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ITALY -- /INNOVATION/newswire -- May 14, 2026
Keen Keyboard by Sho Okura has been honored with the Silver A' Design Award for 2026, signifying outstanding design achievement in Computers and Peripheral Devices Design.
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Sho Okura's groundbreaking Computer sets new standards for innovation and excellence, earning prestigious Silver A' Design Award recognition in the A' Computers and Peripheral Devices Design Competition.
In a significant acknowledgment of design excellence and innovation, it has been officially announced that “Keen Keyboard” by Sho Okura has been distinguished with the silver award status at the prestigious A' Design Awards for the year 2026, in the highly competitive computers and peripheral devices design category.
This distinction honors the remarkable design quality and innovative approach embodied in the creation. The Silver A' Design Award not only underscores the exceptional design and conceptual prowess of the Keen Keyboard but also emphasizes the influential role of Sho Okura in elevating standards within the computer domain.
The visionary behind “Keen Keyboard” Sho Okura, has been acknowledged for their dedication to pushing the boundaries of design. A deeper look into their portfolio and philosophy can be found at their designer.org profile, showcasing a commitment to excellence and innovation.
To explore “Keen Keyboard” and its groundbreaking design features further, interested parties are invited to visit the design|newsroom where high resolution images, multimedia content, interviews and translations are available for the award-winning computer.
About Keen Keyboard
Keen is a computer keyboard designed for office tasks that require frequent switching between number input and mouse control. The numeric keypad is placed on the left side, and the left section follows the input logic of the left hand. This layout allows the right hand to stay on the mouse and reduces hand movement. Spherical concave keycaps fit the fingertips, while flat keycaps mark selected keys for typing without looking. Four function keys can be customized. Keystroke noise stays between 25 and 30 decibels.
About A' Design Awards
The A' Design Award & Competition, celebrated worldwide for honoring superior design, distinguishes itself through a rigorous evaluation process conducted by a panel of industry experts, journalists, and academics. The A' Design Award celebrates the diversity and innovation of designs across various categories. A' Computers and Peripheral Devices Design Award honors outstanding design of laptops, desktop computers, workstations, servers, tablets, mainframes, supercomputers, minicomputers and more.
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JAPAN -- /INNOVATION/newswire -- Sep 06, 2025
Tokyo-based designer Sho Okura has been honored with the Silver A' Design Award 2026 for his Keen Keyboard, an innovative office keyboard launched in June 2025 that relocates the numeric keypad to the left side, optimizing workflow and comfort for professionals who require frequent numeric input and mouse use.
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