Kyocera Document Solutions Europe announced that its new A3 MFPs have received the Good Design Award 2017.
The accolade was handed out by the Japan Institute for Design Promotion, with the judges recognising not only the products’ appearance and the design team’s attention to detail, but also the overall functionality of the MFPs – especially in relation to ease of maintenance. According to Kyocera, “This is achieved by the unitisation of all maintenance related components and cloud-based technology that optimises service cycles to prevent device downtime.”
When it comes to usability, Kyocera’s new devices “demonstrate design ingenuity due to the shapes and colours used for the interactive parts” and also offer high visibility as a result of their labeling and “allocation of symbols.” In addition, the MFPs are compatible with Wi-Fi Direct and NFC as standard in order to provide consumers with flexible connectivity. They can also be integrated with enterprise IT systems to “enhance document workflow and content services platforms.”
Due to their compact design (590mm wide x 590mm deep), the machines “can be installed not only against a wall but also beside a desk or in the centre of an office, expanding office layout possibilities.”
Kyocera described the receipt of this award as “an endorsement” of its approach to developing products “with close attention not only to performance, but also to design and usability.” The OEM explained that its mission is to “help establish an environment in which customers can engage in document management processes more intuitively and comfortably, creating more harmonious and productive workspaces.”