Hitachi AI Smart Central‑Control Screen

Hitachi AI smart central‑control screen has won the silver award in the Interaction Design category of the Shop! Design Awards. The competition evaluates entries across four dimensions: visualised interaction, multi‑device integration, AI‑driven human‑friendliness and high‑end living‑space adaptability. Award‑winning works represent cutting‑edge design standards for whole‑home smart control interfaces. Independently developed by Qingdao Hisense‑Hitachi Air‑Conditioning Systems Co., Ltd., it addresses household pain‑points caused by scattered smart appliances, numerous remotes and apps, complicated multi‑device operations and steep learning curves for elderly users.

Design Concept & Structural Features

Equipped with customisable 3D‑floor‑plan visualisation interface, it displays real‑time temperature, humidity and equipment status for each room; users tap on‑screen room zones for direct control to lower cognitive barriers. It unifies management of central air‑conditioning, fresh‑air systems, floor heating, hot‑water supply, lighting and curtains, and supports extended integration of third‑party security and audio‑visual devices. The offline AI voice system recognises seven major Chinese dialects and compound commands without internet access. Preset scene modes including wake‑up, home‑coming and sleep adapt automatically by learning household usage habits. The 10.4 mm ultra‑thin chassis supports recessed and wall‑mount installation with ambient‑adaptive screen brightness to fit diverse interior styles. Cloud‑based OTA remote updates are available alongside fault alerts and filter‑replacement reminders.

Exploration of Design Value

Combining 3D visualised UI, offline AI voice and cross‑device integration, the product acts as a unified control hub for previously fragmented home smart hardware. This award marks integrated innovation of air‑handling hardware, IoT architecture and human‑centred interaction aesthetics, setting a reference for whole‑home smart control in large residences. Going forward, Hisense‑Hitachi will keep advancing 3D visual interfaces, cross‑brand device linkage and offline AI speech recognition, expand its portfolio of whole‑home smart terminals, and deliver more intuitive human‑living interaction solutions.

Compete for the "Design Oscar"of Consumer Goods

The Shop! Product Design Awards are open to brand owners, agencies, designers, and teams from around the world, covering a wide range of categories including home appliances, consumer electronics, fashion lifestyle, baby products, beauty and personal care, food and beverage packaging, and communication design. The new season is now open for entries, with the submission deadline on November 30. We look forward to your participation in defining the global trendsetter for consumer goods design.

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