Press Release
Gaze Security Gadget by Martin Chan Wins the Silver A' Design Award in Security, Safety and Surveillance Products Design
Martin Chan of Frage acknowledged for security, safety and surveillance products design by the international grand jury of the 2022 - 2023 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 20, 2023 /DesignNewswire/ Gaze Security Gadget by Martin Chan of Frage has been granted the Silver A' Design Award in the Security, Safety and Surveillance Products Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The result belongs to the 2022 - 2023 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached 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 Silver A' Design Award Explained
The Silver A' Design Award celebrates top-tier designs that embody excellence and innovation. This award acknowledges creations that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also highly functional, reflecting the designer's deep understanding and skill. Silver A' Design Award recipients are recognized for their contribution to raising industry standards and advancing the practice of design. Their work often incorporates original innovations and elicits a strong emotional response, making a notable impact on the improvement of everyday life.
More About Gaze Security Gadget
Gaze is a portable security device created to guard personal belongings that are left unattended. Gaze is placed on a table or on the floor and then switched on. A full high definition camera with a 200 degree fisheye lens records the surroundings. A vibration sensor and a high volume alarm react to abnormal movement and alert the user and nearby people. A smart digital lock with a touch panel prevents unauthorized shutdown, while a mobile application allows remote control. The body is made of recyclable ABS and PC by injection moulding.
About Frage
FRAGE is a snap camera brand funded and supported by Hong Kong Cyberport. We are a group of passionate engineers and designers who have been working in product development for over six years.
Award Record
This recognition makes Martin Chan of Frage a winner of 2 A' Design Awards. The awards were granted between the 2019 - 2020 and the 2022 - 2023 editions of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Security, Safety and Surveillance Products Design Award
The A' Security Products Design Award is an international product design competition recognizing good security products by best designers and brands worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to security products designers, industrial designers, security equipment manufacturers and surveillance products manufacturers from all countries. Typical entries include CCTV cameras, alarm systems, access controls, biometric scanners, surveillance drones and security locks. The awarded security products designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/security-products
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://designers.org/150470
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/150470
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!150470
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/269996
- Further Information from the Laureate: http://loftyfactory.wixsite.com/mysite/gaze-travel-gadget
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Gaze Security Gadget
- Function
- Security Gadget
- Category
- Security, Safety and Surveillance Products Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Electronics & Appliances and Social Impact
- Colors
- Black, Dark Slate Gray, Light Gray and Dim Gray
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Martin Chan
- Country
- Hong Kong (China)
- Brand
- Frage
- Recognition
- Silver A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2022 - 2023
- Design ID
- #150470
Credits
- Image Credits
- Creator Martin Chan, 2022.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Gaze is a small portable security gadget created to guard users’ belongings. In addition to its sleek cyber appearance, it is designed to emerge into people’s everyday lives with a simple and user-friendly interface. It is equipped with an FHD 200-degree fisheye camera lens that records the movement of its surroundings. Gaze is protected by an innovative digital lock and a vibration sensor alarm system, which will alert the user and people nearby when abnormal movement is detected.
- Inspiration
- There are situations in life where people have to leave their personal belongings unattended for a period, be it a restroom break in the café, playing basketball or enjoying time at the beach. This is when our valuable belongings are most vulnerable to theft. I have been a victim of theft and would like to do something about this. Gaze is designed to prevent theft from happening, scare away thieves when theft is taking place, and assist in prosecution should the worst-case scenario happen.
- Research
- The team conducted market research to find a similar product in the market with no success. Theft-related crime statistics from around the world are then collected to evaluate the imminence of developing this product. In the U.S., over 5 million larceny theft is recorded in 2019 per FBI data. Theft is characterized by a low clearance rate and high evidential difficulties. Less than 6% of recorded theft offences are charged, and no suspect could be identified for over 74% of the cases per UK ONS data. Victims mostly lost their wallets, laptop or entire bag in risky locations such as café, restaurants and bars.
- Challenge
- The team had to choose the right balance between camera coverage and level of distortion due to the fisheye nature of a wide-degree lens, such that perpetrators can be clearly identified. Programming theft alerts and smart digital lock systems is also challenging, as we aim to minimize false alerts to reduce unnecessary embarrassment. The trade-off between battery life and the size of the device was also considered. Production viability – we want Gaze to be an affordable product; considering there is no identical product in the market, we bear the risk of unfavourable market acceptance.
- Realization and Technology
- Gaze uses injection moulding for production with its main body composed of ABS and PC to enhance durability. Its' top layer is formed of PMMA with in-mould decoration. Hot runner technology is used in the moulding process. The material of the main body is 100% recyclable and eco-friendly plastic. The logo is engraved on the main body. Snap-fit and screw are used instead of glue for the assembly method.
- Operation and Interaction
- Simply place Gaze on the table or floor to safeguard users’ belongings. After turning on the device for video recording, the vibration detection and the smart digital lock will also be activated; the password is required to turn off the device. Unless someone successfully turns off the device, it will continue recording until out of battery. Users can operate Gaze and unlock it by pressing the panel button. Alternatively, users can remotely control Gaze via the mobile phone app.
- Project Duration and Location
- This project started in Nov 2020 in Hong Kong.
- Specifications
- 1. Dimensions: 88mm x 40mm x 22mm, Net Weight: 65g 2. Camera Module: 200-degree Fisheye Camera Lens, Image Stabilization Video 3. Recording Module: MP4 (H.264) Video Format, Full-HD 1080p Video Resolution, 1/2.9 Image Sensor, Loop Recording 4. Vibration Sensor Module: Vibration Detector, High Volume Buzzer Alarm, Smart Digital Lock System with Touch Panel, Audio Microphone, Built-in Memory, Waterproof Robust Structural Design 5. Battery & Charging: Built-in Lithium Ion Battery, USB-C, Pogo-pin Charging 6. Wifi Enabled: GAZE’s Mobile Phone APP
- Keywords
- Alarm, Fisheye, 360, Camera, Security, Guardian, Gadget, Accessor, App
