The Winners of Better Design Award (BDA) 2024

 

TBM

Brand Name: Shenyang Innovation Design Institute Co., Ltd.

Designed by: Shenyang Innovation Design Institute Co., Ltd.

The large-scale roadway full section mining machine is the first domestically developed and the world's largest full section potassium salt mining machine in China. It is a solid potassium salt mining equipment that integrates multiple functions such as continuous cutting, transportation, walking, dust removal, inertial navigation, wireless remote control, etc. It is a leapfrog technological revolution in China's solid potassium salt mining process and is of great significance for promoting the comprehensive mechanization and intelligence of potassium salt mining.In order to improve the shortcomings of low excavation efficiency and poor continuous operation capability, this mining machine has been innovatively developed, breaking through the problem of shield tunneling machine forming the full section and unable to operate continuously. It is designed by combining shield tunneling technology and cantilever tunneling technology of tunnels.

2030 manned lunar rover

Brand Name: Beijing Blue Intelligent Manufacturing Information Technology Co., Ltd.

Designed by: Beijing Blue Intelligent Manufacturing Information Technology Co., Ltd.

"Riding the Yellow Soar" aims at China's 2023 lunar landing mission, fully researching the design ideas, body weight, materials, folding methods, and mission objectives of the American Apollo and FLEX. A systematic study was conducted on China's manned space missions and lunar research programs, which have identified new functional requirements in response to China's aerospace errors. Taking into account the research on competing products and the analysis of China's new era needs, the design goal of "Riding the Yellow Leap" has achieved multiple breakthroughs in storage size, folding method, driving experience, intelligent settings, field of view height, and task types. Product innovation: Size: Folding size smaller than Apollo saves transportation space, and the body material is composed of nickel titanium alloy material and aviation grade carbon fiber, reducing weight by 15%.

FireFly Multifunctional Modular Fixed-Wing UAV

Brand Name: Shenzhen Haohan Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.

Designed by: Shenzhen Haohan Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.

Fixed-wing aircraft offer better efficiency, longer flight times, and greater range than quadcopters but are bulkier and less portable. Traditional designs have struggled with size and convenience issues. The FireFly multifunctional modular fixed-wing drone overcomes these challenges effectively. The FireFly features a modular quick-release design, allowing easy replacement of wings, tail, and nose. All components—including the drone, remote control, battery, propellers, charger, and spare nose—fit into a single EPP portable case for easy transport. Its top-wing design houses avionics and battery in the belly, simplifying maintenance and enhancing stability and maneuverability. The fuselage combines high-strength EPP foam with carbon fiber reinforcement and black enhanced plastic, improving both durability and appearance.

《INTROPY SPEEDSTER》 Aero Road Bike

Brand Name: INCOLOR

Designed by: INCOLOR

The first competition grade road bike presented by INCOLOR, the INTROPY SPEEDSTER, is tailored for cyclists and enthusiasts who pursue the ultimate riding experience and competition achievements.In the domestic bicycle market, we have successfully broken the semi monopoly position of European and American brands in the high-end competitive road bike field for a long time, relying on our comprehensive independent research and development design concept and technological innovation as the core driving force. Compared to similar competitors, INTROPY SPEEDSTER places greater emphasis on the practical application effects of technology, delving deeper into aerodynamic principles, utilizing advanced new material technology, combining ergonomic design, and incorporating trend leading visual aesthetics to address many pain points in traditional products, providing users with unprecedented riding experience.

IFLYTEK Translator 4.0

Brand Name: IFLYTEK Co., Ltd.

Designed by: IFLYTEK Co., Ltd.

In an increasingly globalized market, overcoming language barriers is crucial. A new portable translation device revolutionizes traditional operation, enhancing efficiency and user experience.Its touchless interaction allows for "pick up and speak, put down and translate" ease, speeding up communication and improving accuracy. The compact design and larger screen make it portable and user-friendly. High-performance hardware and software, optimized by deep learning, refine translation models to suit user preferences and contexts.Moreover, the device's learning feature tailors content and exercises to the user, aiding language acquisition and fostering engagement. It helps businesspeople, travelers, and learners bridge language gaps, embracing globalization benefits.

