Sympole Ètò Òpó Ìmọ́lẹ̀ Ọlọ́gbọ́n by Rooster Lighting Co., Ltd. and Tcid Ltd.

Sympole Ètò Òpó Ìmọ́lẹ̀ Ọlọ́gbọ́n by Rooster Lighting Co., Ltd. and Tcid Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award in Àpẹẹrẹ Ohun-èlò Ìlú àti Ọ̀nà Competition Category.

IdẹOhun-èlò Ìlú· 2026

Sympole Ètò Òpó Ìmọ́lẹ̀ Ọlọ́gbọ́n

by Rooster Lighting Co., Ltd. and Tcid Ltd.

Client: Rooster Lighting Co., Ltd.

Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award Winner in Ohun-èlò Ìlú Category

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The Design

About Sympole Ètò Òpó Ìmọ́lẹ̀ Ọlọ́gbọ́n

Sympole jẹ́ ètò òpó ìmọ́lẹ̀ ọlọ́gbọ́n aláwọ̀mọ́dọ̀mọ́ fún àwọn òpópónà, àwọn agbègbè ibùgbé àti àwọn ààyè gbogbogbò. Òpó náà ga tó ẹgbẹ̀rún márùn-ún (5000) mílímítà, ó sì fẹ̀ tó ọgọ́rùn-ún ó lé ọgọ́rin (180) mílímítà ní ìbú, pẹ̀lú ìbòjú aluminíọ̀mù àpapọ̀ tí a ṣe àmúlò anodize, nígbà tí a fi pilásítíìkì àtúnlò àti irin oníkárbọ̀nù kékeré ṣe àwọn ilé mọ́díùlù rẹ̀. Ojú ìsopọ̀ mọ́díùlù náà gba ìmọ́lẹ̀ ọlọ́gbọ́n, àwọn ibùdó nẹ́tíwọ̀ọ̀kì, àwọn sẹ́nsọ̀, àwọn kámẹ́rà, àwọn ojú-ìwòye tàbí àwọn ohun èlò ìgbé kalẹ̀. Àwọn sẹ́nsọ̀ àti àwọn ìsopọ̀ nẹ́tíwọ̀ọ̀kì jẹ́ kí ìmọ́lẹ̀ náà lè ṣàtúnṣe fúnra rẹ̀, fún àpẹẹrẹ, ìmọ́lẹ̀ ìtọ́sọ́nà fún ọ̀pọ̀ ènìyàn àti àwọ̀ tí ó lọ́wọ̀ọ́rọ̀ ní àwọn agbègbè tí ó ní ìfarabalẹ̀ nípa àyíká.

