Volca Speaker by Esmail Ghadrdani Is Granted the Bronze A' Design Award in Audio and Sound Equipment Design

Esmail Ghadrdani honored for audio and sound equipment design by the international grand jury of the 2021 - 2022 A' Design Award & Competition

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COMO, Italy, April 22, 2022 /DesignNewswire/ Volca Speaker by Esmail Ghadrdani has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Audio and Sound Equipment Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The recognition forms part of the 2021 - 2022 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 assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.

About the Bronze A' Design Award

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.

About Volca Speaker

Volca is a modern and special speaker inspired by the power of sound and designed. The bumps on the body and the grooves created on it evoke the power of sound. The device has a USB and Bluetooth port, which makes it used as a portable speaker. It can connect to other devices such as telephones via Bluetooth. Cable is used to charge this product and at night, its light can be used as table light. Creating a strong emotional connection with the user, in addition to sound quality, is a feature of this product.

About Esmail Ghadrdani

Esmail Ghadrdani was born in Esfarayen,Iran. He was very interested in painting. His first exhibition of paintings was held when he was only 10 years old. he has won many awards in this. He holds a bachelor of industrial design degree from the semnan of art University. He also has extensive knowledge in the field of 3D softwares and He is proficient in all aspects of design and modeling. He is also interested in toy design and research about children,and has written an article on the subject. he won many prestigious international design awards such as, International Design Award (IDA), A’ Design Award, European Product Design Award (EPDA) and etc.

Award Record

Esmail Ghadrdani is a winner of 3 A' Design Awards, including this recognition. The awards were granted between the 2020 - 2021 and the 2021 - 2022 editions of the A' Design Award & Competition.

About the A' Audio and Sound Equipment Design Award

The A' Audio Products Design Award is an international product design competition recognizing best audio equipment by leading designers and brands worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to audio product designers, sound equipment designers, industrial designers and product engineers from all countries. Typical entries include headphones, microphones, speakers, amplifiers, soundbars and turntables. The awarded audio products designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/audio-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/129886
A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/129886
Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!129886
Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/232193

Media Contact

Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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+39 031 4491953

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project: Volca Speaker
Function: Speaker
Category: Audio and Sound Equipment Design
Discipline: Industrial Design
Industry: Electronics & Appliances and Entertainment
Colors: Dark Slate Gray, Medium Aquamarine, Dim Gray, Light Gray and Black
Images: 5

The Recognition

Laureate: Esmail Ghadrdani
Country: Iran
Recognition: Bronze A' Design Award
Edition: 2021 - 2022
Design ID: #129886

Credits

Image Credits: Esmail Ghadrdani

Design Details

Unique Properties: "volca" is based on smart technology. The body is made of matte plastic and the buttons are tactile. The device has a USB and Bluetooth port, which makes it used as a portable speaker. It can connect to other devices such as telephones via Bluetooth. Cable is used to charge this product and At night, its light can be used as table light. Creating a strong emotional connection with the user, in addition to sound quality, is a feature of this product.
Inspiration: I was looking to show the power of sound. "Volca" is inspired by the power of sound. The protrusions on the body and the grooves created on it evoke the power of sound. It seems that the sound is so powerful that it makes the shell move and causes grooves on the body. Like the occurrence of a volcano where the high power of the molten material causes the mountain to crack and the molten material to erupt.
Research: Necessary information in the relevant field has been collected through the Internet and books. Some of the information is provided through observations and interviews with users to consider their interests in relation to this type of product in the design.
Challenge: Designing an attractive and practical device based on technology was one of the important goals of this project. Designing and presenting based on a new and different form was one of the most challenging parts of this process.
Realization and Technology: Bluetooth technology has used for making Volca a portable device. The body is made of matte plastic. touch control panel are other significant features of it.
Operation and Interaction: This product enables the user to connect to other devices such as telephones via Bluetooth technology. The buttons are touch and turn on the device by touching the power button. The device has a USB port that makes it used as a portable speaker. At the bottom of the device, a light is installed and turns on with the touch of a light button, and at night it can be used as a table light. The light is designed in two different colors and each time the light button is touched, its color changes.
Project Duration and Location: It started in Esfarayen, Iran in May 2021 and finished in August 2021.
Specifications: Diameter 220mm, Height110mm, Wireless Portable Speaker, Synced-up mode
Keywords: Wireless, portable, speaker, Volca