2026 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Silver Winner

eLearning Pad

Entrant

Nanjing Boundless Technology Co.,LTD

Category

Product Design - Educational Tools / Teaching Aids / Learning Devices

Client's Name

Shanghai NexusMind Education Technology Co., Ltd.

Country / Region

China

This product is a large-format color e-ink reading device thoughtfully designed for children. Built around the principles of "Reading, Companionship, and Eye Care," it combines low-stimulus display technology, a content-centric platform, and simple, intuitive interactions to support a healthier and more immersive reading experience. Inspired by the concept of "Calm Objects for Focused Growth," this product brings the focus back to the true value of reading and the essence of learning, in an era where digital devices are increasingly entertainment-driven. More than just a reading device, it is designed to become a trusted learning companion, supporting children as they read, explore, and grow over time.
Designed with a content-first philosophy, the eLearning Pad is a comprehensive ecosystem for young readers. It features a curated library of high-quality, bilingual picture books, fostering natural language acquisition through immersive storytelling.
By deeply integrating hardware and software, we achieve an "instant-on, instant-read" experience, removing digital friction and making reading an intuitive daily habit. It is no longer just a tool, but a long-term companion that evolves with the child.Through a continuously evolving content ecosystem, the device transcends its role as a mere tool to become a companionship-oriented terminal. It fosters consistent reading habits and meaningful family interactions, achieving a paradigm shift from 'product' to 'companion'.
Rooted in the principles of "Minimal Learning, Maximum Intuition," we have shifted our focus from "function-oriented" to a "reading-centric" experience, creating a full-process learning experience from reading and reflection to expression. Featuring a content-centric design and simplified user flow, the interface ensures that children can master the application quickly with minimal learning.
Its dimensions and weight are ergonomically optimized for children's long-term handheld use, perfectly balancing comfortable reading with desktop writing and creating. Equipped with a high-performance electromagnetic stylus supporting low-latency, 4096-level pressure sensitivity, it provides a realistic paper-like writing feel. Children can naturally highlight, annotate, and draw freely while reading, instantly capturing their thoughts and transforming traditional passive reading into active, participatory exploration.

Credits

Gan Shunxuan
Cai Ji
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