Hungarian Design Award Winners 2021
Product category
BAYZ AUDIO COUNTERPOINT 2.0 LOUDSPEAKER
BAYZ AUDIO COUNTERPOINT 2.0 LOUDSPEAKER
Zoltán Bay’s business has decades of professional experience and exclusively sells speakers of its own development. His BRS (Bay Radial Speaker) tweeter, patented in 2011, has a 360-degree radiation and an extreme bandwidth, impulse response. It’s radiation diagram approaches a circle even at 50 kHz. The membrane of conventional speakers is ‘breaking in’ during use, which negatively affects sound quality. However, there are no such undesired resonances in the BRS to destroy the sound quality. The BRS tweeter is now complemented with a woofer, which was developed in cooperation with Frank Nielsen, the designer of speakers for the renowned SB Acoustics. The two speakers form a carefully harmonised pair excelling not only with their sound but also in the design of their bodies. The main objectives during the design process included the smallest possible own weight, great rigidity and a solution eliminating the speakers’ own resonance frequency. The products of BAYZ Audio are handmade, with utmost care and exclusively to order.
Jury statement
The high-end audio segment is mainly characterised by an unwillingness to compromise, i.e. seeking perfectionism. The aim is to provide as perfect a sound as possible – at all costs. The loudspeakers BAYZ Audio Counterpoint 2.0 is a world class representative of this philosophy. The design was created through the finetuning of several elements: several decades of research, an elaborate and special patented concept, the highest quality technical profile, a mature and timeless form as well as exquisite implementation. The unique feature of the product family is the BRS (Bay Radial Speaker), developed by Zoltán Bay, which is a dynamic speaker with 360 degrees of radiation. The project’s acoustic content as well as its functional and highly aesthetic appearance are built around this innovation. World-class sound in a world-class body.
TEQ LITE
TEQ LITE
The Teqball table is a multifunctional piece of sport equipment resembling a curved ping-pong table. Its unique design opens up the opportunity for new forms of sport since the curved shape provides an ideal bouncing curve during ballgames. The mass-manufactured Teq LITE is more reasonably priced, while retaining the quality of its predecessors. A pressed composite material manufactured with a special process was used to implement the designed construction of the table; this is supported by a special rib structure. The raw material that is used does not shrink but expands during setting, and the solidified material allows the production of a thin shell, which results in a highly aesthetic appearance. The main criteria in the development of the new model was to make the fun of Teqball more widely available. Thanks to its unique design, Teq LITE is suitable for solo play but as many as six players can also use it at one time. It can be set up indoors and outdoors too, and when folded, it takes up little space.
Jury statement
The Teqball table is already well known in sport circles and by more and more people worldwide but this time the designers set out to design a product that can be manufactured at lower cost and can be mass produced, while ensuring the same playing experience and quality as the earlier models.In order to realise their goal they combined various production technologies, such as laser cutting and injection moulding but the greatest challenge of the design and manufacturing process was to produce a firm enough ribbed structure for the thin shell of the curved table board. This was successfully achieved thanks to a special composite production technology, which, given the large size of the parts, is unique. The Teq LITE table is foldable and is easy to move thanks to its big wheels, so it can be set up anywhere. The designers did not settle for compromises either in the well thought-through design or the manufacturing process. Teqball is a textbook example of brand building. Their visual identity can be seen on their website, in their publications and even in the smallest details of their products.
TILES CHAIR
TILES CHAIR
The designer of the tiles chairs loves experimenting with new technological solutions, while always striving to meet ergonomic expectations to the maximum. His latest chair, Tiles, a commission from the Balaton Furniture Factory, is an inspiring marriage between experimentation and ergonomics. The focus of the design was not to work with curved plywood but to reduce spatial forms and try to create elements based on a planar concept. Manufacturing a multiply-curved surface from wood poses a great challenge since traditional pressed plywood sheets can only produce forms with a single curve. This is a serious constraint when designing ergonomically sound surfaces, since the right support of the human body requires complex forms. In the Tiles chairs the backrest and the seat are constructed from plywood fragments joined at an angle along the edges, for which flat joints were used. The production of the Tiles chairs requires extraordinary professional expertise. The final result is a graceful and organic chair with its prism cross-section legs enhancing the exquisite overall effect.
