Skip to content
NY Product Design AwardsEnter Award

Digital, Electronic Devices & Accessories

Aaron Button-A Physical Efficiency Interface for Smartphones

Entrant: PITAKA

2026 Gold winner badge
2026

Gold

CategoryDigital, Electronic Devices & Accessories
Class / SubcategoryMobile Phones & Tablets
Accessories
Country / RegionHong Kong SAR

The project

Project description.

Share this projectFacebookXLinkedIn
Aaron Button is an integrated three-button shortcut system built directly into the PITAKA S26 smartphone case, transforming a protective accessory into an interactive productivity tool.

Unlike traditional phone cases that serve purely protective functions, Aaron Button embeds programmable tactile controls along the case frame, enabling users to trigger apps, multi-step commands, and IoT device actions instantly.

Powered by expanded onboard memory and paired with PITAKA’s companion app, users can customize each button to streamline daily workflows — from launching work tools to activating smart home scenes.

Crafted from aerospace-grade aramid fiber with a lightweight yet durable structure, the S26 case combines material innovation with functional interaction design.

Aaron Button redefines what a phone case can be — not just protection, but a physical interface layer that enhances efficiency and elevates everyday smartphone experience.

Your work belongs in the conversation.

Begin Your Entry
NY Product Design Awards

Member access

Sign in to explore the gallery.

Use your NY Product Design Awards account.

New to NY? Create an account