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A80 Keyboard by Dongguan Mingguan Electronic Technology Receives the Bronze A' Design Award in Computers and Peripheral Devices Design
Dongguan Mingguan Electronic Technology recognized for computers and peripheral devices design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 18, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A80 Keyboard by Dongguan Mingguan Electronic Technology, designed for Dongguan Mingguan Electronic Technology Co., Ltd, has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Computers and Peripheral Devices Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The result belongs to 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.
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.
More About A80 Keyboard
A80 is a gaming keyboard designed for gamers and technology enthusiasts. The case is CNC machined metal, and the forged carbon surface resists stains, sweat and grease. A sports car style LED strip supports customizable lighting effects. A gasket structure absorbs vibration during key presses, which reduces noise and softens the tactile feedback. An integrated palm rest and a dual angle support system allow a lower angle for long typing sessions or a higher angle for gaming. The keyboard measures 377 by 210 by 40 mm.
About Dongguan Mingguan Electronic Technology
DAREU, a leading brand of Chinese peripheral equipment for 19 years, ranks among the top five in the industry. Main computer peripheral hardware, product line covers keyboard and mouse handle headsets, etc., widely used in games and office scenes, the brand is fully out of the sea, and the sales network is all over the world.
Award Record
With this recognition, Dongguan Mingguan Electronic Technology 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' Computers and Peripheral Devices Design Award
The A' Computer Design Award is an international design competition recognizing good computer and peripheral designs by leading designers and brands worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to computer designers, industrial designers, computer hardware engineers and computer accessory designers from all countries. Typical entries include laptops, desktop computers, workstations, servers, tablets and mainframes. The awarded computer designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/computer
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/168378
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/168378
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!168378
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/364864
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- A80 Keyboard
- Function
- Keyboard
- Category
- Computers and Peripheral Devices Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Electronics & Appliances
- Colors
- Dark Slate Gray, Black, Dim Gray, Dark Gray and Midnight Blue
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Dongguan Mingguan Electronic Technology Co., Ltd
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Dongguan Mingguan Electronic Technology
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #168378
Credits
- Team
- Weiping Zeng, Xiaoyong Lei, Zhuohui Li, Fuhua Han, Peiwang Chen, Qizhang Guan, Zijian Hu and Rufan Hao
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The A80 keyboard is designed for high end gamers and tech enthusiasts, integrating sports car inspiration with gaming performance to create a peripheral that combines visual appeal and functionality, meeting the user pursuits of mechanical and technological characteristics and personalization.
- Inspiration
- Featuring robust lines and a CNC machined metal case, the A80 keyboard echoes the dynamism and power of sports cars. The keyboard includes a sports car style LED belt that supports customizable lighting effects, changing dynamically like car taillights. This not only fosters a unique gaming atmosphere, elevating emotional value and enhancing the gaming experience, but also endows the keyboard with more masculine and mechanical characteristics, catering to the aesthetic needs of gamers.
- Research
- As e sports increasingly become mainstream entertainment activities, high end gamers are no longer limited to functional requirements for keyboards but place greater emphasis on design aesthetics and comfort. The design of A80 keyboard stems from a deep understanding of high end e sports culture and future tech trends, aiming to seamlessly integrate dynamic sports car aesthetics with gaming performance, offering a peripheral that delivers both striking visual appeal and superior functionality.
- Challenge
- The challenge lies in maintaining the premium, dynamic appearance while ensuring exceptional gaming performance. The A80 cleverly integrates sports car inspiration with gaming performance, bringing dynamism and power along with a polling rate of up to 8000Hz, ensuring ultra low 0.125ms transmission latency. Combined with precise key detection and high speed communication capabilities, it enhances operational accuracy, allowing users to enjoy instant operation feedback in intense gaming.
- Realization and Technology
- The surface of forged carbon is highly resistant to stains, sweat, and grease. It is less affected by temperature changes and less prone to becoming sticky after extended use, ensuring a comfortable use. The carbon fibre texture conveys a sense of technology, complementing the high end style. The A80 keyboard has a Gasket structure that absorbs vibrations during key presses, reducing operational noise. It also softens the tactile feedback, making keystrokes feel smoother and more comfortable.
- Operation and Interaction
- The optimized tilt angle of the integrated palm rest naturally supports the hand and forearm, effectively reducing wrist pressure and fatigue during prolonged use. Fitted with a dual angle support system, users can select the most comfortable angle according to their needs. A lower angle for longterm typing, minimizing wrist fatigue, and a higher angle for gamers, offering better key response and operational ease.
- Project Duration and Location
- This project was designed and developed in Dongguan, Guangdong, in May 2024 and launched in China in April 2025.
- Keywords
- High End Gaming Keyboard, Dynamic Sports Car Aesthetics, Ergonomic Design, Forged Carbon Material, Gasket Structure
