2025 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

HM33

Entrant Company

Shenzhen Huangmai Technology Co., Ltd.

Category

Product Design - Audio & Video Devices

Client's Name

Country / Region

China

Experience seamless connectivity between sound and life. The HM33 Bluetooth Headset ushers in a new era of personal audio with its revolutionary open-ear design, delivering exceptional comfort and heightened environmental awareness.Engineered as a paradigm shift in audio technology, the HM33 transcends traditional listening models by abandoning in-ear and bone-conduction approaches in favor of an innovative air-conduction open-ear architecture. This pioneering design creates a truly “unfelt” wearing experience—relieving the ear canal of pressure and occlusion—while allowing users to stay fully engaged with their surroundings.By redefining both comfort and safety, HM33 offers a natural and immersive sound experience that seamlessly integrates into everyday life. The HM33 pioneers an industry-first dual-component architecture that intelligently separates the main audio module from a discreet, ergonomically contoured base. Unlike conventional clip-on or ear-hook designs that often exert uneven pressure or cause discomfort during extended use, this "base + earpiece" configuration ensures a lightweight, secure fit with minimal contact on the ear.This structural innovation not only alleviates strain on both the ear canal and outer ear, enhancing long-term comfort, but also contributes to a more refined and compact design profile. Additionally, the adoption of a streamlined single-main-chain connectivity simplifies the internal layout, enabling easier assembly and reducing production costs—without compromising acoustic performance or product integrity. HM33 employs an advanced open-ear air-conduction system that transmits sound directly to the ear without blocking the ear canal.This “non-in-ear” approach eliminates the pressure, occlusion, and echo often associated with traditional earbuds, offering a more natural and comfortable listening experience.Users can enjoy high-fidelity audio while staying fully aware of surrounding sounds—making HM33 especially suitable for urban commuting, outdoor sports, and office environments where situational awareness is essential for safety and social interaction.By seamlessly merging personal audio with environmental perception, HM33 sets a new benchmark for responsible and connected listening. The HM33 showcases a sleek elliptical silhouette and clean minimalist lines, reflecting a modern, understated elegance. Available in two timeless colorways—glossy "Apple Earphone White" and sophisticated "Black C"—each variant features carefully crafted surface finishes, including textured matte patterns or pearlescent coatings enhanced with a high-gloss UV layer.

Credits

Ao Yifeng
Deng Lele
Wang Musen
Yang Shanying
Fang Yongping
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