Aurzen Zip Lub Tshuab Nqa Duab Uas Nqa Tau Yooj Yim by Yang Cui

Aurzen Zip Lub Tshuab Nqa Duab Uas Nqa Tau Yooj Yim by Yang Cui is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Platinum in Tsim Khoom Siv Hluav Taws Xob Competition Category.

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Aurzen Zip Lub Tshuab Nqa Duab Uas Nqa Tau Yooj Yim

by Yang Cui

A' Design Award Platinum Winner in Khoom Siv Hluav Taws Xob Category

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The Design

About Aurzen Zip Lub Tshuab Nqa Duab Uas Nqa Tau Yooj Yim

Aurzen Zip yog ib lub tshuab nqa duab (projector) uas muab tau peb tshooj. Lub cev zoo li tus niam ntawv Z muab tau kom me me, ntsuas tau 84 los ntawm 78 los ntawm 26 millimeters, ua rau lub tshuab nqa duab ntim tau rau hauv hnab tes los sis hnab ev nraub qaum. Ob lub qhov sib qhib uas ua los ntawm txhuas (aluminum) muaj zog heev ua rau hloov tau qhov siab thiab lub kaum ntawm kev tso duab yam tsis tas yuav siv ib tug ncej txawb cais. Kev nias ib zaug kom pom lub vijtsam siv tau yam tsis muaj Wi-Fi thiab txhawb tau iOS, Android, macOS thiab Windows. Time-of-flight autofocus thiab kev kho keystone ntsug ua rau daim duab pom tseeb. Lub roj teeb hauv lub tshuab siv tau ntev txog 1.5 teev thiab txhawb kev sam hluav taws xob ceev.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Platinum

Aurzen Zip Lub Tshuab Nqa Duab Uas Nqa Tau Yooj Yim yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Platinum, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev uas muab rau cov qauv tsim zoo kawg nkaus, zoo nkauj thiab ci ntsa iab tiag tiag. Cov neeg yeej Platinum yog cov khoom xav tsis thoob ntawm kev tsim, yog cov pov thawj ntawm qhov kawg ntawm kev txawj tsim ntawm tib neeg, thiab qhia txog kev tshaj lij uas tsis muaj leej twg piv tau thiab kev txawj ntse ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Cov qauv tsim no xav tias yuav yog cov haujlwm muaj koob npe tshaj plaws uas txiav txim lub caij nyoog txoj kev zoo nkauj, pab rau zej zog txoj kev noj qab haus huv thiab nthuav dav ciam teb ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis. Aurzen Zip Lub Tshuab Nqa Duab Uas Nqa Tau Yooj Yim qhia txog qib zoo tshaj plaws thiab tsis muaj kev xyem xyav ua rau lub ntiaj teb zoo dua nrog nws cov yam ntxwv muaj txiaj ntsig thiab muaj nqi. Aurzen Zip Lub Tshuab Nqa Duab Uas Nqa Tau Yooj Yim yog ib qho haujlwm uas yeej A' Design Award Platinum, uas txhawb kev xav, tshoov siab, ua rau zoo siab thiab ua rau muaj kev xyiv fab loj.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Aurzen ZIP"Truly Portable Projector"
1.Portability: ZIP features a highly compact design, about the size of half an iPhone and just 1 inch thick (the size of a quarter), easily fitting into a handbag or backpack for ultimate portability.
2.Stability & Flexibility: Unlike traditional projectors that need external support, ZIP’s Z-shaped tri-fold design with dual high-strength aluminum hinges ensures flexible height and angle adjustments.
3.Screen Mirroring: ZIP offers effortless one-click screen mirroring without Wi-Fi, compatible with iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows.
4.Auto Focus & Keystone Correction: With ToF zero-lag autofocus, ZIP automatically adjusts focus and vertical keystone correction, ensuring a sharp image.
5.Battery & Endurance: ZIP’s 5000mAh battery lasts up to 1.5 hours and supports 24W fast charging, ideal for extended use.
Dimensions & Packaging: The ZIP projector measures 84 mm (L) x 78 mm (W) x 26 mm (H) and has a volume of 170 cubic centimeters in the folded state, with a thickness of only 1 inch (26 mm).
Tags: Projector, Foldable,Portable,Tri-fold
Production Technology: As the world's first tri-fold, truly portable projector, ZIP embodies innovative factors in every fold of its design. The first fold houses the world's thinnest 8mm HD optical engine and the tiniest DLP microchip. The second fold features dual high-strength aluminum hinges for precise angle adjustment and built-in ultra-thin stereo speakers for an immersive audio experience. The third fold incorporates a built-in battery and an anti-slip base, ensuring convenience and versatility across diverse usage scenarios.
Design Challenge: 1.Heat Dissipation: To manage the 15W of heat in such a compact design, we customized an ultra-thin (5mm) multi-blade silent fan to increase airflow, along with advanced graphene cooling technology for quick heat dissipation. We also added a high-low differential air channel at the bottom to increase air pressure using aerodynamic principles.
2.Hinges: ZIP's components are divided into three folds, connected by hinges and FPC, with a 6mm hinge diameter. To extend ZIP’s lifespan (50,000 folds), we used high-strength stainless steel for the hinges and custom high-toughness FPC material.
3.Antenna: Transmitting signals in a tight space is a challenge. After testing over 100 antenna prototypes, we achieved stable video signal transmission up to 30 meters.
4.Battery Life: We balanced portability with battery life by customizing a 5.2mm thick silicon anode battery with an energy density of 734 Wh/L, ensuring 1.5 hours of battery life.
Research: The Aurzen team researched and found that users prioritize portability and battery life when choosing portable projectors. To meet these needs, ZIP features a tri-fold design for enhanced portability and offers an optional charging stand to extend battery life. This study not only provides valuable insights for future portable projector designs but also reflects society's increasing demand for efficient, practical products, driving innovation in both functionality and design.
Inspiration: ZIP was inspired by the Aurzen team's challenging camping projection experience, where poor network signals, unstable brackets, and cumbersome setups highlighted the need for improvement. The frustrating experience led to the creation of ZIP's innovative tri-fold design and advanced projection technology.
Project Duration: The program was launched in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China in 2022.06 and was first presented at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in 2025.03.
Operation Flow: ZIP simplifies projection with a tri-fold design for easy unfolding and adjustment, offering optimal viewing without an extra stand.
Compact and lightweight when folded, it’s perfect for travel, outdoor use, or home entertainment. One-click screen mirroring casts content without Wi-Fi. ToF zero-lag autofocus ensures sharp images. The built-in battery lasts 1.5 hours, and Type-C PD fast charging replenishes power quickly. Paired with PowerPlay, it extends playtime to 3 hours for uninterrupted viewing.
Patents: Patent has been granted. Patent No.:015069564 Patent Holder:Shenzhen Neutop Optoelectronics Co., Ltd. Year:2024
Team Members: Creative Director:Yang Cui,ZuoWei Zeng
Designer: Libo Chen
Designer: Xianmiao Luo
Designer: Danni Guo
Designer: Ou Liang
Designer: YuFeng Chen
Image Credits: Images 1-4: Creator JiaWei Shen (Tovey), 2024.
Image 5: Photographer Chen Liu, 2024.
video attribution：Creator HanCong Wang,2024.