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Ms2.0 Wireless Charging Powerbank by Li Sung Shan Jason Receives the A' Design Award in Digital and Electronic Device Design
Li Sung Shan Jason of Thinkthing Studio recognized for digital and electronic device design by the international grand jury of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 16, 2024 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Ms2.0 Wireless Charging Powerbank by Li Sung Shan Jason of Thinkthing Studio, designed for Thinkthing Studio Limited, has been granted the A' Design Award in the Digital and Electronic Device Design category. The recognition forms part of the 2023 - 2024 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The A' Design Award Explained
The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
More About Ms2.0 Wireless Charging Powerbank
The MS2.0 power bank is a groundbreaking product that offers simultaneous input and output. MagSafer charges wirelessly, allowing users to charge their phones and power bank wirelessly simultaneously. It's powerful magnets and sleek design make it a must-have for anyone looking for a convenient and efficient charging solution.
About Li Sung Shan Jason
Product Designer & Managing Director of ThinkThing Studio Jason Li is a Hong Kong product designer and the Managing Director of ThinkThing Studio. His works have won numerous design awards such as iF, Red Dot, Good Design Japan, Golden Pin, DFA, K Design Award, and the Hong Kong Smart Design Award. His products are distributed and sold all over the world including at outlets such as MoMA Design Store, TOKYU HANDS, T-Mall and more. His brand new product ZTRAW, a foldable reusable straw that is fully recyclable, has crowdfunded over HK$600,000 on online platforms within a month, and is popular among American, European and Southeast Asian backers.
About Thinkthing Studio
THINKTHING was founded in 2011 as a product design and consulting firm by our Managing Director, Jason Li, who brings exceptional ideas into reality. We are transforming as a design brand over the years yet our core values remain the same. We are committe
Award Record
Li Sung Shan Jason of Thinkthing Studio is a winner of 2 A' Design Awards, including this recognition. The awards span the editions from 2020 - 2021 to 2023 - 2024 of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Digital and Electronic Device Design Award
The A' Consumer Electronics Design Award is an international design competition recognizing good consumer electronics designs by leading brands worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to consumer electronics designers, consumer electronics brands, consumer electronics manufacturers and electronic product manufacturers from all countries. Entries typically include smartphones, laptops, televisions, cameras, headphones and smartwatches. Awarded consumer electronics designs are published at https://desingers.org/design-category/consumer-electronics
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://desingers.org/152191
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/152191
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!152191
- Laureate Profile: https://desingers.org/d/288187
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.thinkthingstudio.com/
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Ms2.0 Wireless Charging Powerbank
- Function
- Wireless Charging Powerbank
- Category
- Digital and Electronic Device Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Electronics & Appliances
- Colors
- Dark Slate Gray, Black, Dark Gray and Dim Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Thinkthing Studio Limited
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Li Sung Shan Jason
- Country
- Hong Kong (China)
- Brand
- Thinkthing Studio
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2023 - 2024
- Design ID
- #152191
Credits
- Team
- CHAN YIN WA COCO
- Image Credits
- Photographer LI SUNG SHAN JASON, Managing Director, 2023.
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The MS 2.0 power bank is a groundbreaking product that offers simultaneous input and output. MagSafe charges wirelessly, allowing users to charge their phones and power bank wirelessly simultaneously. It's powerful magnets and sleek design make it a must-have for anyone looking for a convenient and efficient charging solution.
- Inspiration
- MS 2.0 power bank was designed for creating a true wireless lifestyle for users, free from the constraints of tangled wires and cluttered workspaces. By providing simultaneous input and output MagSafe charging and powerful magnets, the MS 2.0 power bank offers users a convenient and efficient charging solution.
- Research
- The MS 2.0 power bank is an innovative product that offers simultaneous input and output MagSafe charging wirelessly, allowing users to charge their phones and power bank wirelessly at the same time. The product features a unique circuit board design and a body structure made from aluminium, which dissipates heat efficiently and charges safely. The product has received widespread acclaim, winning both the German Design Award 2023 and the Hong Kong Smart Design Award 2023.
- Challenge
- The biggest challenge in developing the MS 2.0 power bank was the COVID-19 pandemic, which made communication with the factory in mainland China difficult. Additionally, as the first power bank to offer both wireless input and output MagSafe charging at once, the team faced multiple obstacles in developing a new circuit board. However, through perseverance and determination, the team overcame these challenges and successfully realized the design of the MS 2.0 power bank.
- Realization and Technology
- The MS 2.0 power bank features a unique circuit board design that allows for simultaneous input and output MagSafe charging wirelessly. The body structure is made from aluminium, which dissipates heat efficiently and charges safely. The product also features a ring of 36 magnets on each side, providing a strong magnetic pull and compatibility with the MagSafe ecosystem.
- Operation and Interaction
- The MS 2.0 power bank allows for simultaneous input and output MagSafe charging wirelessly, providing users with a convenient and efficient charging solution. The product also features powerful magnets and a phone stand, allowing users to attach their phone and power bank to any magnetic surface and keep their workspace neat and tidy.
- Project Duration and Location
- The MS 2.0 power bank was developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, which made communication with the factory in mainland China difficult. The product was launched in Oct 2022 on the crowdfunding platform IndieGoGo and has since gained popularity, selling over 3,000 units in just a few months.
- Specifications
- MS 2.0 power bank measures 102 x 64 x 17 mm and weighs 160g. It is available in Space Grey colour and has a charging efficiency of 15W input & output and a Type-C PD charging efficiency of 18W input & output. It has an actual 5000mAh battery with 1.5C, supporting powerful 15W wireless output charging and 15W wireless input charging.
- Keywords
- MagSafe power bank, wireless charging, simultaneous input and output, powerful magnets, aluminum case, innovative design.