{
  "id": 10927305,
  "title": "Hankook Tire Named Finalist in Two Categories at 2026 IDEA Design Awards",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/hankook-tire-named-finalist-in-two-categories-at-2026-idea-design",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-30T11:30:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BusinessKorea",
    "slug": "businesskorea",
    "url": "https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=277980"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hankook Tire & Technology has been named a Finalist in two categories at the 2026 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), showcasing the company's commitment to innovation and sustainability. One of the categories is Social Impact Design, where Hankook Tire was recognized for its re:move project. This project, developed in collaboration with the DISCO Lab at Seoul National University, transforms discarded tire bladders into furniture, bricks, and everyday lifestyle items as part of the Bladder Upcycling Series. The Kinetic Wall, an artistic structure made from upcycled bricks, symbolizes Hankook Tire's vision for a circular economy. In the Concepts & Speculative Design category, Hankook Tire received Finalist status for WheelBot2, a spherical modular robotic wheel system. This design is tailored for smart cities and autonomous driving environments, featuring integrated drive systems and crab-walk motors that enable three-axis movement and complete 360-degree rotation. Hankook Tire's dual recognition underscores its technological prowess and dedication to eco-friendly design, further enhancing the premium status of its global brand.",
  "summary": "Global leading tire company Hankook Tire & Technology (Hankook Tire) has earned Finalist honors for two of its innovative entries at the 2026 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), hosted by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA).Organized annually, IDEA is widely recognized alon",
  "key_points": [
    "Hankook Tire finalist in Social Impact Design for re:move project",
    "re:move project upcycles tire bladders into furniture and bricks",
    "Hankook Tire finalist in Concepts & Speculative Design for WheelBot2"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}