The GOOD DESIGN® Awards, presented annually by the Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design, recognize the most innovative and exceptional industrial, product, and graphic designs from around the world. Founded in 1950 by Edgar Kaufmann Jr. and designers like Charles and Ray Eames, the program acknowledges outstanding design across a wide range of industries, from everyday products to large-scale innovations. In 2024, the Museum received a record number of submissions from leading manufacturers and design firms in over 55 countries, highlighting the best in consumer design for sustainability, function, and aesthetic quality.
This year, Whipsaw received three GOOD DESIGN® Awards for Ravenchord, Aescape, and IonQ. These awards highlight the strength of our partnership with Aescape and IonQ, as well as our continued contribution to emerging innovation across the wellness and technology industries.
Ravenchord is an upright piano that exposes its strings to the audience, projecting sound and creating a deeper connection between the player and listeners while showcasing the instrument’s inner workings. Ravenchord is a piano concept from Whipsaw's CEO and Principal Designer, Dan Harden. Learn more.
Aescape is the world’s first fully automated robotic massage experience. Leveraging AI and machine learning technology, Aescape delivers a variety of body massages, including deep tissue therapy. In 2024 Aescape was also named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Designs, and is expanding its services across the country. Learn more.
The IonQ Quantum Computer uses quantum mechanics and "qubits" for calculations, significantly outpacing classical computers, with computational power increased by one quintillion. Paired with AI, it addresses complex global challenges like climate change, disease research, drug interaction simulation, and theoretical physics.IonQ is the first practical quantum computer, designed to fit in a data center. Instead of creating one big cumbersome machine like other companies have tried, the IonQ design is flexible and modular. Its main QPU and flanking peripheral units scale to customer needs.
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