Jury statement
The design of the Tiles chair is built on three important pillars to realise the intentions set out by the designer in his project description. The form of the chair is determined by the requirements of ergonomics and primarily focuses on the users. Moreover, the changing cross-sections, which underpin the entire character of the chair, creates harmony between the desired form and the manufacturability. The characteristic features of the chair’s form are consistently applied to its structural solutions, displaying a mature design approach attentive to every detail. The integrity of the project is further enhanced by the choice of colour and the use of material, which provide the basis for future development potential. With this outstanding project the designer successfully broke out of the strict and rigid framework of stackable chairs thanks to its innovative solutions, while also taking optimal manufacturability into consideration.
Concept category
ADAMO BABY HAMMOCK
ADAMO BABY HAMMOCK
Adamo-Hammock Ltd has been selling objects of its own development for babies and infants since 2005. The brand’s baby hammock to be launched is only secured in one place, enabling it to swing in any direction. Thanks to its special design, it can perfectly imitate movements babies experience inside the womb. These impulses stimulate the development of the nervous system, while evoking soothing memories that create a sense of security. The hammock has great benefits for handicapped and premature babies too as the varied balancing impulses complement and enhance early development. The hammock can be secured in two ways: using a special part that can be drilled into the ceiling, it can be suspended with a rope fitted with a spring, but the product comes with a stand, which can also be used. The quality is extraordinary: the wooden frame is untreated plywood, its lying surface is soft, washable, 100% cotton, and it can cater to as many as 3-4 baby generations.
Jury statement
The Adamo baby swing is a combination of a traditional swing and a cradle, these two being represented and present simultaneously. Valuable examples distinguished by a simple structure and fine craftsmanship can be found for both of these objects of everyday use in Hungarian folk culture. This product is the result of a well thoughtthrough and beneficial combination of several functions which are given equal importance to the design of form. Thanks to its unconventional form, babies placed in the Adamo swing can relive the experience of being in the womb. The product can be adapted to several stages in the infant’s development, providing an optimal environment in the various positions, while further benefit is added by the careful choice of material. The design was preceded by a long process of experimentation, which should be the case in all objects aimed at embodying excellence. The conclusions drawn from this experimentation were built into the planning and implementation stages and are clearly manifest in the Adamo baby swing. The final result is a baby- and parent-friendly design carefully considered in every detail. Thanks to its careful design and its easy-to-handle elements, this product can be set up anywhere.
Visual communication category
BUDAPESTI CORVINUS EGYETEM BRAND IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT
BUDAPESTI CORVINUS EGYETEM BRAND IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT
The aim of Hungary’s market leader university of economics and business is to become a prominent and internationally recognised institution in Central Europe within a short space of time. This new narrative is coupled with a new brand identity the central element of which is a raven with a golden ring in its beak. The symbolism of the image refers to the desire to attain knowledge, represented as a treasure, and evokes one of the most flourishing periods in Hungarian history, that of Matthias Corvinus. Since the university actively reaches out to several target groups, the designers equally integrated the complex expectations of students as well as those of the academic and business spheres. The identity fits in well with the visual trend adopted by prominent universities. The blue and gold colour scheme creates a no-frills appearance and unambiguously defines the essence of the university as an educational institution, while secondary elements and the colours assigned to them exude dynamism and energy. The strength of the concept is that its elements work well in printed and on online forms used in official, informal and commercial communication alike. adjusted to the dimensions and resolution of the desired surface in order to provide the fullest user experience.
Jury statement
Designing unified visual systems is perhaps one of the most exciting pillars of the creative potentials of graphic design still today. An identity structure built around a visual basic motif evolves into a visible, unmistakable and unique sign system integrated into physical reality, akin to a continuously evolving organism. This striving for the highest visual quality and integrity coupled with a well-planned visual system is especially deserving of praise when the initiative comes from the area of education, as was the case with the Corvinus University of Budapest. The awarded project resulted from consistent design thinking which, thanks to the forms of the logo/sign and its inner structural attributes, exemplifies the design’s practical applicability in diverse areas of use and through varied mutations. The extended characteristics of form, the visual elements and geometrical forms are consistently and dynamically applied, enabling the new identity to represent the pure and lasting traditions of the university as well as its contemporary dynamism. A continuously harmonious unity is created through the use of colours, and the integration of balanced timelessness, allowing the design to represent the identity’s consistent visual system both in dynamic and static situations.
