Platinum A' Design Award Winner 2025
This description presents a portable folding projector device photographed floating against a soft gray-lavender gradient background. The projector consists of three connected rectangular panels arranged in a Z-shaped configuration, currently shown unfolded at approximately forty-five degree angles between each segment. Beginning at the top, the first panel measures roughly four inches wide by three inches deep, featuring a dark charcoal-gray surface with a raised projection lens housing at one end—this lens glows with a cool blue light reminiscent of a clear winter sky, creating the brightest element in the composition. Brushed silver trim edges this panel, feeling as smooth and cool as polished aluminum would beneath fingertips. Horizontal ventilation slits run along one end, suggesting textured ridges like fine corduroy. The middle panel connects via a visible hinge mechanism, displaying product lettering in a modern sans-serif typeface that would feel slightly raised to touch. The surface texture appears matte, absorbing light softly like brushed velvet. The bottom panel, largest of the three, angles downward and features an inscribed phrase along its beveled lower edge. The overall color palette consists of deep graphite tones warmed slightly by metallic silver accents, creating a sophisticated technological appearance. The ambient lighting wraps gently around each surface, suggesting soft studio illumination from multiple directions without harsh shadows. The device appears to weigh approximately the same as a thick paperback book, compact enough to hold comfortably in two hands.
Aurzen Zip was inspired by the Aurzen team's challenging camping projection experience, where poor network signals, unstable brackets, and cumbersome setups highlighted the need for improvement. The frustrating experience led to the creation of Zip's innovative tri-fold design and advanced projection technology. Compact and lightweight when folded, it’s perfect for travel, outdoor use, or home entertainment. One-click screen mirroring casts content without Wi-Fi. The built-in battery lasts 1.5 hours, and Type-C PD fast charging replenishes power quickly.