Sennheiser is winner of this year's iF DESIGN AWARD, the world-renowned design prize. The TeamConnect Intelligent Speaker won in the discipline "product", in the category 'telecommunication'. Its minimalistic design as well as the great usability convinced the jurors. The iF DESIGN AWARD ceremony took place in Berlin on May 16, 2022.
AUGUST 08, 2022 - Since 1953, the world's oldest independent design organization, Hannover-based iF International Forum Design GmbH, organizes every year the iF DESIGN AWARD. The 132-member jury, made up of independent experts from all over the world, awards outstanding design from various categories such as product, communication, packaging and user experience (UX). The intelligent speaker optimized for Microsoft Teams (TC ISP) won over the jurors with its minimalistic design that allows for intuitive use. TC ISP was designed by Zurich-based brand and product design consultancy Notation Creative Consulting.
The conference speaker was created to give teams a whole new way to collaborate: smart, focused, and inclusive, as if everyone were in one place. Automatic meeting notes make an inclusive meeting experience possible for remote and hard-of-hearing participants. The product offers an omnidirectional speaker and covers a 3.5m radius with 7 integrated beamforming microphones.
The competition for TC ISP was intense: almost 11,000 entries were submitted from 57 countries in hopes of receiving the seal of quality. More information can be found in the "Winners & Ranking" section on www.ifdesign.com.
TC ISP is part of Sennheiser's Business Communication portfolio with Corporate and Higher Education Solutions. The intelligent speaker is the latest addition to the meeting & conference segment, which includes other outstanding products such as the ceiling microphone TeamConnect Ceiling 2 with patented automatic dynamic beamforming technology.
A graduate of DeVry Institute of Technology, Doug has been in the Technology industry since 1976 and actively oversees Fearing’s daily operations. Along with his wife, Lois, and three others, Doug started Fearing’s in a 600 square-foot facility in Portage, Wisconsin. In the 25 years since, the company has grown to over 30 employees with offices in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Doug likes to say he’s a “TV Technician with a dream� going back to his history with the family’s original business-Fearing’s TV and Appliance.
Doug values time with family, watersports, hiking, snowshoeing and skiing. In addition to being a devoted member of his church, Doug serves as Board President for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County, Board member of Schools for Haiti and Scripture Chair of the Gideons-Portage camp.
A graduate of MATC, Lois oversees Fearing’s daily book keeping along with various HR responsibilities.
Along with Doug, Lois is deeply connected to community outreach, serving as a Board member and Fundraising Committee Chairperson for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County. She also serves on the Schools for Haiti Fundraising committee. In addition, Lois’ ongoing passion and commitment to provide care for the elderly comes from her 10-year history of working in a Reedsburg, Wisconsin Nursing home.
Lois enjoys singing, hiking, sunny days on the pontoon, and spending time with her 4 grandchildren.
Ehren drives Fearing’s technology by continually seeking out trends to enhance capabilities while supporting Sales, Engineering and Installation teams. Throughout his years with Fearing’s, Ehren’s talent and vision have joined forces to create a wide variety of projects and strategic solutions that exceed expectation.
Ehren loves music, family time, movies, nature, sustainability efforts and electric vehicles.
With 10 years with Fearing’s and over twice that long in the industry, Ben continues to lead, coordinate, and develop the Commercial AV team.
By consistently delivering an outstanding experience and outcome, Ben contributes to the Fearing’s legacy of long-lasting partnerships that truly make a difference. Whatever the Commercial AV need may be, Ben and team deliver at the highest level.
Ben is an avid fisherman and photographer. He enjoys coaching his sons and other youth.
Chris has been with Fearing’s for 20 years and in the industry for over 2 decades. As a Certified leader in Sales Acceleration and trained in EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating Systems), Chris successfully utilizes his skills to lead the Fearing’s Salesforce. Chris and team are motivated and driven to develop new client partnerships while continuing to reinforce loyal long-term relationships with ongoing Service excellence.
Married for 19 years with 3 children, Chris enjoys skiing, hiking, fishing, boating, hunting, camping and golf. He’s also been actively involved as a Youth Football and Softball coach for his family and others.