Student category
ITTHON. collection
ITTHON. collection
The brand itthon. is based on the handicraft traditions of the Vajdaság (Vojvodina) with the objective of providing new, creative opportunities for the local artisans. The collaboration between the highly qualified workshops in Ada and designer Bálint Szalai resulted in a series of home accessories based on local resources and traditional techniques yet characterised by a contemporary feel. Up until the 1990s Ada was the most important artisan centre in the region but these days there is significant migration away from here despite the serious potentials represented by the local infrastructure and the local know-how. The limited series itthon. collection is made up of various plates, serving trays and bowls, vases, rolling pins as well as a wickerwork seat/storage box. Each object in the collection is made using sustainable techniques and local raw materials, such as wood, potter’s clay and osier. The items have an individual character, bearing the mark of their makers’ hands, and exude high quality, a unified image and, last but not least, cosiness.
Jury statement
The group of interior design objects faithfully represents and helps identify the hidden connections that facilitate our understanding of the productive relationship between traditional objects and contemporary design thinking. The objects of itthon. tell personal stories and reflect their makers’ love of their craft, while being characterised by playful design and a focus on the design value of manual implementation since the handicraft tradition is used as part of the designer toolkit. The familiar yet individual forms of the objects are created through their designers’ elemental need for quality coupled with the adoption of various techniques, the new uses of materials and the coupling of functions. The various players of the design process and the making of objects are involved and interlinked in order to bring about positive change in the life of the local communities at the focus of the project through strengthening traditional values. Thanks to its concept, itthon. is dedicated to preserving artisan knowledge, drawing attention to cultural roots and shaping local identity.
Special prize
Special Prize awarded by the State Secretariat for Higher Education, Innovation and Vocational Training of the Ministry for Innovation and Technology
CECC 2021 TROPHY
CECC 2021 TROPHY
The Central European Case Competition (CECC) is the largest-scale global strategy case competition in Hungary with the participation of prestigious universities that stand their ground by an international comparison too. As CECC has a characteristic image, the organisers were looking for a custom designed, premium quality trophy that matches this image, while visually representing the spirit and high standards of the competition. The designers started out from the characteristic font and distinct colour scheme of the initials of the event’s logo. The cylindrical trophy is composed of four concentric copper tubes, and the gaps are filled in with black epoxy resin. The top ends of the tubes are cut off at 45 degrees and a quarter section is sawn out of it lengthwise. The details of the competition and quotes selected by the organisers are laser-engraved into the trophy’s outer surface. The restrained appearance of the trophy, made in the designers’ own studio using handicraft techniques, is coupled with elegance.
Jury statement
Boglárka Imrei and András Szilos’ trophy perfectly fits in – both in its colour scheme and form – with the identity of the CECC (Central European Case Competition), announced by the Corvinus University of Budapest. The designers confidently translated the already existing CECC logo into a 3D object, while retaining the clear readability of the characteristic initials. Each view of the longitudinally slit cylindrical body layered with golden and black bands are equal, making this object a veritable sculpture in the round inspiring the viewer to rotate it and take a look at it from all its sides. The interlinked concentric circles morph into long bands and running around the entire object evoke the symbolism of a labyrinth. The concept of competitors required to apply analytical thinking is expressed in the layered design. The simple form reflects a contemporary feel, while also incorporating a classical cultural reference, such as parchment and papyrus scrolls, used for millennia as a medium of universal human knowledge. Although the trophy was made in a very small scale, using handicraft technique, the inaccuracies that often come with manual implementation were successfully avoided thanks to the thoroughly thought through construction and choice of material. One of the objectives of the international CECC competition is to promote Hungarian culture, which was nicely met through the quotations on the trophy but also by the quality of the finished object.
BUILDINGS WITH COUR D’HONNEUR IN BUDAPEST - BOOK
BUILDINGS WITH COUR D’HONNEUR IN BUDAPEST - BOOK
Melinda Mártonffy’s newly founded publisher seek to collaborate with young and talented designers and artists. Its debut publication is devoted to a special architectural type of Budapest, known as buildings with court d’honneur. The gap-filling volume covers a wide range of subjects: the history of the development of this architectural type, the precedents that led up to its appearance, the role it plays in the architecture of Budapest’s residential buildings, its mass-forming, floorplan systems and architectural specialties, as well as the architects who planned these buildings. The core of the book is provided by a seven-year research project, the results of which are presented by the author in a clear and enjoyable style. The text is accompanied by diverse pictorial material (archival images and newly taken photographs) and inspiring graphic elements.
