BASE Technology Inc.

Jury statement:”The design of this sytstem is particularly pure, simple and functional. Thanks to its simplicity, the Digital Signage System can be manufactured at low cost, since it is made of as few elements as possible. The curved metal sheeting gives it an individual character, which is additionally reinforced by its black and white colour scheme. The Digital Signage System proves that, today less is not only more, but that products of this type can stand out and have the potential to become future design icons.”

ZEBEX Industries Inc.

Jury statement:”Above all, the design of this barcode scanner is based on its ergonomics. The elegantly designed device fits perfectly in the hand and is extremely comfortable in use. In addition to the simple design, the soft control button is responsible for the high user-friendliness of the scanner. It’s a device htat look friendly rather than technological, making it more suitable for today’s retail sector.”

Hoeya Technology Inc.

Jury statement:”This high-quality product is re-fined and is a joy to use. In a product area where good design is hard to find, the fantastic design and excellent detailing makes this product eally stand out. Even though the parts of the dual tray LCD console drawer are not visible within thehousing of the device, they are positioned with great precision. It was this attention to detail that really impressed us as jury members. The product manages to successfully bridge the gap between form and function.”

Thermaltake Technology Co., Ltd

Jury statement:”This product is about absolutely convincing aesthetic design. The engaging spiral shape elegantly conveys to the user how the device functions. With its sculptural appearance, it is an outstanding design contribution, especially to the accessories market.”

Acer Inc.

Jury statement:”At last, we are seeing a notebook that is not trying to imitate a ‘look’. Its bodywork is made formpure brushed aluminium. The advantage of this material-in addition to the fact that it is a high-quality material-is that it is resistant to smudging by fingerprints. The notebook not only looks like a quality product, it is also based on quality manufacturing and detailing. The various parts in its construction harmonise perfectly with one another, providing design of the highest quality.”

[from computextaipei]