KEMPELE, FINLAND – March 7, 2024 – Polar, the leader in wearable sports and fitness technology for nearly 50 years, has been awarded this year’s iF DESIGN AWARD, the world-renowned design prize. The winning product, Polar Vantage V3 premium multisport watch, won in the discipline Product and in the category Watches/Jewelry.
The latest addition to the popular Polar Vantage V series, Vantage V3 won over the 132-member jury, made up of independent experts from all over the world, with its entirely new design that is ideal for both sports performance and everyday use. The watch received high marks in all ranked categories and excelled especially in the Form category, receiving a score of 90/100, significantly above the average.
“We are extremely proud of this achievement, which is a testament to the determination, commitment, and eye for detail of our entire company. Winning a design award nowadays needs outstanding and hard work from all company areas, from product decision-making to mechanics and user interface to sourcing. Any shortcomings in these areas would make the product entirely different,” says Sander Werring, CEO of Polar Electro.
Announced in October 2023, Polar Vantage V3 is a premium multisport watch powered by Polar Elixir™ next-generation biosensing technology. Its Nordic-inspired design provides the perfect balance of simplicity, functionality, and durability for everyone who feels and acts like an athlete. Secured by a lightweight aluminum enclosure and a high-resolution AMOLED display, the watch features a dual-frequency GPS, maps, and the most comprehensive suite for training, testing and recovery tools on the market.
Polar Vantage V3
Polar Vantage V3
Premium Multisport Watch
An ensemble of biosensing instruments, AMOLED display, dual-frequency GPS, maps, and the most comprehensive suite of training and recovery tools on the market. The stage is set, and the Polar Vantage V3 smart sports watch is ready to put in the performance of a lifetime.
Polar provides function with style
The iF DESIGN AWARD is organized annually by the Hannover-based iF International Forum Design GmbH. This year’s intense competition saw almost 11,000 entries being submitted from 72 countries in hopes of receiving the seal of quality.
Polar has a long and successful history of DESIGN AWARD participation: the Vantage V3 win marks the 12th time Polar has received this prestigious award. International recognition from the world’s oldest independent design organization affirms Polar’s long-term dedication to guiding people in health and fitness using top-notch technology combined with elegant designs.
“Polar has a rich history in integrating data-driven insights with style, and our commitment is to maintain the same high standard moving forward. I am thrilled that the passion we have for our work is being recognized again by iF DESIGN AWARD and that we have earned our place among the industry's finest with our 12 awards,” Werring celebrates.
For further information:
Pauliina Sjölund
Director, PR
pauliina.sjolund@polar.com
ABOUT POLAR
For nearly 50 years, Polar has provided guidance for health, sports, and fitness with the world’s best measurement technology and data-driven user insight to help people - from first-timers to professional athletes - succeed in their pursuit of a happier and healthier life. Renowned for an unparalleled dedication to science and deep understanding of sports, wellness, and technology, Polar has cemented itself globally within the industry as the go-to partner for anyone looking to discover their true potential. Our award-winning product range includes pioneering sports wearables that work elegantly with Polar training apps and cloud services.
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ABOUT THE iF DESIGN AWARD
Since 1954, the iF DESIGN AWARD has been recognized as an arbiter of quality for excellent design. The iF Design brand is renowned worldwide for outstanding design services, and the iF DESIGN AWARD is one of the most important design prizes in the world. It honors design achievements in all disciplines: product, packaging, communication and service design, architecture and interior architecture as well as professional concept, user experience (UX) and user interface (UI).All award-winning entries are featured on ifdesign.com.
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