Awards & Recognition・2016-10-25
BXB FUN Conference Microphone won the 2016 Japan G-Mark Design Award!
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Japan's G-Mark Design Award, also known as the Good Design Award, is one of the most authoritative design awards in Asia. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the G-Mark. The evaluation criteria do not simply compare the pros and cons of design, but focus on "focusing on problem points" as the main axis, evaluating based on the effects and utility of design to meet product users' habits and make life more convenient and prosperous. Therefore, winning the G-Mark represents not only brand image, but also a demonstration of product value and innovation.
BXB, one of the mainstream brands in international conference systems, officially announced on 9/29 that its FUN series conference microphones won the 2016 Japanese G-Mark Design Award. Prior to this, the FUN series conference microphones had already won two major international design awards: the Taiwan Excellence Award and the German iF Design Award.
BXB starts from a people-oriented approach
Starting from the concept of ..., user habits, convenience, and ergonomic elements are integrated into the design of FUN. The thoughts and concepts inherent in the product itself are expressed through simple language to highlight its advantages, encouraging more people to discover them. This coincides with the founding philosophy of the G-Mark Design Award.
Design Concept of FUN
BXB believes that to achieve a win-win outcome in a meeting, everyone should enter with a fair and equal mindset. Inspired by the equilateral square, BXB named the microphone "Fang" (fung, meaning square) in Chinese. The natural curves along the square's edges symbolize harmony and a non-confrontational attitude among participants. Its English name, "FUN," is phonetically similar to the Chinese name and signifies that a meeting conducted in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere will ultimately lead to a successful and fulfilling result.
Clever Design of FUN
BXB integrates design with product functionality, starting from user needs to create user-friendly, thoughtful products that suit various operating scenarios. In industrial design, we strive for simplicity and refinement, paying close attention to materials to enhance product value.
Thoughtful Design of the Microphone LED Ring:
The light ring on a conference microphone is primarily designed to let participants know who is currently speaking. However, because the light ring is closest to the speaker, its glaring light can cause visual discomfort to the speaker. Therefore, BXB has specially embedded the light ring inside the microphone capsule. Combined with the shielding of a foam windscreen, this prevents the speaker from being visually affected by the light ring while still allowing participants to clearly see who is speaking.
Ingenious Structural Design:
Depending on the height of the attendees and their distance from the microphone, speakers often need to adjust the angle and direction of the gooseneck microphone. Therefore, BXB has cleverly designed and matched the weight of the FUN, the structure of the gooseneck microphone, and its fixed position, allowing the microphone to be securely placed on the desktop, preventing the base from shaking and rubbing against the desktop, which could cause inconvenience to users. In addition, the λ-shaped base and the 45-degree sloped design provide users with a reasonable viewing angle and intuitive button operation.
Smallest Desktop Footprint:
During meetings, participants inevitably have a large amount of documents, stationery, and personal equipment, requiring a large desktop area. Therefore, considering the needs of participants, BXB reduced the footprint of the microphone base, returning desktop space to users and increasing the front-to-back space of the desk. Currently, the microphone with the smallest base footprint on the global market is BXB's FUN series!
Jerry Hung, Vice President and Product Design Director of BXB, stated, "We not only pursue innovation in product functionality but also design products from the user's perspective, combining practicality, innovation, and aesthetics to create a more convenient and automated environment. FUN is a masterpiece created with a sleek appearance, diverse thoughtful designs, and practical performance." In the future, BXB will continue to uphold the corporate spirit of Best x Best, "There is no best, only better," listening more deeply to the voices of users to design more innovative and thoughtful products, enriching the experience of all users! Learn more about BXB Electronics microphone series products.