Jury statement
Digitalisation has changed the way we read. Research shows that people read less and more superficially, while the prestige of books continues to remain the same. These two seemingly contradictory facts place a great burden and responsibility on book designer typographers. The designer, Anna Bárdy created an easily readable book with an exclusive appearance coupled with a typography that helps readers retain their attention as well as outstanding and mature graphic solutions, all of which resulted in a high quality design living up to both domestic and international standards. The volume is a reference book and album in one presenting the findings of long-needed architectural research. Its well thought through graphical editing and carefully considered layout of the text create a balanced rhythm between image and text on the facing pages. The study volume equally addresses the architectural profession and the general public. The consistent system of titles, the pages separating the chapters and the sensitive use of colours ensure that the book has a transparent structure facilitating a seamless reading experience. The publication conveys the author’s message through a unified visual language. A new design quality was created thanks to the letters, the images, the ground plans, the pictogram-like representation of buildings, the illustrations and the sections left blank. The use of a typeface that best suits the subject merits special attention since the font used for the titles and that used for the body text were designed by a Hungarian typographer, Ádám Katyi. It is a delight to hold the body of this embossed book made of carefully selected materials and to browse through its pages printed on paper pleasant to the touch.
Special Prize awarded by the State Secretariat for Higher Education Innovation and Vocational Training by the Ministry for Innovation and Technology
BOBO ALTERNATIVE DOLLHOUSE
BOBO ALTERNATIVE DOLLHOUSE
BObO, a dollhouse with various figures, creates the opportunity for children of preschool and early primary school age to make up their own stories and express their ideas. It is made of solid wood and plywood and fits in with the furnishings of a children’s room. Its colour chalkboard walls can be easily decorated with drawings. Its three storeys reflect the tripartite structure of children’s stories, while the little figures that come with the dollhouse are suitable to be given various personalities. The designer’s concept not only supports narrative play but helps children to understand abstract and symbolic notions as well as the development of abstract thinking. The age group the product is aimed at can best make sense of the world around them through free play and storytelling. One of the best and most imaginative ways for this is roleplaying, during which children can make up stories, which help them to process their personal experiences, among other things. Bobo is an inspiring, visually captivating and, perhaps most importantly, customisable accessory for the imaginary world children create.
Jury statement
One of the strengths of the BObO alternative dollhouse is that its abstract forms allow great freedom for imagination and storytelling as well as for children to immerse themselves in play. It has three storeys corresponding to the magical number ‘3’ so often encountered in tales. Its spaces visually represent the realm of the imagination, while also helping children to experience different forms and materials. The figures have minimally defined features, allowing great freedom for the representation of various personalities and the free expression of emotions. Their size and shape are well adapted to the level of little children’s tactile development and support their sensory development. The use of colour partitions on the second (middle) storey is a great advantage as they can be written on with chalk. Thus, the dollhouse not only develops abstract thinking and the expression of emotions but also helps children’s individual creativity to come to the fore. It is suitable for individual play as well as for several players to engage with each other. Thanks to the simple and natural materials, the BObO dollhouse can be used for many years, while the wide range of practical functions and surfaces cater to the needs of children aged 1-5 for meaningful play at various stages of their development.
Spezial Prize Awarded by the Hungarian Intellectual Property Office
VOXELTEK FLOW DIGITAL DENTAL SYSTEM
VOXELTEK FLOW DIGITAL DENTAL SYSTEM
Voxeltek Ltd is specialised in the design and production of digital dental products. Digitisation is gaining ground in this special area, requiring exceptionally high precision, too. Traditionally manual dental procedures are increasingly being replaced by technology based on computer-aided design and manufacturing, and nowadays almost all the products can be produced based on digital design and 3D printing. The business has marketed a digital laboratory equipment package supporting the complete workflow, while ensuring unrivalled quality. The system is made up of four linked products. The lab scanner can do precise 3D dental imaging and can also digitise the dental cast. The dental 3D printer and the dental design software programmes allow more precise and efficient work than before. The polymerisation chamber carries out the final cross-linking of the 3D prints, while the central unit functions as a power supply, a work surface and a lightproof storage.
Jury statement
Digital tools are the future even in the traditionally manual segment of dentistry. New, digital processes used in this area make thus far inconceivable precision and efficiency possible. The VOXELTEK FLOW system is the result of continuous research that began in 2012: it is made up of a 3D printer, a 3D scanner, a polymerisation chamber and a central unit, which together cover the full digital dental process and ensure a steadily high quality of manufacturing. The exacting technological standard is coupled with the best quality implementation ensuring high functionality, while being characteristic and easily distinguishable; its unique form reflects the specialty of its content. The tripartite division of the device’s front panel is reminiscent of crystals, suggesting durability and reliability as well as high quality resulting from precise implementation.
