Genelec’s Smart IP family of PoE installation loudspeakers and subwoofers has recently been recognised with Japan’s coveted Good Design Award – a highly prestigious accolade, bestowed exclusively on elegant innovations that provide important real-world benefits. Since its founding in 1957, The Good Design Award – run by the Japan Institute of Design Promotion – has set out to shine a light on the world’s finest product designs, and help their adoption within society. In doing this, the awarding body hopes to elevate quality of life, and drive further innovation. This year, the Smart IP family was selected as an award winner in the Professional Equipment and Facilities category. Additionally, Smart IP was recognised with a Best100 Award, through which the Good Design Award judges celebrated the entries across all categories that displayed particular excellence. Genelec Smart IP technology, which offers exceptional audio quality, beautiful aesthetics and single-cable networked convenience, impressed the Good Design Awards’ judging panel with its ability to solve the difficulties faced when using more traditional audio systems – especially those employing passive loudspeakers.