LG Electronics and Samsung Electronics achieved significant recognition at the IDEA 2026, one of the world's top design awards. Notably, LG's home robot, 'Cloy,' won a finalist award at IDEA, adding to its accolades from the Red Dot and iF Design Awards, making it a triple award winner.
On August 21, LG announced that it received a total of 17 awards at IDEA 2026, including five bronze and 12 finalist awards. This follows a total of 55 awards from the Red Dot and iF Design Awards earlier this year, marking a clean sweep of the three major global design awards.
Cloy is a home robot that responds to human voice and gestures, interacting with various expressions to assist users. It received a finalist award at IDEA and has also been recognized at the Red Dot and iF awards, solidifying its status among the top design accolades.
LG emphasized that its design competitiveness extends beyond product appearance to include harmony with living spaces and user experience. Among the IDEA bronze winners were the 9mm thick wireless wallpaper TV, 'LG Signature OLED W,' and the air-source heat pump, 'LG Therma V.' Other award-winning products included the LG Smart Monitor Swing and LG Puricare Aeromini.
Additionally, the LG Puricare System air purifier and LG Gram Pro, along with the Xboom Mini & Stage 501, received recognition at IDEA, Red Dot, and iF awards. This highlights LG's commitment to enhancing design competitiveness not only in products but also in packaging and brand experience.
Samsung Electronics received a total of 45 awards at IDEA 2026, including one newly established Impact Award, nine bronze awards, and 35 finalist awards. Samsung's accessibility design for home appliances earned the Impact Award, featuring voice guidance, easy-use modes, and automatic door opening tailored to individual user needs.
Samsung also secured 12 awards at the Red Dot Design Awards, with the Galaxy S26 Ultra's privacy display winning the top honor, 'Best of the Best.' The company is expanding its design focus to incorporate accessibility, personalization, and AI.
The achievements of both companies illustrate a shift in the domestic electronics industry's design competition, moving beyond mere product aesthetics. Samsung is integrating user-centric features like accessibility and privacy into its designs, while LG is enhancing its design approach across its product range, including robots, TVs, and home appliances, with a focus on space and user experience.
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