Press Release
A' Design Award in Audio and Sound Equipment Design Goes to Dominote Bluetooth Speaker by Vasil Velchev
The international grand jury of the 2022 - 2023 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Vasil Velchev for audio and sound equipment design
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COMO, Italy, April 20, 2023 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Dominote Bluetooth Speaker by Vasil Velchev, designed for MAGMA graphics, has been granted the A' Design Award in the Audio and Sound Equipment Design category. The recognition forms part of the 2022 - 2023 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 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 Dominote Bluetooth Speaker
Dominote is 3-directional, bi-color Bluetooth speaker. The top control panel is inspired by the shape of a domino or a dice. Five dots are now useful buttons. The side panels of the speaker are influenced by a retro TV design. The name refers to the word "Dominate" but it's actually a combination between "Domino", because of the shape of the top panel, and "Note" for its audio function. The carcass is made of plastic with reinforced rubber edges.
About Vasil Velchev
Graduated as a master of electrical engineering Vasil Velchev actually have more than 10 years of experience as a graphic designer in an international company. At the beginning product design was more like a hobby, but after some worldwide publications and awards he started to believes more in his ideas. Several years ago he started a project called MAGMA which have the purpose to collect all of his creations under one roof. The name was choosen on purpose.
Award Record
This recognition makes Vasil Velchev a winner of 10 A' Design Awards. The awards span the editions from 2012 - 2013 to 2022 - 2023 of the A' Design Award & Competition.
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://designers.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://designers.org/149752
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/149752
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!149752
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/123630
- Further Information from the Laureate: http://bit.ly/1RAape2
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Dominote Bluetooth Speaker
- Function
- Bluetooth Speaker
- Category
- Audio and Sound Equipment Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Electronics & Appliances and Entertainment
- Colors
- Slate Gray, Dim Gray, Dark Gray, Light Slate Gray and Pale Turquoise
- Images
- 5
- Client
- MAGMA graphics
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Vasil Velchev
- Country
- Bulgaria
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2022 - 2023
- Design ID
- #149752
Credits
- Image Credits
- Vasil Velchev
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Starting with the name, it's a combination of "Domino", because of the shape of top panel, and "Note" - for its audio function. Also it has cross-reference to the word "Dominate". The product itself is bi-color, design recognizable Bluetooth speaker.
- Inspiration
- The top control panel is inspired by the shape of a domino or a dice. The side panels of the speaker are influenced by a retro TV design.
- Research
- Audio transmission research. Speaker configuration and parameters.
- Challenge
- Cost optimization while keeping the overall look and content.
- Realization and Technology
- The carcass is made of plastic. The edges are reinforced with rubber. Metal speaker grill and fabric stripe.
- Operation and Interaction
- The battery is USB charged. Connection with the sound source is via Bluetooth.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in December 2022 in Bulgaria.
- Specifications
- Width 900 mm x Depth 900 mm x Height 900 mm
- Keywords
- Dominote, Dominate, Domino, Note, Vasil, Velchev, Speaker, Bluetooth, Sound, Audio