2025 | Professional

French Design Awards Silver Winner

SparkLing

Entrant

Shanghai Ling Universe Technology Development Co., Ltd.

Category

Product Design - Educational Tools / Teaching Aids / Learning Devices

Client's Name

Shanghai Ling Universe Technology Development Co., Ltd.

Country / Region

China

SparkLing tackles Generation Alpha’s challenges: reduced creativity and screen dependence. Conventional devices promote passive use, while parents weigh digital wellbeing. This design transforms the physical world into a classroom. Powered by the LingOS adaptive system, it deploys context-aware mentors (e.g., Darwin for nature) to guide discovery via voice/video interaction. Its 106g ergonomic form with tactile interface, paper-inspired display, and object recognition lowers screen exposure. SIM/4G with safety controls enables secure park-to-museum exploration. Built for cognitive growth, it turns daily environments into curiosity-led lessons.

Credits

Shanghai Ling Universe Technology Development Co., Ltd.
Gu Jiawei
Shanghai Ling Universe Technology Development Co., Ltd.
Zhu Pengcheng
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