Samsung Sweeps 57 International Design Awards

Samsung Electronics has claimed 57 international design awards in just two recently concluded competitions. At the 'IDEA 2026' event, held on August 21, the company secured 45 awards. This included one 'Impact Award', nine bronze awards, and 35 finalist awards. Samsung's 'Home Appliance Accessibility Design' emerged as the first winner of the newly established 'Impact Award' at IDEA 2026.

The award-winning design features screen text enlargement, voice guidance, and an 'Easy Use Mode' to simplify complex functions. It also includes an 'Auto Open Door' function and technology that links accessibility settings across devices.

Following IDEA 2026, Samsung Electronics added 12 more awards to its tally at the 'Red Dot Design Award 2026', including a 'Best of the Best' accolade. One of the winners at the Red Dot competition was the 'Privacy Display' on the Galaxy S26 Ultra. This technology adjusts screen exposure based on the viewing angle to protect user privacy in crowded settings.

Additionally, Samsung's 'AIDC' and 'Vision AI Companion' advanced design solutions, which incorporate AI technology, were also recognized. Other winners for Samsung included a sustainable smartphone package made from recycled paper and the Portable SSD T7, made of recycled aluminum. The company's 'Samsung b.IoT Digital Twin', a tool that creates a virtual representation of a building to improve operational efficiency, was also honored for its innovation.

Mauro Porcini, President and Chief Design Officer of Samsung Electronics' DX Division, highlighted how design can transform ideas into meaningful experiences.