Lyra Izibuko Zokusiza Ukuzwa by Zhaolin Wu

Lyra Izibuko Zokusiza Ukuzwa by Zhaolin Wu is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award in Ukudizayina Izibuko Competition Category.

InsimbiIzibuko· 2026

Lyra Izibuko Zokusiza Ukuzwa

by Zhaolin Wu

Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award Winner in Izibuko Category

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The Design

About Lyra Izibuko Zokusiza Ukuzwa

I-Lyra iyizibuko zokusiza ukuzwa ezihlanganisa usizo lokuzwa nezibuko zansuku zonke. Uhlelo lwamamakrofoni ayisithupha luthatha umsindo ovela ohlangothini olukhethiwe futhi lunciphise umsindo wangemuva. Isipikha esijikelezayo sihlala eduze nomgudu wendlebe futhi sinikeza ukukhuliswa komsindo okufika kumadesibeli angu-40 ukuze inkulumo izwakale kangcono. Ukunciphisa umsindo okuzivumelanisa nezimo kanye nokulawulwa kwe-feedback kusiza ezindaweni ezinemisindo eyinkimbinkimbi. Amalensi angenzelwa ukulungisa i-myopia, i-presbyopia noma i-progressive. Inhloso ukunikeza usizo lokuzwa ukubukeka okungekhona okwezokwelapha okufanele ukusetshenziswa kwansuku zonke.

The Recognition

About the Umklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award

Lyra Izibuko Zokusiza Ukuzwa iwinile uMklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award, ukwaziswa okuhloniphekile okunikezwa imiklamo emihle ehlangabezana nezidingo zobungcweti nezemboni ezilindelekile ezimpahleni ezihlelwe kahle. Abawinile beNsimbi babonisa ikhono elikhulu, ubungcweti obuphezulu, ukuqonda kochwepheshe namandla okudala abadali babo. Lyra Izibuko Zokusiza Ukuzwa ilindeleke ukuba ibe yinto exatshwa kakhulu, edunyiswayo nethandwayo esebenzayo nenezinto ezintsha. Lo mklamo owinile uMklomelo Wensimbi we-A' Design Award uhlanganisa izindlela ezinhle kakhulu zemboni futhi unezimfanelo zobuchwepheshe ezifanelekile ezihlanganiswe nolwazi nethalente. Lyra Izibuko Zokusiza Ukuzwa iyahlonishwa ngenxa yokucophelela kwayo futhi ihlelelwe ukulethela izinguquko zomgangatho wempilo ezisiza ukwenza umhlaba ube yindawo engcono.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

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

Unique Properties: Lyra integrates professional hearing-aid tech with consumer smart glasses, breaking traditional hearing aids' 'medical device' limitation. Core configs: 6-array directional mic (accurate pickup and noise reduction), rotatable ear canal-proximal speaker (40dB max gain for clarity), with adaptive noise reduction and acoustic feedback algorithms for complex sound fields. Supports myopia/presbyopia/progressive lens customization, delivering 'hearing and vision and daily wear' all-in-one experience.
Dimensions & Packaging: 155 x 168 x 35 mm
Tags: Smart glasses, Hearing aid function, Wireless charging, Acoustic tuning, Rotating speaker.
Production Technology: Temples: 0.8mm TR90 injection molding. Electronics: multilayer FPC, SiP with Bluetooth SoC & PMIC, LDS antenna, custom-shaped micro battery. Assembly: active alignment for optical engine & waveguide, adhesive sealing (IP56), fixture press-fitting.
Design Challenge: Wireless charging alignment: custom coil misalignment reduces efficiency; magnetic positioning + multi-coil array + Q-value detection for adaptive matching. Acoustic tuning: open-ear speaker has sound leakage & weak bass; dual-diaphragm inverted cavity + psychoacoustic EQ + bone conduction assist, anechoic chamber optimization.
Inspiration: The design inspiration comes from hearing-impaired users' pain points: existing hearing aids have single functions (no multimedia connection) and medical-like looks, making users reluctant to wear them daily. Thus, we focus on 'non-medical and multi-functional', using a rotatable speaker (better clarity), 4 scenes and 4 hearing presets, and a stylish glasses design to make the device effective and integrated into daily life.
Project Duration: Launched in Shenzhen, June 2025; now in prototype testing.

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