The judges commenting on the harsh environments that such devices operate in, said that the designers created this product by solving a variety of issues one by one . . . and they appreciated the preparation of the handle frame has significantly contributed to installation safety and efficiency. They added that this is a projector that has been designed thoroughly from the user's point of view.

The judges commented that this was an inkjet printer with a scanner that is designed to harmonize with interior designs and for easy use. Detailed design without compromise are done to blend with interiors. Simple form, colors that are like modern furniture, treatment of cables behind the products for example.

The judges commented that, although this versatile large-format inkjet printer is not flashy, it has been created in response to user's needs. Excellent design has focused on usability, for example removing spindles to allow users to insert fresh paper from the top.

For more information on these (and other) Epson products is available via the Epson Corporate web pages.

More information on the Good Design Awards is available on the website.

Graham K. Rogers teaches at the Faculty of Engineering, Mahidol University in Thailand. He wrote in the Bangkok Post, Database supplement on IT subjects. For the last seven years of Database he wrote a column on Apple and Macs. He is now continuing that in the Bangkok Post supplement, Life. He can be followed on Twitter (@extensions_th)