2025 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Gold Winner

NEW5 Bluetooth Mini Speaker

Entrant Company

Huizhou Newstart Technologies Acoustic Waterproof Technology Co., Ltd

Category

Product Design - Audio & Video Devices

Client's Name

Country / Region

China

This portable NEW5 Bluetooth speaker combines superior sound quality, multi-scenario adaptability, and a distinctive style, meeting consumers’ needs for practicality, individuality, and emotional expression.
The design blends industrial mechanical aesthetics with modern technological functionality. Its exterior features functional details like a hexagonal grille, metal screw accents, and beveled edges, giving it a bold, industrial-mechanical look that’s instantly recognizable. Modern electronic interface markings balance the retro industrial charm with modern tech functionality. The primary orange tone radiates warmth and a youthful vibe, motivating users to engage and share their experience. The silver buttons and metal accents, rendered in cool tones, bring a sense of rationality and professionalism to the overall design, preventing visual fatigue from an overly warm color scheme. Meanwhile, the device delivers exceptional triple-proof protection, boasting an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, so it can endure harsh environments while delivering an immersive music experience.
The compact and lightweight device offers flexible wearing options and comes with a variety of accessories, including watch straps, lanyards, collar clips, and neck straps. It can be easily secured to the wrist, backpack, or belt, effectively addressing the inconvenience and limitations of traditional audio devices during outdoor cycling, mountaineering, running, or daily commuting. With a built-in smart sensing system and AI-powered algorithms, the NEW5 automatically adjusts volume and audio equalization based on ambient noise, ensuring clear sound in any setting. It also optimizes audio output based on device-ear distance for a premium listening experience. A built-in high-sensitivity microphone supports voice assistant functions and real-time translation. In interlingual communication, speech is quickly captured, translated, and played—breaking down language barriers. The customizable smart interface can display mechanical watch faces, dynamic photos, and more, making the product a personal companion for keeping memories, sharing moments, and expressing individuality.

Credits

General Manager and Technical Advisor/ Huizhou Newstart Technologies Acoustic Waterproof Technology Co., Ltd
Huibin Huang
Industrial Designers/ Shenzhen Bolantu Industrial Design Co., Ltd
Rufeng Zhang
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