Compact Duplex Color Scanner "ScanSnap S500" Wins the "Good Design Award 2006"

The ScanSnap S500’s concept of “simplicity”, “speed” and “compactness” receives a raving review

ScanSnap S500, the Fujitsu compact duplex color scanner that has been on sale since May 2006, has been awarded the "Good Design Award 2006" by the Japan Industrial Design Promotion Organization.

The history of the "Good Design Award" can be traced back to 1957, to when it appeared as the "Good Design Selection System" (G-mark System) under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of International Trade and Industry. In 1998, control of Japan’s only comprehensive design evaluation and commendation system was passed on to the Japan Industrial Design Promotion Organization. Today, the Good Design Award recognizes products that meet current cultural trends and lifestyles, while opening up new areas of business.

Award Details

Award recipient	Color Image Scanner "ScanSnap S500"
Award name	Good Design Award 2006
Award category	Product Design / Personal computers and related products
Judges comments	ScanSnap S500 is loaded with functions that free users from troublesome tasks and needless waiting. Furthermore, the S500's "one touch scannability" is easy to use and its compact design is excellent!
Presenter	Japan Industrial Design Promotion Organization