Xiamen, China, Apr.30, 2025 - Akuvox and akubela are thrilled to announce that the Akuvox A08 access control terminal and the akubela HyPanel Ultra control panel have received the prestigious Red Dot Design Award 2025. This accolade underscores their innovative design, superior functionality, and seamless integration into modern smart home ecosystems.

The Red Dot Design Award, established in 1955 by Red Dot GmbH & Co. KG, is a globally respected standard for excellence, evaluating products on functionality, aesthetics, usability, and sustainability.

Akuvox’s A08 also won the iF Design Award 2025 in March, making the A08 the double winner of the world’s top industrial design awards. Read the following news of A08 winning the iF Design Award 2025:

Xiamen, China, March. 5, 2025 - We’re proud to announce that the Akuvox A08 Access Control Terminal has won the iF Design Award 2025, hosted by Hannover-based iF International Forum Design—a globally recognized authority in industrial design since 1953.

Selected from nearly 11,000 entries across 66 countries, the A08 impressed a panel of 131 independent design experts with its innovative and striking design. Its ultra-slim frame, crafted from toughened glass and aluminum alloy, seamlessly blends five access methods: QR codes, RF cards, PIN, BLE, and NFC. 

Akuvox A08: Design, Innovation, and Function

The A08 redefines access control with a sleek, ultra-slim profile crafted from toughened glass and aluminum alloy. Its minimalist rectangular form, with rounded edges and a matte black keypad, exudes sophistication. The metallic silver-gray frame, paired with an IK09 and IP65 rating, ensures durability, corrosion resistance, and waterproofing for indoor and outdoor use. A glowing blue ring around the QR code scanner signals status, enhancing usability with a modern aesthetic.

This compact terminal integrates five access methods—QR codes, RF cards, PIN, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), and Near Field Communication (NFC)—a forward-thinking solution that surpasses traditional single-method systems. Its multifunctional design caters to high-end residential, office, and commercial spaces, aligning with architectural trends favoring minimalism and versatility.

Why It Matters

The A08’s dual awards highlight its ability to combine cutting-edge technology with elegant design, setting a new standard for secure, user-centric access solutions. By offering robust performance in a refined form, it addresses the evolving needs of modern environments.

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Akuvox is a global leading provider of smart intercom and smart home products and solutions. It is committed to unleashing the power of technologies to improve people's lives with better communication, greater security, and more convenience. Encompassing artificial intelligence, SIP, Android, cloud, security, and other advanced technologies, Akuvox continuously drives breakthrough changes in the industry and creatively delivers an unrivaled portfolio of smart intercom and smart home products and solutions. It has been deployed and used daily in more than 110 countries and regions, meeting customer needs in various vertical markets that range from residential to commercial, from healthcare to public safety.

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