 Loop Bench 

（Brand Name）: Bruno De Lazzari

（Designed by）: Bruno De Lazzari

The “Loop Bench” is a groundbreaking piece of urban furniture designed to seamlessly transition between a bench and a table. As its name suggests, the Loop Bench is crafted from a single, continuous sheet of material that undergoes a clever rotational transformation. This design allows it to function dynamically as both a bench and a table, making it ideal for versatile use in public spaces, parks, and modern urban environments. The elegant curvature of the sheet not only serves a practical function but also contributes to its aesthetic appeal, creating a fluid, sculptural form that integrates effortlessly into various settings.

Resona A20 ultra-high-end ultrasound diagnostic system

Brand Name: Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd.

Designed by: Shenzhen Mindray Bio-Medical Electronics Co., Ltd.

The release of Resona A20 ultra-high-end ultrasound diagnostic system represents the highest level of medical imaging technology and design in China and marks that China's ultrasound system has officially entered the era of intelligent ultrasound. Thanks to the use of a series of innovative technologies in data, algorithm and computing power, Resona A20 has breakthrough innovative imaging technology and excellent ergonomic and aesthetic design. It is committed to restoring the real tissue structure, while helping to achieve the ultimate diagnosis of complicated diseases and exploring new directions of clinical research by experts.

TOK-ARM

Brand Name: Guizhou University

Designed by: Guizhou University

This product is designed to address the issue of manual maintenance and repair of tokamak devices. It includes a remote manipulator arm and its carrying system. The manipulator arm is composed of nine degree of freedom joints, divided into macro manipulator arm and micro manipulator arm. The joints have a 180° rotation angle, providing high flexibility. Each joint is equipped with collision detection and light feedback. The product structure consists of an internal skeleton and an outer shell, making maintenance and repair easier. Each skeleton is connected by a planetary reduction integrated servo motor, which has high precision and rigidity. The end of the manipulator arm is equipped with cameras and sensors, and can carry different operating tools to complete tasks in different situations, providing protection for China's nuclear industry.

uMetaCareLink - Visualized Service System for Doctor-Patient Communication

Brand Name: Shanghai United Imaging MetaHealthcare Co., Ltd.

Designed by: Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd.

uMetaCareTalk is designed for scenarios where doctors and patients communicate, aiming to address the pain points and needs of both parties before, during, and after the communication process. Leveraging cross-platform design and multi-terminal coordination, it facilitates efficient communication between doctors and patients. By generating visual 3D models from patients' imaging data, it assists doctors in intuitively analyzing and explaining patients' conditions based on their lesions. Furthermore, integrating AI capabilities, it swiftly presents patients with visual comparisons of surgical plans and medical science popularization content, thus aiding in collaborative decision-making between doctors and patients.

Wheeled Quadruped Robot W1

Brand Name: LimX Dynamics

Designed by: LimX Dynamics

Design of Dongfeng Mhero 917Intelligent Cockpit HMI

Brand Name: Dongfeng Motor Corporation Research & Development Institute

Designed by: Dongfeng Motor Corporation Research & Development Institute

X8PRO Anaesthesia workstation

Brand Name: Shenzhen Comen Medical Instruments Co., Ltd.

Designed by: Shenzhen Comen Medical Instruments Co., Ltd.

“C the future”Greater Bay Area Smart Express City C train

Brand Name: CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive Co., Ltd.

Designed by: CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive Co., Ltd.

Xiaomi 14 Ultra

Brand Name: Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co., Ltd.

Designed by: Beijing Xiaomi Mobile Software Co., Ltd.

POINCARE Scanner

Brand Name: LeapX Design

Designed by: LeapX Design

 SoFab 

（Brand Name）: OPTIMARES SPA

（ Designed by ）: GOOOD SRL

MD20 360° Meeting Camera

Brand Name: Guangzhou ShiRui Technology Co., Ltd.

Designed by: Guangzhou ShiRui Technology Co., Ltd.

SPOWER-ESS PowerHub2-H Series

Brand Name: Spoweress Energy (shanghai) Co., Ltd.

Designed by: Beijing FromD Product Design Consulting Co., Ltd.

Beatbot AquaSense/A100

Brand Name: Beatbot Technology (USA) Co., Ltd.

Designed by: Beijing FromD Product Design Consulting Co., Ltd.

HUAWEI Watch GT4 Stay Fit

Brand Name: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

Designed by: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.

FIT3701DSmart Ring Jump Rope

Brand Name: Guangdong Deerma Technology Co., Ltd.

Designed by: Guangdong Deerma Technology Co., Ltd.

