2025 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

OHBIGxMAD 3x/8D/100mm Dimming Toning LED Aspheric Magnifier

Entrant Company

Hwatang Optical IND. CO., LTD.

Category

Product Design - Aids / Prosthetics

Client's Name

Hwatang Optical IND. CO., LTD.

Country / Region

A Civilized Tool for Seeing — Because Every Pair of Eyes Deserves to Be Treated with Care

The OHBIG LED Magnifier is not merely a tool for enlarging—it is a reimagining of what it means to see. Developed by Hwatang Optics, OHBIG is a human-centered visual aid designed with professional optical precision for aging users and those with declining vision. Its 3x/8D aspheric lens is optimized for macular degeneration and AMD. The 95mm ultra-wide field delivers distortion-free imaging for those with central vision loss, enabling comfortable use of side vision and effortless binocular viewing. A durable 5H hard coating protects the lens from daily scratches, ensuring lasting clarity.

At the heart of OHBIG is a simple belief: clarity should never be a luxury. For those navigating the softened edges of sight, light is not merely illumination — it is restoration. OHBIG’s museum-grade Ra94 LED ring light, paired with 32 finely tuned gradations of brightness and color, gently responds to the nuanced sensitivities of low vision — from photophobia to diminished light perception. Whether for meticulous inspection or quiet reading, OHBIG offers more than visibility — it offers ease: a luminous comfort that restores the dignity of seeing.

Where thoughtful function meets enduring grace: Designed not for obsolescence, but for trust, the USB-C input resists the wear of time — intentionally non-rechargeable, preserving long-term integrity and ensuring user safety. The AA battery mode offers a gentle pause with its 30-minute auto shut-off — a quiet gesture of respect for both energy and attention, making OHBIG accessible across borders and daily rhythms. At its base, a universal 1/4" tripod mount invites hands-free stillness — adapting to your angle, easing the silent burdens of posture, and letting the body rest as the eyes quietly engage.

OHBIG represents a civilized repair — a return to the essence of design: to care. It restores the right to see with clarity, dignity, and joy — for the elderly, the visually impaired, and those engaged in the quiet precision of meaningful work. More than a tool, it becomes an instrument of empathy, precision, and human respect.

Credits

Brand Manager / Hwatang Optical Ind. Co., Ltd.
Yu-Chun Lin
Lead Designer / NTUT, DP Lab
Meng-Cong Zheng
Designer / NTUT, DP Lab
Yi-Hsien Tsai
Designer / NTUT, DP Lab
Ching-Yuan Wang
Designer / NTUT, DP Lab
Kai-Wei Hsu
Designer / NTUT, DP Lab
Yi-Shan Lee
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