Press Release
Loklik Icraft Hand Cutting Plotter by Hunan Sijiu Technology Co., Ltd. Is Granted the Bronze A' Design Award in Prosumer Products and Workshop Equipment Design
Hunan Sijiu Technology Co., Ltd. honored for prosumer products and workshop equipment design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 18, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ Loklik Icraft Hand Cutting Plotter by Hunan Sijiu Technology Co., Ltd., designed for Loklik, has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Prosumer Products and Workshop Equipment Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The recognition forms part of the 2024 - 2025 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 assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The Bronze A' Design Award Explained
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
Regarding Loklik Icraft Hand Cutting Plotter
Loklik Icraft is a desktop cutting machine designed for crafters and small businesses. The device combines design, cutting and drawing functions in one compact unit and is operated through the Loklik Ideastudio software. Cutting accuracy is under 0.5 mm, and more than 100 materials can be processed, from thin vinyl to thick cardboard. The housing is made of ABS, galvanized sheet and stainless steel. A stepper motor and a replaceable steel blade kit support precise cutting. A built in storage cup holds tools and waste.
About Hunan Sijiu Technology Co., Ltd.
HTVRONT stands as one of Sijiu Tech brands, a collection of R&D, production, and sales in one of the handcraft DIY materials & equipment manufacturing enterprises. It attaches great importance to R&D investment and innovation and has formed its own set of standards in HTV production. It produces Heat Transfer Vinyl, Adhesive Vinyl, Sublimation Paper, Heat Press, Weeding Tools, Resin, etc., for craft enthusiasts.
Award Record
With this recognition, Hunan Sijiu Technology Co., Ltd. is a winner of 2 A' Design Awards. The awards were granted in the 2024 - 2025 edition of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Prosumer Products and Workshop Equipment Design Award
The A' Equipment Design Award is an international equipment design competition recognizing good equipment designs by equipment designers and brands worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to equipment designers, prosumer product manufacturers, industrial design studios and equipment brands from all countries. Typical entries include 3D printers, workshop equipment, compact lathes, desktop CNC machines, engraving tools and high-precision scales. The awarded equipment designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/prosumer-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/170249
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/170249
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!170249
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/362782
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.loklik.com/loklik-icraft
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
Designers.Org
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press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Loklik Icraft Hand Cutting Plotter
- Function
- Hand Cutting Plotter
- Category
- Prosumer Products and Workshop Equipment Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Manufacturing
- Colors
- Gainsboro, Silver, Light Slate Gray, Dark Gray and Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Loklik
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Hunan Sijiu Technology Co., Ltd.
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #170249
Credits
- Team
- Amy Ai
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Loklik Icraft is a smart, multifunctional cutting device powered by the exclusive Loklik Ideastudio software. It seamlessly integrates design, cutting, and drawing capabilities. With an accuracy of less than 0.5mm, it cuts over 100 materials with precision, delivering efficient print then cut results. The software AI powered add ons and library of 18,000 premade designs enhance productivity, making it the perfect tool for crafters and small businesses seeking customization and efficiency.
- Inspiration
- The inspiration for Loklik Icraft arises from a keen understanding of craft enthusiasts desire to express creativity, both individually and collaboratively. To enhance the crafting experience, Loklik Icraft incorporates intelligent, automated features that streamline repetitive tasks, allowing users to focus on their creative process and produce personalized, high quality projects with ease.
- Research
- Loklik Icraft addresses challenges such as poor cutting accuracy and limited material options faced by crafters by improving cutting precision to 0.5 mm, an industry leading level, and enabling it to cut over 100 materials. The enhanced cutting efficiency, powered by a patented algorithm and AI driven software, allows crafters to complete projects with high precision and minimal waste. Even small business owners can significantly boost their productivity with this innovation.
- Challenge
- Loklik Icraft combines high precision and multifunctionality in a compact, lightweight design. By optimizing algorithms and enhancing step motors, it enables users, even beginners, to process intricate designs with cutting accuracy of under 0.5mm. The built in AI design assistant and extensive library of free resources spark creativity, allowing crafters to create stunning handmade projects in just one minute while maximizing material utilization.
- Realization and Technology
- Loklik Icraft features two patented technologies that deliver precise cutting and advanced image processing. Its robust construction, made from high quality ABS, galvanized sheet, and stainless steel, strikes the perfect balance between durability and lightweight design. The stepper motor, coupled with a replaceable steel blade kit, enhances its cutting ability, allowing it to effortlessly handle materials ranging from thin vinyl to thick cardboard, offering exceptional versatility.
- Operation and Interaction
- Loklik Icraft offers seamless device switching with Bluetooth and usb connections, ensuring a smooth workflow. The blade holders buffer spring makes blade replacement smoother and safer. The built in storage cup for tools and waste maximizes workspace efficiency for crafters. Loklik Ideastudio simplifies design with an intuitive interface and 18000 free images, sparking creativity effortlessly. Its ultra quiet operation provides a comfortable crafting experience, perfect for home use.
- Project Duration and Location
- This project was initiated in January 2024 in Changsha, with mass production beginning in September 2024, and the device was officially released in November 2024 and showcased at the ces exhibitions in January 2025.
- Specifications
- 515mm x 140mm x 145mm
- Keywords
- iCraft, loklik, cutting machine, cutter, craft, diy
