Revolutionizing Portable Entertainment: The Mini1 Projector

Geng Qiang's Innovative Design Wins Golden A' Home Appliances Design Award

The Mini1, a product of BaoFeng, is more than just a portable projector. It's a pocket theater, complete with a built-in operating system that provides access to a vast array of licensed films and television content. Whether at home or in the office, the Mini1 promises high-quality audio and video services.

What sets the Mini1 apart is its innovative design. The round aluminum housing not only protects the internal components of the product but also introduces a new interactive experience for the user. By rotating the shell clockwise, the projector is activated. A counterclockwise rotation, on the other hand, starts the Bluetooth listening function. This is the world's first no-key, shaft interactive design.

The Mini1 also features the world's first magnetic adsorption stand design, allowing 360-degree projection from 0 to 90 degrees full coverage. This clever boot mode, combined with the projector's small size (130*130*35mm), makes it a truly portable and versatile device.

The Mini1 is not just a marvel of design, but also a testament to advanced manufacturing techniques. The use of 7 series aviation aluminum and a 220 ceramic sandblasting oxidation process gives the product a delicate and refined finish, while also enhancing its weather resistance. The magnetic absorption process at the bottom of the device ensures secure and accurate positioning and installation.

The Mini1's design is a result of a collaborative effort by a team of designers including GaoHuaming, MeiLei, WuChengyang, DengLingling, YuanMingxi, GaoYige, MengXiangjiang, HuYong, LiJin, ZhongXiaojian, and LiuHaidong. The project began in Shenzhen in December 2016 and was completed in April 2017. It was exhibited in Beijing in May 2017.

The Mini1's design success is not just in its innovative features, but also in its commitment to sustainability. Its compact body reduces waste in processing and manufacturing, and its small packaging improves transport efficiency. The Mini1 can replace the need for multiple televisions in a household, reducing hardware investment and waste of social resources.

For its innovative design and commitment to sustainability, the Mini1 was awarded the Golden A' Home Appliances Design Award in 2018. This prestigious award is granted to outstanding creations that reflect the designer's prodigy and wisdom, and significantly impact the world with their desirable characteristics.