Press Release
Jiayu Chen Is Honored with the A' Design Award for Nizo Z Vlog Camera Combo in Camera and Photography Equipment Design
Jiayu Chen honored for camera and photography equipment design by the international grand jury of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 14, 2024 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Nizo Z Vlog Camera Combo by Jiayu Chen has been granted the A' Design Award in the Camera and Photography Equipment Design category. The result belongs to the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined 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.
What the A' Design Award Means
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 Nizo Z Vlog Camera Combo
Nizo Z is a vlogging camera kit designed for content creators. The kit includes an editing base, a fill light, a microphone and a camera body. The parts connect magnetically, which allows simple charging and data transfer. The all black aluminum body balances durability, weight and heat dissipation. Built in stabilization and AI face tracking support handheld filming and live streaming. The handheld form is shaped for a steady grip. The minimalist design allows quick assembly and quick pack down.
Award Record
This recognition makes Jiayu Chen a winner of 1 A' Design Award.
About the A' Camera and Photography Equipment Design Award
The A' Photography Equipment Design Award is an international design competition recognizing good photography gear by leading designers and brands worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to photography equipment designers, camera manufacturers, lens designers and industrial design studios from all countries. Typical entries include cameras, lenses, tripods, flashes, light meters and camera bags. The awarded photography equipment designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/photography-equipment
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/158313
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/158313
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!158313
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/353008
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
Designers.Org
Via Leone Leoni 32, 22100 Como, Italy
press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Nizo Z Vlog Camera Combo
- Function
- Vlog Camera Combo
- Category
- Camera and Photography Equipment Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Electronics & Appliances and Entertainment
- Colors
- Gainsboro, Dark Slate Gray, Silver and Dim Gray
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Jiayu Chen
- Country
- United States of America
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2023 - 2024
- Design ID
- #158313
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The Nizo Z is engineered to assist content creators effectively. It comprises an editing base, a fill-in light, a microphone, and a camera body, all designed to magnetically connect for hassle-free charging and data transfer. The combo addresses key vlogger challenges such as live streaming with AI face tracking, stabilization through its ergonomic design, and enhanced audio-visual quality, ensuring a high quality vlogging experience.
- Inspiration
- The Nizo Z camera combo draws inspiration from the principles of functional and retro design. Paying homage to the blend of simplicity and modern technology. With minimalist aesthetics, intuitive assembly, and magnetic components, the design prioritizes ease of use while incorporating advanced technological features.
- Research
- Research aimed at improving vlogging for beginners identified key challenges in portability, stabilization, and audio-visual quality through market research, interviews, and observations with vloggers and video production beignners.
- Challenge
- The main challenge was integrating minimalist ethos with modern vlogging needs within manufacturing and tech limits. Balancing design simplicity with advanced features like AI tracking and stabilization.
- Realization and Technology
- Retro, and the all-black aluminum body achieves a balance in durability, weight, and heat dissipation.
- Operation and Interaction
- Its pieces magnetically snap together, allowing for quick setup and pack-down. The handheld design ensures smooth filming with built-in stabilization, while the AI tracks faces flawlessly during live streams. Lights and microphones are instantly ready for action, enhancing the visual and audio quality of any content. This user-friendly system simplifies the vlogging process, making high-quality production accessible to all.
- Project Duration and Location
- A student project at Art Center College Of Design from September to December 2023
- Specifications
- Main Camera Body: 13cm x 2.25cm x 2.1cm Camera Kit:16.8cm x 13cm x 2.1cm
- Keywords
- Vlogging Kit, Retro, Content Creator, Magnetic connectivity
