From next-generation headphones and high-performance speakers to turntables, professional audio systems and inventive sound technologies, great audio design is about much more than what we hear. It brings together engineering, usability and aesthetics, shaping how people experience sound at home, at work and on the move. The A’ Audio and Sound Equipment Design Award, part of the internationally recognised A’ Design Award & Competition, celebrates designers and brands pushing that field forward.
The 2026—2027 edition welcomes entries from sound equipment designers, independent creative studios, innovative agencies, established manufacturers and forward-thinking companies. It offers an international platform for work that demonstrates excellence in audio product design, recognising ideas that combine technical capability with thoughtful design and practical value.
Morningblues Music Hub by Wuxi Future Mirror Display Technology Co., Ltd,
Winner in Audio and Sound Equipment Design Category, 2025—2026.
With 185 categories spanning a broad range of creative disciplines, the A’ Design Award & Competition brings together projects from across the global design community. Entries are assessed by an international jury comprising academics, design professionals, industry specialists and members of the press. Its judging process aims to evaluate submissions on their merits, giving successful projects an opportunity to gain international recognition.
For audio designers and manufacturers, recognition can extend beyond the award itself. Winners benefit from international publicity, media exposure, inclusion in the competition’s yearbook and opportunities to present their work to a wider audience. The A’ Design Prize includes benefits intended to help winners build credibility, strengthen their professional profiles and connect with the wider design industry.
N200 Desktop Bluetooth Speaker by Shenyang Orgdot Design Co., Ltd, Winner in Audio and Sound Equipment Design Category, 2025—2026.
The competition provides an opportunity for emerging talent and established names alike to bring their work to international attention. Whether the focus is on refined acoustics, portable listening, professional sound equipment or a new interpretation of the turntable, the award recognises the role design plays in shaping audio products. The images in this article highlight some of our favourite winning designs over the years including the N 200 Desktop Bluetooth Speaker from Shenyang Orgdot Design Co., Ltd.; the Transparent Turntable by Per Brickstad; the 109 Pro by Meze Audio; and the Portable Waterproof Magnetic Stand Speaker by Yuanying Yang.
Entries for the 2026—2027 A’ Design Award & Competition can be submitted online through the official competition website, where designers, studios, manufacturers and brands working across audio and sound equipment are invited to put their projects forward for consideration.
Visit competition.adesignaward.com to learn more about the entry process and submit your work. And remember, we’ll be sharing a selection of standout designs and award winners here on We Heart as the 2026—2027 results are announced in May of next year.
Morningblues A1 Transparent Speaker by Wuxi Future Mirror Display Technology Co., Ltd is Winner in Audio and Sound Equipment Design Category, 2025—2026.
Morningblues Record R1 Speaker by Wuxi Future Mirror Display Technology Co., Ltd is Winner in Audio and Sound Equipment Design Category, 2025—2026.
Transparent Turntable Wireless Vinyl Record Player by Per Brickstad,
Winner in Audio and Sound Equipment Design Category, 2023—2024.
109 Pro Headphone by Meze Audio, Winner in Audio and Sound Equipment Design Category, 2022—2023.
Portable Waterproof Magnetic Stand Speak by Yuanying Yang is Winner in Audio and Sound Equipment Design Category, 2025—2026.
