Casio announced today that three of its products, two digital cameras and one data projector, have been recognised with the iF product design award 2007, one of the world’s leading industrial design honours.

The iF product design award is sponsored by the International Forum Design of Hannover, Germany and is recognised around the world as one of the premier industrial design competitions. The entries are judged not only on their design, but also on criteria such as quality, price and environmental considerations.

The iF product design award 2007 attracted 2,293 entries from 35 countries with 756 entries receiving awards. The three Casio products earning honours were the EXILIM Zoom EX-Z1000, EXILIM Card EX-S770, and the Super Slim Projector XJ-S35.

EXILIM Zoom EX-Z1000
With a stylish, compact body, the EX-Z1000 digital camera was one of the first 10 megapixel cameras to hit the market in 2006. It?s design is described as conveying ?a sense of revolutionary new technology, advanced functionality and premium quality.? With the EX-Z1000, Casio improved all around usability by enhancing both software and hardware.

EXILIM Card EX-S770
This stylish, credit card size digital camera can shoot 7.2 megapixel still images as well as MPEG4 movies. The molding of the three piece central case features an edge line that creates a more dynamic feel. The design is described as a ?slim, high quality design that delivers a sharp yet sturdy feel.?

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