The Magnetic Fluid Demonstration Device was designed by Chongqing University. (Photo provided by Chongqing University)

The Magnetic Fluid Demonstration Device designed by Chongqing University has been awarded the Red Dot: Best of the Best.

The MFDD can conduct real-time simulation and interaction demonstration of voices, facial expressions, and music to improve user experiences, according to Xia Jinjun, a team leader of the design and professor at the university.

The design integrates art and science, Xia added. It uses such technologies as magnetic fluid nanometer materials, artificial intelligence, facial expression recognition, voice processing, precise magnetic field control, electronic technology, etc.

Red Dot: Best of the Best is another international award in design for the interdisciplinary design team of Chongqing University after the iF Product Design Award in 2021.

Red Dot Design Award was established by the German Design Council in 1955, and is one of the 3 greatest design awards with the other two being iF Product Design Award and International Design Excellence Award. It enjoys the reputation of “the Oscar in design”, with the Best of the Best the highest award.