Noto 电子纸显示屏 by Sxdesign is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award 铜奖 in 消费电子设计 Competition Category.

铜消费电子· 2026

Noto 电子纸显示屏

by Sxdesign

Client: Sxdesign

A' Design Award 铜奖 Winner in 消费电子 Category

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The Design

About Noto 电子纸显示屏

Noto 是一款面向办公室与个人工作空间的电子纸显示屏。通过磁吸方式安装于墙面时,Noto 可作为会议室标识牌使用,红色屏幕表示该房间已被占用。借助一体式旋转环形支架置于桌面时,Noto 可以纵向或横向显示待办事项清单与日程日历。三色屏幕无反光眩光,仅在刷新内容时消耗电量。内容通过无线网络远程更新。三节 AA 电池可续航一至两年。机身采用可回收的哑光 ABS 材质制成。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 铜奖

Noto 电子纸显示屏是 A' Design Award 铜奖得主，这是授予以创造力、独创性和敏锐见长的杰出设计的极具声望的认可。铜奖得主是技艺娴熟、创意惊人的作品，印证了其设计师丰富的经验、想象力与机智。预计Noto 电子纸显示屏将成为一件备受推崇、令人钦佩且被珍爱的物品，兼具显著的专业性与创新性。这件赢得 A' Design Award 铜奖的设计融入艺术、科学、设计和技术领域的最佳实践，并因注重细节而出类拔萃。Noto 电子纸显示屏出色地满足需求，触动渴望，迷住情感，并吸引好奇心。

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Noto is a dual-state E-ink display serving as a professional meeting sign or personal productivity tool. It transitions from a wall-mounted 'Notice' board to a desktop 'Note' via a 360-degree rotating stand. The tri-color, glare-free screen offers a paper-like experience, while the elegant integrated curved back feels organic in any environment. Powered by 3 AA batteries, it ensures a sustainable 1-2 year lifespan, avoiding the impact of lithium-ion waste.
Dimensions & Packaging: Dimensions: 178mm (W) x 119mm (D) x 28mm (H). Screen: Three-color E-ink (Red, White, Black). Connectivity: Wireless Network (Wi-Fi). Power Source: 3 x AA Batteries. Mounting: Magnetic wall-mount and integrated rotating ring stand. Orientation: Supports both horizontal and vertical display modes.
Tags: E-ink Display, Sustainable Design, Digital Signage, Smart Office, Desktop Organizer, Electronic Paper, Minimalist Tech, Wireless Calendar
Production Technology: The device uses Tri-Color E-Ink technology, consuming power only during refreshes for 'Always-On' visibility without drain. The body features recyclable, matte ABS to complement the paper-like display. Internal hardware is optimized for ultra-low power, integrating Wi-Fi for cloud synchronization. High-strength neodymium magnets ensure stable mounting on various surfaces.
Design Challenge: The primary design challenge was reconciling the volumetric constraints of three AA batteries with the aesthetic requirement for a slim, modern profile. Furthermore, engineering the dual-mode interaction posed a significant structural hurdle; magnetic attachments had to be secure for wall mounting yet effortless for desktop use, necessitating iterative testing of hinge torque. Finally, optimizing Wi-Fi wake-up protocols ensured battery life without slowing sync.
Research: Market trends show a surge in "Quiet Technology" to combat screen fatigue and paper waste. Our research balanced energy autonomy with seamless connectivity. User testing proved the tri-color (Red/Black/White) palette signals status—like "Occupied"—more effectively than monochrome, without the glare of glowing screens. Additionally, choosing AA batteries over lithium cells extends product life and simplifies recycling, firmly aligning with modern eco-standards.
Inspiration: Noto was inspired by the desire to bridge the gap between static paper efficiency and digital flexibility. Traditional paper generates waste, while standard screens cause visual fatigue and high energy consumption. Noto aims to be a "living piece of paper"—an eco-friendly, non-intrusive information hub that adapts to both collaborative office and personal workspaces.
Project Duration: The project started in Beijing, China in August 2025 and finished in January 2026.
Operation Flow: Users update content remotely via a dedicated mobile app or web interface. For professional use, NOTO magnetically snaps onto the wall as a meeting room indicator. A red screen indicates "Occupied," offering clear visual cues from a distance. For personal use, the rotating ring stand allows desktop placement. The rotating mechanism allows for quick switching between portrait (To-do lists) and landscape (Calendars) orientations, providing an intuitive and tactile user experience.
Team Members: Liu Beibei
Chen Xu
Dr. Zhang Rong
Huang Hao
Gao Jingyan
Li Shulong
Zhang Mingjie