Special Prize Awarded by the Hungarian Design Council
NORNIR WALL CLOCK
NORNIR WALL CLOCK
This Op-art-inspired wall clock has a novel mechanism and its appearance has the potential to open a new chapter in the thus far used visual patterns of analog clocks. The hands of the clock are not separate components but are integral parts of the face. The clock has no physical hands and is made up of two round plywood discs with a pattern of concentric U-shapes cut into them. The direction of their pattern shows the time at any given moment. The inner, larger disc shows the minutes and the smaller, outer one shows the hours, i.e. unlike in the case of usual clocks, where the minute and hour ’hands’ are positioned the other way round. This novel solution necessitated the design of a unique case and clockwork. In the double-engine and micro-controlled system one engine rotates the hour face and the other the minute face. The rotating painted birch plywood discs also function as a continuously changing decorative element of interiors but can even be interpreted as a constantly changing artwork.
Jury statement
The NORNIR wall clock is made out of a small number of simple elements to create a clear but well thought-through and professionally implemented, playful solution to represent the passing of time. The designer elevated the moiré effect, seen as a mistake in photography, into an aesthetic experience. The interference resulting from the movement of the superimposed laser-cut clock faces – which also function as the hands – creates new motifs, which then create an exciting effect. Turning slowly, the geometrical patterns produce a continuously changing optical illusion while showing the time. In addition to its functional role, the wall clock has enjoyment value as an artwork and home-decor object too. Its appearance, strictly defined lines and spectacular design make it an excellent addition to the minimalist interiors of modern homes. The clock addresses the issue of passing time even through its environmentally conscious materials: plywood and biologically degradable PLA plastic.
Exhibitors
Product category
CLIFT SMART CLIMBING WALL AND ECOSYSTEM
CLIFT SMART CLIMBING WALL AND ECOSYSTEM
KUUBE PLUS SMART BENCH
KUUBE PLUS SMART BENCH
BOOMERANG REUSABLE AND RETURNABLE COFFEE CUP
BOOMERANG REUSABLE AND RETURNABLE COFFEE CUP
RIVULET BREAKFAST SET
RIVULET BREAKFAST SET
ATTACHED PROJECTIVE TOOLKIT THERAPEUTIC TOOL
ATTACHED PROJECTIVE TOOLKIT THERAPEUTIC TOOL
OONLY ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS MINERAL WATER BOTTLE AND SYSTEM
OONLY ENVIRONMENTALLY CONSCIOUS MINERAL WATER BOTTLE AND SYSTEM
WORKSTATION CABIN
WORKSTATION CABIN
FUTURISTIC TEXTILE COLLECTION
FUTURISTIC TEXTILE COLLECTION
PLATIO SOLAR PAVEMENT
PLATIO SOLAR PAVEMENT
Concept category
YAW2 VR MOTION SIMULATOR
YAW2 VR MOTION SIMULATOR
ORBIT SMART TRAVEL IRON
ORBIT SMART TRAVEL IRON
SEMPREP3 PRO-DESIGN FOR NEW GENERATIONION-BEAM SAMPLE PREPARATION EQUIPMENT
SEMPREP3 PRO-DESIGN FOR NEW GENERATIONION-BEAM SAMPLE PREPARATION EQUIPMENT
BREEZE CHAIR – THE BIOCOMPOSITE CHAIR
BREEZE CHAIR – THE BIOCOMPOSITE CHAIR
INTARZIA - FASHION ACCESSORIES COLLECTION
INTARZIA - FASHION ACCESSORIES COLLECTION
Visual communication category
SCREEN-PRINTED POSTERS 2010–2021
SCREEN-PRINTED POSTERS 2010–2021
CREATION – THE ART OF NOÉMI FERENCZY
CREATION – THE ART OF NOÉMI FERENCZY
BUONO! OLIVE OIL AND PASTA SHOP BRANDING
BUONO! OLIVE OIL AND PASTA SHOP BRANDING
CAMPUS COOPERATIONIS
CAMPUS COOPERATIONIS
CASINO MOCCA - COFFEE ROASTERY RE-BRANDING AND PACKAGING
CASINO MOCCA - COFFEE ROASTERY RE-BRANDING AND PACKAGING
ENVELOPE SLEEVE ECO VINYL CASE
ENVELOPE SLEEVE ECO VINYL CASE
Student category
FROM NODE TO SEATING
FROM NODE TO SEATING
MORYC – THE VISUAL GAME
MORYC – THE VISUAL GAME
OLIE FURNITURE ENSEMBLE
OLIE FURNITURE ENSEMBLE
ROCKING HORSE
