Plantronics and Altec Lansing unveil winning entries from speaker and Bluetooth headset design categories
Designboom, in association with consumer electronics and design veterans
Plantronics and Altec Lansing, have announced the winning entries from
the Sound Innovation design competition, which called for futuristic
speaker and Bluetooth headset designs. Sponsored by Plantronics and
Altec Lansing, the entries were judged by a panel consisting of renowned
designers including Alberto Meda, Matali Crasset and Darrin Caddes. The
top entrants in each of the two categories are Kimming Yap and Yulia
Sakson in first place with the Altec Lansing Mini and Pedro Gomes with
the ON-TIME sound headset system for his Bluetooth headset designs. The
winners will receive a $5,000 prize and will have their designs featured
on the Designboom, Plantronics and Altec Lansing Web sites.
“We were blown away by not only the number of entries we received for
this competition but also the sheer calibre of the designs,” said Luc
Ackaert, Consumer Director for Plantronics and Altec Lansing. “It was an
extremely difficult task to narrow down the winners from the 3,487
amazing designs submitted by the truly talented pool of entrants. We’re
thrilled with the outcome of the Sound Innovation competition and are
excited to share the winning designs with the public.”
The Altec Lansing Mini concept was designed as the perfect
companion for an MP3 player, ideal for those who want to break away from
headphones or to share music with friends. Plug and play, perfect for
use anywhere, anytime with its distortion-free sound system and built-in
rechargeable battery, the music keeps playing all night long.
The ON TIME – Sound headset system looks into the future and aims
to address new trends and styles. It re-designs the concept of headsets
and places it as a desirable design object to wear as a headset or a
futuristic clock-bracelet developing a strong interface experience with
the user through its aesthetic & functional values. When using it as a
headset, the bracelet works as a clock and its LCD touchpad screen
allows the user to see the caller id optimizing mobility levels. When
calling, the bracelet vibrates for a silent warning and the user can
answer the calls with one touch on the screen or refuse the call with
two.
Dedicated to promoting innovative and functional design, both
Plantronics and Altec Lansing are have a rich history with decades of
forward thinking in consumer electronics. Known for creating the headset
that transmitted the first words from the moon in 1969, Plantronics is a
pioneer in the design of beautiful Bluetooth headsets and have recently
launched a celebrity acclaimed, jewel inspired earpiece, the Discovery
925. With an equally rich history deeply-rooted in design, Altec Lansing
created the first cinema speakers in the 1920’s and have continued to
innovate designing and manufacturing award winning ipod and mp3 speaker
systems, headphones, home audio and PC speakers including their latest
design classic, the Expressionist BASS.
For additional information on the Innovative Sound design competition,
including the winning entrants and designs, please visit www.designboom.com.
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