ANTA METAVERSE

Brand Name: Anta (China) Co., Ltd., Tsinghua University-Anta (China) Co., Ltd. Joint Research Center for Sports Fashion

Designed by: Anta (China) Co., Ltd., Tsinghua University-Anta (China) Co., Ltd. Joint Research Center for Sports Fashion

Seeing green-designed for the development of "green" packaging in express packaging

Brand Name: ZRP Printing Group Co., Ltd.

Designed by: ZRP Printing Group Co., Ltd.

GAC ADi GO intelligent system

Brand Name: GAC Automotive Research & Development Center

Designed by: GAC Automotive Research & Development Center

Meditate AP 400 - 360° Air Purifier

（ Brand Name ）: Havells India Ltd.

（ Designed by ）: Havells India Ltd.

 Roborock App 3.0 

Brand Name: Beijing Roborock Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.

Designed by: Roborock UED

High voltage fast charging rack

Brand Name: Yutong Bus Co., Ltd.

Designed by: Yutong Bus Co., Ltd.

Disposable series laparoscopic Trocar

Brand Name: WickiMed Supply Company Ltd.

Designed by: Shenzhen Modesign Management Co., Ltd.

URA multi-pos lower limb rehabilitation system

Brand Name: Hangzhou RoboCT Technology Development Co., Ltd.

Designed by: Hangzhou RoboCT Technology Development Co., Ltd.

XiangZhouYun Intelligent Integrated

Scientific Research Vessel

Brand Name: Wuhan Ship Design & Development Institute Co., Ltd.

Designed by: Wuhan Ship Design & Development Institute Co., Ltd.

ExoUltra AM-320

Brand Name: AIBLETECH

Designed by: IFLYTEK Co., Ltd.

Digital Video Processing System

Brand Name: Medcaptain Medical Technology Co., Ltd.

Designed by: Medcaptain Medical Technology Co., Ltd.

Muscle training robot

Brand Name: Hebei Jiadingshu Technology Co., Ltd.

Designed by: Hebei Jiadingshu Technology Co., Ltd.

MEDISPACE

Brand Name: Shenzhen Suosi Design Co., Ltd.

Designed by: Shenzhen Suosi Design Co., Ltd.

Ai intelligent baby stroller

Brand Name: Wenzhou Qiushi Technology Co., Ltd.

Designed by: Wenzhou Qiushi Technology Co., Ltd.

Plankton——Emergency product design based 

on mountaineering emergencies

Brand Name: Shenzhen Technology University

Designed by: Shenzhen Technology University

* The ranking is not in any specific order.

HOTO

Company:

Shanghai HOTO Technology Co., Ltd.

We are HOTO, dedicated to crafting tools for a fresh approach to living. HOTO tools are designed to make daily tasks easier with an intuitive approach, inspiring creativity through minimalist yet beautiful designs that allow creativity to flow during the act of making, accessible to both novices and seasoned professionals.

Since the brand's inception, we have garnered over 60 international design awards. Utilizing avant-garde technology and superior product design, we constantly innovate and explore. Focusing on both form and function, we integrate new technologies such as renewable energy, interconnectivity, and smart sensing into our tool creation process, combining them with distinctive design aesthetics to deliver a refined user experience. Looking ahead, we aspire to innovate the next generation of tool products, encouraging users to engage in creation and transforming the way creators work.

XPENG

Company:

Guangzhou Xiaopeng Automobile Technology Co., Ltd.

XPENG, as a mobility company, is so much more than just cars.Whether people want to travel by car, air or other ways, we want to change what is possible.Recognizing the crucial and diverse role mobility plays in people's lives. Making cars more intelligent.Transforming everyday mobility into richer human experiences.We're a mobility technology company at heart. Human experience is constantly changing, so we never stop innovating.As our journey takes us further, we're thrilled to tell you more about our story.

UIH-CDIC

Company:

Shanghai United Imaging Healthcare Co., Ltd.

The first exclusive design innovation team in China's high-end medical equipment industry, focusing on the industrial design of the entire product line, software interface design, and comprehensive user experience design. It promotes the profound integration of technology, art, and humanities to drive the comprehensive upgrade of the industry's design awareness, brand awareness, and process standards. The four major product lines of MI, MR, CT, and XR have won nearly 20 industrial design awards for more than ten products, including the Red Dot Best Design Award, the iF Design Award, the Gold Award of China Excellent Industrial Design, and the Industrial Design Gold Award of China International Industry Fair.

ECOFLOW

Company:

EcoFlow Inc.

