Avoi Set Top Box: A Revolution in Digital Broadcasting

Elif Altay and Burak Emre Altınordu's Award-Winning Design for Vestel

The Avoi Set Top Box is not just another digital broadcasting device. It stands out for its unique design, inspired by the simplicity of geometric shapes. Despite its rectangular base, necessitated by the internal components, the top view of Avoi presents a blend of round and edged corners. This simple geometry is reflected in the front acrylic lens, adding to its aesthetic appeal. The device is composed of a matte black plastic part in the middle, encased by a glossy black part, with a ventilation gap in between. The glossy part creates an illusion of two parts holding the edged corners together, although it is a single piece.

But Avoi is not just about aesthetics. It is one of Vestel's latest Smart Set Top Boxes, offering a range of features that enhance the home entertainment experience. Its most distinctive feature is the "hidden ventilation", a design innovation that prevents overheating while maintaining a sleek look. Powered by the Android V4.2 Jelly Bean system, Avoi allows users to watch digital channels in HD quality, listen to music, watch movies, and view photographs and images on their TV screen. It also includes integrated Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, integrated Bluetooth V4.0, LAN, SPDIF, O/B power supply unit, WPS button, WMM, and Miracast. With two USB ports and AV out, Avoi transforms a standard TV into a comprehensive home entertainment system.

The Avoi Set Top Box is also eco-friendly. Its matte and glossy parts are molded in a way that eliminates the need for painting. It is easy to assemble, with a design that is essentially symmetrical. However, to distinguish between the front and back, Avoi features a unique corner on the front with three rounded edges, contrasting with sharper edges at the back. It is designed to work in perfect harmony with televisions and complies with RoHS and WEEE regulations.

Such a unique combination of design and functionality has not gone unnoticed. The Avoi Set Top Box was awarded the Golden A' Digital and Electronic Device Design Award in 2013. This prestigious accolade is granted to outstanding creations that reflect the designer's ingenuity and wisdom, embodying extraordinary excellence and significantly impacting the world with their desirable characteristics.

In conclusion, the Avoi Set Top Box is a testament to the power of design in enhancing technology. It is not just a digital broadcasting device, but a piece of art that adds to the aesthetics of the home while providing a superior entertainment experience. Elif Altay and Burak Emre Altınordu's design for Vestel is indeed a game-changer in the realm of home entertainment systems.