MyO Kev Siv Tseem Ceeb: Khoom Naav Kuaj Kev Ua Kis Las by Tielin Ding

MyO Kev Siv Tseem Ceeb: Khoom Naav Kuaj Kev Ua Kis Las by Tielin Ding is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Hlau in Tsim Thev Naus Laus Zis Hnav Tau Competition Category.

HlauThev Naus Laus Zis Hnav Tau· 2025

MyO Kev Siv Tseem Ceeb: Khoom Naav Kuaj Kev Ua Kis Las

by Tielin Ding

Client: Dano

A' Design Award Hlau Winner in Thev Naus Laus Zis Hnav Tau Category

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The Design

About MyO Kev Siv Tseem Ceeb: Khoom Naav Kuaj Kev Ua Kis Las

Ntawv Piav Qhia: MyO yog ib pluas khoom naav kuaj kev ua kis las tsim los rau cov neeg nyiam kho lub cev thiab cov neeg ua kis las uas xav paub ntxaws txog kev ua haujlwm ntawm cov leeg. Cov khoom no muaj ib txoj siv sia duav, ib txoj siv rau ceg, thiab ib txoj siv rau xub pwg, txhua yam muaj cov chip electromyography uas saib xyuas kev ua haujlwm ntawm cov leeg. Ib lub chaw txais xov (receiver unit) uas rho tau tawm yuav xa cov ntaub ntawv mus rau ib lub app, uas qhia txog kev siv leeg, kev qaug zog, thiab tus cev nqaij daim tawv. Cov khoom sib txuas no yeej hloov tau kom haum rau lub cev, thiab muaj ib lub chaw them hluav taws xob (charging dock) uas siv tau rau txhua yam khoom. Lub tswv yim no siv cov yas silicone raws kev kho mob thiab ntaub tsis ua rau muaj mob kis (hypoallergenic) los ua kom khoom muaj sia ntev thiab haum lub cev zoo.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Hlau

MyO Kev Siv Tseem Ceeb: Khoom Naav Kuaj Kev Ua Kis Las yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Hlau, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom uas muab rau cov qauv tsim zoo uas ua tau raws li cov kev xav tau ntawm kev ua haujlwm thiab kev lag luam uas xav tau los ntawm cov khoom tsim zoo. Cov neeg yeej Hlau qhia txog kev txawj loj, kev paub tshwj xeeb siab, kev nkag siab ntawm cov kws tshaj lij thiab lub peev xwm tsim ntawm cov neeg tsim. MyO Kev Siv Tseem Ceeb: Khoom Naav Kuaj Kev Ua Kis Las xav tias yuav yog ib qho khoom tsim uas neeg hwm, qhuas thiab hlub uas siv tau thiab tsim tshiab. Cov qauv tsim yeej A' Design Award Hlau no sib xyaw cov kev coj ua zoo tshaj plaws ntawm kev lag luam thiab muaj cov yam ntxwv siv tshuab txawj ntse txuas nrog kev paub thiab txuj ci. MyO Kev Siv Tseem Ceeb: Khoom Naav Kuaj Kev Ua Kis Las tau txais kev hwm vim nws tag nrho thiab tsim los muab kev txhim kho rau lub neej uas pab ua rau lub ntiaj teb zoo dua.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: MyO is an innovative wearable suite for later Gen Y and Gen Z fitness enthusiasts and athletes seeking muscle performance insights. Featuring EMG sensors in a waist belt, leg strap, and shoulder strap, MyO delivers real-time feedback via a user-friendly APP. Its soft geometric design, modular assembly, and sustainable materials combine functionality, aesthetics, and eco-consciousness.
Dimensions & Packaging: O1 - Waist Belt: 1100 mm x 160 mm x 20 mm
Integrated EMG sensors for core muscle monitoring.
O2 - Leg Strap: 600 mm x 80 mm x 15 mm
Designed for lower limb muscle activity tracking.
O3 - Shoulder Strap: 360 mm x 220 mm x 10 mm
Sensors for upper body and shoulder muscle engagement.
Oc - Charging Dock: 300 mm x 85 mm x 33 mm
Modular design for charging all components.
Detachable Receiver Unit: 60 mm x 40 mm x 18 mm
Ensures seamless signal transmission.
Tags: Sports, Wearable, Fitness, Monitor, Electromyography, Muscle
Production Technology: The MyO sports wearable suite was developed using a user-centered design approach, guided by extensive research into later Gen Y and Gen Z preferences and fitness needs. Prototypes were crafted through iterative testing, combining advanced EMG sensor technology with modular, ergonomic designs. Materials such as medical-grade silicone and hypoallergenic fabrics were chosen for durability, comfort, and sustainability. Additive manufacturing and precision engineering ensured accuracy in fit and function.
Design Challenge: The biggest challenge was integrating advanced EMG technology into a compact, ergonomic wearable while meeting diverse user needs. Research involved studying EMG technology and conducting interviews with fitness enthusiasts, athletes, and rehabilitation patients to understand their demand for precise muscle feedback. By combining these insights with iterative prototyping and testing, MyO achieved usability, comfort, and eco-conscious design.
Research: Over 200 questionnaires and 20 interviews revealed a market gap: users demand detailed muscle analytics, but advanced EMG technology remains inaccessible to most. Fitness enthusiasts, athletes, and rehabilitation patients require precise, real-time muscle data for training, performance, and recovery.
Gen Z and Gen Y users prefer eco-friendly, minimalistic designs with sustainable, hypoallergenic materials. These insights shaped MyO, blending professional-grade technology with user-friendly, accessible design.
Inspiration: This project's inspiration is the need to bridge a significant gap in fitness technology for later Gen Y and Gen Z users. Current wearables often lack real-time, muscle-specific feedback, which is crucial for athletes and fitness enthusiasts aiming to optimize performance, prevent injuries, or recover effectively. Drawing on advanced electromyography (EMG) technology and insights from user research, the design prioritizes ergonomic comfort, modern aesthetics, and actionable data.
Project Duration: The MyO project began in January 2024 in Savannah, Georgia, and concluded with its non-working prototypes in November 2024 in Savannah, Georgia. The design process included research, sketching, study modeling, prototyping, 3D modeling and rendering, 3D printing, and user testing. MyO now actively participates in international concept design competitions to showcase its innovative approach to wearable sports technology and seek sponsorship or investment opportunities.
Operation Flow: MyO operates seamlessly through its modular wearable suite, which includes a waist belt, leg strap, shoulder strap, and receiver unit. Each device integrates EMG sensors to monitor muscle activity in real-time. The receiver sends Data to a companion app, providing actionable feedback on muscle engagement, fatigue, and form. Users can adjust the fit for ergonomic comfort, and modular components allow easy customization. This design ensures precise performance tracking and optimized training outcomes.
Image Credits: Image #1: Creator Tielin Ding, MyO Suite Overview with Case, 2024.
Image #2: Creator Tielin Ding, MyO Suite Overview without Case, 2024.
Image #3: Creator Tielin Ding, MyO Belt, Leg Strap, Shoulder Strap, and Receiver Exploded View, 2024.
Image #4: Creator Tielin Ding, MyO Receiver and Charging Dock, 2024.
Image #5: Creator Tielin Ding, MyO EMG Sensors and Receivers, 2024.
Video Credits: Creator Tielin Ding, MyO Project Video, 2024.