term system oversight.
Research
Research focused on two primary stakeholders: system administrators and installation professionals managing speaker-based communication systems in schools and large facilities.
Administrators expressed a need for per-device configuration, rapid alert deployment, and clear system status during emergencies. Installers highlighted challenges around spatial accuracy,
configuration errors, and post-installation handoff.
Inspiration
HighFleet was inspired by the operational challenges of managing distributed speaker systems, where the reliability, precision, and speed for both the configuration and maintenance are critical. Existing tools often lack fine-grained device control or spatial context, forcing administrators to rely on fragmented workflows, manual blueprints that lack real-time information. HighFleet reframes speaker management as a fleet-level operation.
Project Duration
Project Duration: 8 months
Location: United States
Operation Flow
Users begin with a system-wide overview displaying speaker status, connectivity, and alerts.

From this view, administrators can select a single speaker or group to adjust detailed configurations, trigger announcements, or diagnose issues. Alerts can be broadcast system-wide or targeted to specific zones through spatial selection on the site map. Scheduled audio events and bell systems further support daily operational workflows.
Patents
Shiyu(Naomi) Duan
Team Members
Shiyu(Naomi) Duan
Image Credits
Shiyu(Naomi) Duan

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