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One of the biggest challenges for organizations is meeting scheduling and meeting room management. The hybrid work environment makes it even more difficult for workplaces to integrate calendars and spaces. However, the award-winning Joan 6 Pro is a small device making big waves in overcoming these issues.
The advanced meeting scheduler allows the smooth management of 100+ meeting rooms and revitalizes the workplace. So much so that it caught the attention of the jury who honored the Joan 6 Pro with the highly-esteemed German Design Award.
Meeting the Goals of Sustainable Transformation
One of the most pressing questions the German Design Council seeks to answer through its awards is how a product meets sustainable transformation. Some things that indicate how a product is meeting the challenges of our time include using new materials, innovative economic models, and an original way of thinking.
The Joan 6 Pro met with the judges’ approval thanks to its groundbreaking design, abilities, and the significant impact the tiny device has made on organizations. The Joan 6 Pro stood out in a spectacular setting during product presentations, guided tours, and talk rounds. It impressed thanks to its groundbreaking design, overall sustainability, and functionality.
Thinking in Circular Models
“It has become increasingly important for us at Visionect to meet the challenges of our time,” says its co-founder Rok Zalar. He continues, “The Joan 6 Pro meeting room scheduler design closely embraces circular economy principles. These are zero waste, reusable materials, energy sustainability, and consumer awareness of the importance of reuse.”
The device uses ePaper technology that provides the meeting room scheduler with an ultra-low-power touch screen. A USB C cable is needed to charge the device. One single overnight charge gives the meeting room scheduler enough power for months. That equates to 99% less energy than an LCD screen. The energy needed to use the Joan for a year amounts to the energy required to make a cup of coffee, meaning it leaves a minimal carbon footprint.
However, that is not the only way the Joan 6 Pro meets the mark of ensuring a greener future. The device is built with sustainable materials. Its glass screen uses non-polluting and water-efficient materials. The body of the device is made from infinitely recyclable aluminum, and the packaging with paperless cardboard. Much thought has gone into every detail to create an environmentally-friendly device that improves the flexible workspace and remains user-friendly.
Creating Design of Actions
Defining problems and offering solutions remain essential when creating any design. Incorporating clarity and innovative simplicity, the Joan 6 Pro is tailored to meet the needs of the new hybrid workplace.
It provides a simple onboarding process and fast installation with a magnetic mount that fits on any level and firm surface. The meeting room scheduler integrates with existing office management tools, allowing a smooth flow of productivity in a hybrid office environment. The Joan 6 Pro’s design minimizes workflow friction and maximizes efficiency, even in offices with dislocated teams.
Data security is another impressive feature. The Joan 6 Pro has advanced encryption for communication between the device and servers. The meeting room scheduler temporarily stores data when required for meetings, but once the meeting ends, it has no access to credentials. Even if a device gets lost, no one can access the data the moment it’s deauthorized.
Creating a Huge Design Impact
With a design simplicity that creates a minimalist look yet combines functionality means that the Joan 6 Pro provides an unmatched product experience. Gone are the days when a meeting room had to have a flashy screen indicating its availability. Instead, the sleek and elegant device provides a stylish yet functional solution that complements every setting.
The Smart Magnet mount carries the information for each room and automatically displays it when the Joan 6 Pro is attached. For hybrid office spaces that prefer ethernet communication, the specially designed PoE wall mount is an added accessory that includes a display of meeting room occupancy status.
Last Words
The Joan 6 Pro proves that a small device can make big waves. The design and sustainability of the meeting room scheduler captured the German Design Council’s interest because it answers the challenges faced by hybrid workspaces today and revitalizes the workplace with its design, functions, and sustainability.