Wang Lei, founder and CEO of EcoFlow, who has always been concerned about new energy, started from scratch in 2017 and founded EcoFlow, committed to providing global users with the ultimate friendly, clean and inclusive way of using electricity. In the past 7 years, Dr. Wang Lei has always adhered to the principle of "innovationoriented, technology is king", led the R&D and industrial design teams to devote themselves to research and development step by step, and successively conquered the fast charging technology that has plagued the industry for a long time and independently innovated the dimension-enhancing drive technology, making mobile energy storage products more convenient and easy to use; And a breakthrough has realized the IoT mode of mobile energy storage products, opening the IoT era of mobile energy storage.

EcoFlow has been striving to break through the boundaries of clean energy personalized applications, from the rich mobile energy storage product matrix to the automatic light tracking system that effectively improves the efficiency of solar energy conversion, and then to intelligent home energy storage products, EcoFlow focuses on making renewable clean energy applications more easy to use and efficient, and focuses on achieving the goal of "carbon neutrality for individuals and families".

TOKIT

Company:

Chunmi Technology

Yang Hua, the founder and CEO of Chunmi, realized that whatChunmi needs to not only subvert tradition with 3C quality,intelligence and functional aesthetics, but also inject newgenes of warm smart kitchen into the industry, so as to leadthe new forms of life in kitchen in the future.TOKIT was born from a good deal of drawings, models,brainstorming activities,projects,experiments, demonstrations,adjustments, and even repeated cycles day and night.

In March 2019, TOKIT, a high-end brand of Internet kitchenappliances, was officially launched. Through the integration ofhardware, software, platform, content and application, TOKIThas brought a newecological form for kitchens, whileconstantly iterating and upgrading it, and written deliciousrecipes in the memory into shareable standardized cookingcurves, so that every user can experience easy cooking andinteresting life brought by smart kitchen.

Insta360

Company:

Arashi Vision Inc.

Mission: To help people better record and share life. Vision: To become a world-class smart imaging brand. Hardware: Building a comprehensive product system from professional to consumer levels to meet various imaging needs. Software: Combining AI with imaging to lead the new trend of smart imaging and build a new future for intelligent imaging. Industry Empowerment: Exploring industry application scenarios and understanding industry imaging needs to provide high-quality imaging solutions.

inSpace

Company:

Beijing Yingzhi (inSpace) Technology Co., Ltd.

inSpace is dedicated to exploring and innovating leading technologies such as artificial intelligenceand internet of things. We develop high-quality intelligent hardware products and digital spacesolutions for all scenarios. Our core team consists of technology elites from Xiaomi, Tencent, andFoxconn, with end-to-end software and hardware R&D capabilities.We aim to empower upstream and downstream enterprises across industries. Our focus is onproviding intelligent products and services for smart homes, long-term rental apartments, healthcare.offices, hotels, hospitals and other commercial spaces.

GAC Automotive Research & Development Center

Company:

Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd.

Guangzhou Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (referred to as GAC Group, 601238.SH, 02238.HK) was established in June 1997, with its headquarters located in Zhujiang New Town, Tianhe District, Guangzhou. The company currently has 113,000 employees and covers six major business segments (R&D, whole vehicles, parts, trade services, financial services, and mobility services), ranking 165th among the Fortune Global 500 companies in 2023. Established in 2006, GAC Research Institute serves as the technical management department and the hub of the group's R&D system. Its core responsibilities include the independent development of products, the formulation and implementation of independent technology plans, and the overall coordination of the group's technical management work.

yoose

Company:

Shenzhen XIVOLIFE Technology Co., Ltd.

yoose always stands with young people, exploring and shaping uniquecultural symbols of the present. As a cultural carrier, we collaborate withevery artist and brand with dedication. Each product launch is flled withsurprises, reflecting deep resonance from within, Starting with the MlNrazor, Yoose has continuously upgraded its technology, integrating moreproduct lines into contemporary life. This allows more people to enjoyhigh-quality products while experiencing extraordinary artistry.

TAJEZZ0

Company:

Hangzhou Taoma Technology Co., Ltd.

Tajezz0, pronounced /tʌ'dʒi:zo/, originates from Esperanto and means "new generation." In Chinese, it is phonetically translated as "Tanji Zhi," which implies the brand's mission to explore the unknown and design for the future. Established in 2019, Tajezz0 is a city outdoor brand designed by Tu'ao Design, one of China's top ten industrial design companies. It breaks the boundaries between urban commuting and outdoor living, creating products for users' travel needs.

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