Platinum Digital and Electronic Device Design · 2020
Oppo Enco W31 True Wireless Headphones
by Oppo Industrial Design Division
- A' Design Award 2020 Platinum Winner in Digital and Electronic Device Design
- Awarded April 15, 2020
- CLIENT: Guangdong OPPO Mobile Telecommunications Corp., Ltd.
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 2,031,526
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About Oppo Enco W31 True Wireless Headphones
Oppo Enco W31 is a pair of true wireless headphones designed for long listening sessions. The earbuds and the compact charging case are made of injection-molded polycarbonate and acrylonitrile butadiene styrene composite, which keeps the design light and strong. A textured aluminum plate is placed on top of each earbud. Silicone ear tips provide a secure and snug fit. A touch panel on each earpiece allows tapping to change tracks, switch audio modes and start the voice assistant. Wearing detection plays music when the earbuds are worn and pauses playback when removed.
The Enco W31 True Wireless Headphones by OPPO Industrial Design Team exemplifies the contemporary convergence of acoustic engineering and sculptural product design that has emerged as a defining characteristic of twenty-first century personal audio devices. This presentation appears to draw upon the established traditions of high-fidelity equipment aesthetics while embracing the miniaturization imperatives that wireless technology demands, resulting in objects that function simultaneously as precision instruments and personal adornments. The compositional staging suggests careful consideration of how potential users might encounter and evaluate such devices, with the asymmetrical arrangement offering multiple viewing angles that reveal both the technical sophistication of the acoustic housing and the refined tactile qualities of the control stems. Material selection demonstrates a nuanced understanding of how surface finish communicates quality hierarchies, with the progression from matte silicone through brushed metal to polished chrome establishing a visual narrative of increasing refinement as the eye moves across each unit. The monochromatic palette positions these objects within a tradition of serious audio equipment design that eschews decorative color in favor of materials speaking for themselves, suggesting a user who values substance over superficial novelty. Technical execution appears exemplary, with the seamless integration of disparate components into unified sculptural wholes indicating sophisticated manufacturing capabilities and rigorous quality standards. The generous negative space surrounding each earbud creates an almost reverential presentation atmosphere, inviting extended contemplation of formal details that might otherwise escape notice during everyday use. One might consider how such objects mediate our relationship with sound itself, serving as intimate gateways between the external world of recorded experience and our private perceptual consciousness.
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- Unique Properties
- The Oppo Enco W31 true wireless headphones stand out from mainstream in-ear headphones with an iconic design, complemented by high wearing comfort and well-conceived functions. The intuitive touch controls and a wearing detection function simplifies the operation for users. The lightweight earbuds are equipped with silicone ear tips that ensure a secure and snug fit for extended use. In connection with a compact charging case, they offer users up to 15 hours of music enjoyment on the go.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Earbud: width 22.5mm x height 39.1mm x depth 17.8mm,
charging case: width 61.4 mm x height 61.4 mm x depth 24.9mm. - Tags
- true wireless headphone, ergonomic design, intuitive interaction, compact design
- Production Technology
- Oppo Enco W31 true wireless headphones render an iconic elegant impression through the utilization of materials.
The main material of the earbuds and charging case are injection-molded Polycarbonate - Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene composite, which ensures the product to be lightweight with strength. An eye-catching textured aluminum plate is placed on top of either earbud, which glows metallic sheen even in distance. The ear tips are made of silicone to ensure a comfortable and snug fit. - Design Challenge
- The main challenge was to seek a balance between functionality, ergonomic comfort and form. Meanwhile, the OPPO Enco design value and product identity needs to be followed.
- Project Duration
- The project started in September 2019 in Shenzhen, China and will be released on March 30, 2020.
- Operation Flow
- The touch panel on either earpiece offers users simple controls through tapping for switching tracks and audio modes, as well as activating the voice assistant. The wearing detection also enables a smoother experience: plays when worn, pauses when removed.
- Research
- Solid research(experience flow journey, user interviews, focus groups, etc.) were taken to find out what are the most essential qualities users expect from true wireless headphones. Through analysis, user needs have been concluded into 2 main parts: wearing comfort and simple operation, and the former has been deconstructed into detailed features: an ergonomic form factor, the position of weight balance and choice of materials, etc., all of which later became the focus of design process.
- Inspiration
- Through user research and interviews, key insights were identified from our targeted users: they wish the music can be comfortably enjoyed on the go for a longer period of time, especially when it comes to true wireless headphones. Having that in mind, the design team focused on the ergonomic design of earbuds through refining their configuration and reducing the weight, thus delivering a pair of headphones that are optimally suited for longtime wearing.
- Image Credits
- Copyright © 2004-2020 OPPO.
- Patents
- Copyright © 2004-2020 OPPO.
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