iF Design Award 2017 / Awards / News / Sony

Virtual reality system for PlayStation®4

PlayStation®VR

iF Gold Award

Jury Statement:

A design that both looks cohesive when worn on the body while at the same time applying materials in the right way to ensure comfort and easy and fast adaptability, adjusting for different head sizes. The overall balance of black and white is appealing, while the confident use of thermoplastic materials is masterful. All of this comes at a price that is very afford able for the technology. This product brings VR to the masses.

Turntable with High-Resolution Recording

PS-HX500

iF Gold Award

Jury Statement:

Sony has created a perfect and very consistent design with this turntable and DSD recorder. The reduced appearance signalizes precision and a high level of clarity, making it a visual reflection of the fundamental technical requirements of a DSD recorder. The ability to record audio from analog to digital and the delightful aesthetics of this entry-level product reflect the technical purpose in a very credible way.

Interactive Tabletop Projector

Future Lab Program™ T

* Concept Prototype

iF Gold Award

Stories: Interviews
Future Lab Program
Sharing new value and forging a new future with users

Jury Statement:

This interactive projector won over the jury with a minimalistic and understated design. The execution is well suited for an innovative product and application, while the use of colors a nd materials mark an honest and clearly structured design approach. The design is clear, a logical reflection of the product's superb functionality.

Stories: Interviews
Feature Lab Program
Sharing new value and forging a new future with users