Falck Vital universal remote control for televisions is innovative and has many advantages for users. The number of functions on the remote control has been kept to an absolute minimum, making it particularly well suited for people with poor eyesight, old people, young children and people with reduced dexterity. The remote control comes with stickers displaying the logos of the various different TV channels that can be stuck on to the buttons. It has an honest, clean appearance, is comfortable to hold, and the buttons are large and easy to use. The manufacturer’s logo has been discreetly included in relief on function buttons, making them easier to identify.

Company: Falck Vital AS

Project group company: (intern): Bjørn Arntzen (product development manager): prosjectleder, Bjørg Dahle), Sarah Blomè (Svedish marked), Lisbeth Kaarud (Norwegian marked), Yngve Nilsen (production manager). Management group: Marked and operation management Kathrine Holter (Norway) og Gunilla Granberger (Sweden). The collective internal competencies range from marketing, technology, design and economy. In addition several members of the market group are ergo-therapists of background. The project group also had a close co work with the external experts.

Design: VINN Design AS

Project group design company: Toril Tverberg (product designer): Concept development, design, detailing and construction (casing, labels w/ symbols and buttons) also responsible for production tools and specifications for polymer parts and buttons. Jetro AS: Knut Østerholt (Subsupplier for VINN Design AS): Development of circuit board.

Award / year: Award for Design Excellence - 2005

Category: Design for all