2026 | Professional

MUSE Design Awards Silver Winner

AI Desktop Wireless Charging Hub

Entrant

AETHERIS INTELLIGENT DESIGN LIMITED/ Yating Yu

Category

Product Design - Tech Accessories

Client's Name

-

Country / Region

Hong Kong SAR

About The Entry

This charging hub rethinks the relationship between people and their smart devices, guided by the idea of “Technology in One Place, Calmness on the Desk.” Multi-device wireless charging, AI voice interaction, Bluetooth audio, ambient lighting, time and status display, and port expansion are drawn together into a single, intuitive platform, restoring order to daily routines.

Its low-profile base carries the primary functions, while the magnetic phone stand rises as a vertical element, creating a visual tension between grounded stability and lightness. The phone is lifted to natural eye level, so it stays in view and in use while charging. A circular magnetic module creates a slight illusion of levitation, softening the rigid feel of the mechanical structure. The smartwatch has its own dedicated magnetic position, and the earbuds rest on an open charging surface. Three devices, each held in its own way, yet all belonging to the same platform—avoiding the clutter of three identical charging pads lined up in a row.

Interaction follows a simple principle: visible function, invisible technology. The AI microphone array is concealed within the structure, with no conventional voice button and no perforated grille. A wake word is all it takes. The hidden display panel at the front disappears into the body when off, and when active, it shows only the time and secondary status information, keeping the information load low. A single knob handles volume, lighting, modes, and AI wake, with a ring of light providing synchronized feedback. A concealed light strip at the base washes the desk with indirect lighting, signaling charging, connection, and reminders through different effects. Light becomes part of the product’s language.

The material approach is a direct expression of “Soft Technology,” rejecting exposed metal and aggressive lighting in favor of acoustic fabric, matte metal, and low-saturation colors. This blend makes the device feel like a natural part of the living space. USB-C, USB-A, and power ports are tucked away on the sides and back, keeping the overall look sleek and clean. Complexity stays behind. Simplicity is left for the user.

Credits

Chief Designer
Yating Yu
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