The Recognition

About the Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award

Sympole Ètò Òpó Ìmọ́lẹ̀ Ọlọ́gbọ́n jẹ́ olùborí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award, ìdánimọ̀ olókìkí gan-an tí a fún àwọn àwòṣe tó tayọ tí wọ́n yàtọ̀ nípasẹ̀ ìṣẹ̀dá, àrékérekè àti ọgbọ́n inú. Àwọn olùborí Idẹ jẹ́ àwọn ohun èlò tó ní ìjáfáfá gan-an tí wọ́n sì ní ìṣẹ̀dá tó yani lẹ́nu tí wọ́n ń ṣe ẹ̀rí ìrírí gbígbòòrò, ìrònú àti ọgbọ́n àwọn olùṣàwòṣe wọn. A retí pé Sympole Ètò Òpó Ìmọ́lẹ̀ Ọlọ́gbọ́n yóò jẹ́ ohun tí a kà sí gidigidi, tí a gbóríyìn fún tí a sì nífẹ̀ẹ́, tó jẹ́ ti ọ̀jáfáfá lọ́nà tó ṣe pàtàkì tó sì ní ìmúṣẹ̀dá tuntun. Àwòṣe tó borí Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Idẹ A' Design Award yìí ń kó àwọn ọ̀nà tó dára jùlọ nínú iṣẹ́ ọnà, sáyẹ́ǹsì, àwòṣe àti ìmọ̀-ẹ̀rọ jọ, ó sì tayọ nítorí àfiyèsí rẹ̀ sí àwọn àlàyé kékeré. Sympole Ètò Òpó Ìmọ́lẹ̀ Ọlọ́gbọ́n ń tẹ́ àwọn ohun tí a nílò lọ́rùn lọ́nà àgbàyanu, ó ń fọwọ́ kan àwọn ìfẹ́ inú, ó ń gbà ọkàn ó sì ń fa ìfẹ́ láti mọ̀ mọ́ra.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: The SymPole redefines urban infrastructure. With real-time AI analysis and low-latency network connections, it can sense and respond to its environment, proactively detecting and addresing needs of residents and guiding crowds. Unlike traditional light poles, the SymPole focuses on the pulse of the city, turning raw data into a modular, human-centric interface that enables cities to become smart entities capable of self-adjustment and modular expansion.
Dimensions & Packaging: The SymPole is 5000mm tall, 180mm in diameter, and has a 350*500mm base. It is suitable for streets, homes, and public spaces. The modular interface can accept 40-120W smart lighting, 5G/6G base stations, sensors, cameras, screens, or furniture, and is also compatible with Wi-Fi 6E, LoRa, and NB-IoT. It uses 110-220V AC power but is also compatible with solar panels or batteries. The aluminum alloy structure features IP65 protection, 45m/s wind resistance, and weather resistance of 10 years.
Tags: SmartPole, CityEmpathy, FutureUrbanLife, UrbanForesight, AIoTDesign, SmartModularity, FutureProofDesign
Production Technology: The technology of SymPole is centered on modularity and sustainability. With an anodized high-strength aluminum alloy casing as well as module housings made of recycled plastic and low-carbon steel, the structure encompasses both durability and low carbon emissions. CNC precision machining and modular connectors enable quick assembly, and plug-and-play components enable easy upgrades. The lighting system uses high-efficiency LEDs. The design ensures durability, scalability, and circular economy.
Design Challenge: The main challenge was to transform light poles from single-purpose lighting facilities into the neurons of a city, striking a balance between technology and emotion. Design thinking and cross-sector workshops were used to determine the system framework and modular interface, and ensuring compatibility, maintainability, and expandability. The result was a modular urban neuron that is flexible, simple, and smart, forming the basis for sensing and lighting in the cities of the future.
Research: Analyses of similar projects from around the world found that traditional light poles lack a cohesive environment and interactivity. A workshop with 30 participants from a variety of sectors was held to determine the requirements and applications for this project. A prototype, developed through simulations and 3D printing, was created for proof of concept of the lighting, modules, and interface. The results showed how data-oriented platforms can become collaborative, expressive infrastructure.
Inspiration: The design of SymPole is meant to address pain points in cities through real-time sensing and action. By focusing on transforming the city (so it can understand and respond to its surroundings) instead of just linking data, the SymPole injects emotion into urban environments, integrating AI, sensors, and low-lag networks to become the neurons of the city. This modular design, inspired by a human nervous system, allows SymPoles to work together to perform tasks such as adjusting illumination.
Project Duration: This project was initiated in July, 2023 in Taiwan, and design was completed in September, 2025 in Taiwan.
Operation Flow: The SymPole works intuitively, with no learning process needed for users. Instead, it automatically makes adjustments as needed: Red lights and notifying the authorities in an accident, white lights and health reminders during severe air pollution, guiding lights when there are crowds, and dimmer and warmer light tones for ecologically sensitive areas. The interface can also be used for inquiries, and the system can automatically and actively detect when expansions or upgrades are needed.
Team Members: Designer : TU,WEN-CHIEH
Designer : LI,YUAN-WEN
Designer : CHIU,WAN-JU
System technical consultant : YEH,YAO-CHUNG
Production technology consultant : LU,I-AN