Press Release
Bronze A' Design Award in Audio and Sound Equipment Design Goes to Session Portable Outdoor Speaker by Qinwen Feng
Qinwen Feng recognized for audio and sound equipment design by the international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 23, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Session Portable Outdoor Speaker by Qinwen Feng, designed for Kevin Von Design, has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Audio and Sound Equipment Design category. The result belongs to the 2025 - 2026 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 scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
About the Bronze A' Design Award
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
More About Session Portable Outdoor Speaker
Session is a portable outdoor speaker designed for high fidelity listening in open environments. The system includes a 165 mm subwoofer, two 76 mm midrange drivers, two 25 mm tweeters and three passive radiators. The chassis combines metallic finish injection molded plastic with anodized aluminum grilles and plates. Four nylon corners and five rubber handles protect the speaker and allow carrying from several angles. Three rotary knobs on the rear control volume, treble and bass. The sculptural form is inspired by monolithic rock formations of desert landscapes.
About Qinwen Feng
Hi, I'm Kevin, an industrial designer and innovation strategist with an MS/MBA degree. I blend design expertise with business acumen to create meaningful solutions that address real user needs. Specializing in diverse design research methods, I excel at uncovering insights and generating innovative ideas through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. My work combines aesthetics with functionality, characterized by an organized, adaptable, and playful approach. With a balance of creative excellence and strategic thinking, I am a valuable asset in any design environment.
Award Record
With this recognition, Qinwen Feng is a winner of 2 A' Design Awards. The awards span the editions from 2022 - 2023 to 2025 - 2026 of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Audio and Sound Equipment Design Award
The A' Audio Products Design Award is an international product design competition recognizing best audio equipment by leading designers and brands worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to audio product designers, sound equipment designers, industrial designers and product engineers from all countries. Entries typically include headphones, microphones, speakers, amplifiers, soundbars and turntables. Awarded audio products designs are published at https://desingers.org/design-category/audio-products
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/182724
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/182724
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!182724
- Laureate Profile: https://desingers.org/d/334860
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://kevinvon.com/
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
Designers.Org
Via Leone Leoni 32, 22100 Como, Italy
press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Session Portable Outdoor Speaker
- Function
- Portable Outdoor Speaker
- Category
- Audio and Sound Equipment Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Electronics & Appliances and Entertainment
- Colors
- Dark Olive Green, Dark Slate Gray, Sienna, Gray and Light Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Kevin Von Design
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Qinwen Feng
- Country
- United States of America
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #182724
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Sesion is a rugged yet refined portable high fidelity speaker designed for adventurous users seeking immersive audio experiences. Engineered specifically for outdoor environments from road trips to remote campsites, Sesion balances powerful sound performance with practical usability. The design provides high fidelity audio regardless of the location. Whether set against a mountain backdrop or by a campfire, it delivers a cohesive and layered soundstage that redefines portable luxury.
- Inspiration
- Sesion draws inspiration from the enduring presence of desert landscapes where solid geological formations exude a sense of permanence and quiet elegance. The design aim was to translate these grounded monolithic shapes into a portable luxury object. By echoing the rugged yet refined textures of nature, Sesion moves beyond a mere electronic device. It becomes a sculptural piece that balances bold structural durability with a sophisticated and timeless aesthetic designed for the modern explorer.
- Research
- The research focused on defining luxury within the context of rugged outdoor environments. By analyzing high end camping and social trends, we identified a gap between fragile indoor high fidelity systems and overly utilitarian outdoor gear. The study revealed that true luxury in this segment is defined by a balance of enduring presence, intuitive portability, and material honesty.
- Challenge
- The primary challenge was reconciling the internal volume required for powerful high fidelity audio with a compact and portable exterior. Integrating a high excursion 6.5 inch subwoofer and multiple radiators into a limited footprint required precise spatial management. Furthermore, designing a shell that protects expensive and sensitive acoustic components from sand, grit, and impact without dampening sound quality was a significant hurdle. This was solved through a hybrid structure of anodized aluminum and reinforced nylon, ensuring the device is both a high performance instrument and a durable outdoor companion.
- Realization and Technology
- The Sesion speaker is constructed through a sophisticated multi material integration process. The main chassis features metallic finish plastic injection molding complemented by anodized aluminum stamping for the protective grilles and structural plates. This ensures a premium tactile feel and optimal heat dissipation. The rugged exterior utilizes PA injection molding for the reinforced corners to provide high tensile strength. Ergonomic handles combine stainless steel sheet metal with rough finish over molding for enhanced grip and durability.
- Operation and Interaction
- The control interface is located on the rear right side of the device for a clean aesthetic. It features three dedicated rotary knobs for tactile precision. The largest knob controls the master volume while the other two allow users to fine tune treble and bass levels independently. The charging port is positioned on the rear left side for easy access. Users can effortlessly carry and reposition the speaker using any of the five ergonomic handles which provide multi angle grip points for various outdoor scenarios.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project was developed over a period of six months in the Pasadena, California. It involved extensive form exploration and acoustic testing to ensure durability and sound performance in open environments.
- Specifications
- Dimensions are 500 mm width by 200 mm depth by 200 mm height. The system features a 165 mm subwoofer for deep bass plus two 76 mm midrange drivers and two 25 mm tweeters. Three passive radiators enhance the audio pressure. The structure is reinforced by four nylon corners and five rubber handles for 360 degree protection.
- Keywords
- Portable Speaker, Hifi Audio, Outdoor Gear, Luxury Electronics, Rugged Design, Acoustic Engineering
