MyO Mahi Matua: Mea Mau Hākinakina by Tielin Ding

MyO Mahi Matua: Mea Mau Hākinakina by Tielin Ding is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Rino in Hoahoa Hangarau Mau Competition Category.

RinoHangarau Mau· 2025

MyO Mahi Matua: Mea Mau Hākinakina

by Tielin Ding

Client: Dano

A' Design Award Rino Winner in Hangarau Mau Category

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The Design

About MyO Mahi Matua: Mea Mau Hākinakina

Kuputuhi Pukapuka: He huinga mea mau hākinakina a MyO i hoahoatia mō ngā tāngata hiahia hauora me ngā kaitākaro e pīrangi ana ki te mātauranga mō te mahi a ō rātou uaua. Kei roto i tēnei huinga he whitiki hope, he whitiki waewae me he whitiki pokohiwi, kua whakanohoia tēnā me tēnā ki ngā pūkoro electromyography e ārō ana i te mahinga o ngā uaua. Ka tukuna ngā raraunga e tētahi wāhanga riu wetewete ki tētahi taupānga hoa, ka whakahoki mai i te urupare mō te whakaurunga uaua, te ngenge me te āhua. Ka taea te whakatikatika ngā wāhanga hanganga kia noho pai ana ki te tinana, ā, kotahi anō te tūranga whakakī hiko mō ngā wāhanga katoa. Ka whakamahia te hiriwana kounga rongoā me ngā kaka aukati mate kirikiri hei whakapakari i te roa me te pai o te mau.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Rino

Ko MyO Mahi Matua: Mea Mau Hākinakina te toa o te A' Design Award Rino, he whakaaetanga whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa pai e whakatutuki ana i ngā hiahia ngaio me te ahumahi e tūmanakohia ana mai i ngā mahi kua hoahoatia pai. Ko ngā toa Rino e whakaatu ana i te pukenga nui, te tohungatanga teitei, te māramatanga mātanga me te kaha auaha o ō rātou kaihanga. E tūmanakohia ana ko MyO Mahi Matua: Mea Mau Hākinakina he mahi whakanuia, whakamīharotia, aroha nui, he whaihua, he auaha hoki. Ko tēnei hoahoa i toa i te Rino e whakakotahi ana i ngā tikanga pai rawa o te ahumahi, ā, he āhuatanga hangarau pūkenga tōna e hono ana ki te mōhio me te pūmanawa. E whakahonoretia ana a MyO Mahi Matua: Mea Mau Hākinakina mō tōna tōtika, ā, i hoahoatia hei whakapai ake i te kounga o te oranga me te āwhina i te ao kia pai ake.

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.