Nomono receives prestigious award

Nomono receives the Norwegian DOGA Award for Design and Architecture for its innovative solution to simplify podcasting and spatial audio production.

Since the beginning, Nomono has invested in human-centered product development and cross-functional collaboration, making it possible to create a holistic and innovative solution that addresses the technical and practical challenges of producing high-quality audio content. A few months after establishing Nomono, the founders recruited a Chief Design Officer. In the following years, Nomono has gradually expanded its internal design team to cover a broad range of disciplines. The designers have collaborated closely with other functions in Nomono to develop seamless user experiences and customer journeys across all platforms. In addition, they partnered with specialists in industrial design (Inventas), branding, design systems, digital product design (Heydays), and packaging design (Goods).


The strategic use of design has now earned Nomono yet another award, following the SXSW Audio Innovation Award in 2023. Below you will find the jury’s conclusion.


Original text translated from Norwegian:

The jury's conclusion

The jury is impressed by how Nomono has created an entirely new product positioned between the smartphone segment and traditional sound studios: a portable podcast studio for professional audio production.


Nomono exemplifies technological innovation, aesthetic qualities, and refined function in perfect harmony. The result is a user-friendly and inclusive product that makes podcasting accessible to more people.


The portable podcast studio was developed through cross-functional collaboration and a design-driven process. Extra credit is due for the production taking place in Norway.

Nomono received the DOGA Award for Design and Architecture because it is an exciting, thorough, and holistic solution in a time of increasing standards for audio production.


The jury looks forward to seeing how the product can elevate podcasting by offering professional recordings in demanding conditions. It's easy to envision the hardware provided as a service to reach even more people.

Design and architecture create value

Projects that receive the DOGA Award for Design and Architecture are outstanding examples of how strategic use of design and architecture creates significant value for society, the environment, and the economy.


Here are three reasons why this project is an exemplar:


  1. Democratization of podcasting: Nomono is designed to democratize high-quality audio production for more people, expressed through their vision of «making voices heard.» Excellent audio quality plays a significant role in preserving the quality of education as audio content becomes more widespread as a mode of teaching and handing in assignments.
  2. Creation of Norwegian jobs: Nomono is responsibly designed and made in Norway. This way, the product contributes to creating jobs and innovation in the Norwegian market.
  3. Norwegian innovation with a global following: Nomono demonstrates what is possible in the intersection of design, product development, research, and technology. The result is a product featuring breakthrough technology, solid product design, and a distinct brand attuned to a global market

About DOGA

DOGA is a driving force for sustainable value creation through design and architecture. We facilitate collaboration between creative talents, businesses, and the public sector and work to strengthen the role of design and architecture in shaping the Norway of tomorrow.


The DOGA Award for Design and Architecture is awarded by DOGA to Norwegian businesses and practitioners who demonstrate outstanding use of design and architecture.


Read more and view the original text on DOGA’s website: https://doga.no/nomono