Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. has announced a recognition for its design excellence from the International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) 2023, including one Silver and three Bronze awards as well as 46 Featured Finalists.

IDEA — one of the world’s most prestigious design awards programs — is held by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA). Founded in 1980, IDEA acknowledges achievements in industrial design. This year, IDEA has selected winners in 20 categories, including Home, Consumer Technology and Digital Interaction. Key criteria for evaluation also include Design Innovation, Benefit to User, Benefit to Society and more.

Samsung’s design reflects the company’s changing values and innovative technology. The company was recognized for its excellence in design centered on consumer lifestyle and experiences.

Emphasizing the importance of a “human-centered design philosophy” TM Roh, President and Head of the Corporate Design Center at Samsung Electronics, said, “We will continue to make efforts to enrich our customers’ lives with designs that are harmonious with their environment, as well as essential designs that prioritize the product’s clarity of purpose.”

Samsung earned one Silver award for the following cutting-edge product:

– The Bespoke AirDresser*, a clothing cleaner that meets the needs of consumers who want faster and easier clothing care, uses AI to provide a more convenient and hygienic clothing management experience.

Samsung earned three Bronze awards for the following harmonious designs:

– The Bespoke Water Purifier* features a built-in design that installs a water purification module under the sink and harmonizes with the kitchen space by enabling the customer to select a faucet color that suits their preferences and tastes.

– The Bespoke AI Laundry boasts a convenient washer-and-dryer-integrated design, a slot height that anyone can conveniently use, and a control panel that can operate both the washer and dryer.

The Bespoke Jet Bot AI+* enhances autonomous driving functions through AI smart control and by recognizing and distinguishing obstacles with 3D sensors.

From Product to UX Design, a Total of 50 Awards for TVs, Home Appliances and Smartphones

In the Product category, a wide range of Samsung designs were named Finalists, including:

• The new QLED 8K, a TV that produces an immersive experience with an infinity screen.
• The Solarcell Remote, a TV remote control that has a solar panel for convenient charging rather than disposable batteries.
• The Galaxy Z Flip4 and Galaxy Z Fold4, smartphones which maximize the user experience with a large cover display in a new form factor.
• The Galaxy Book 3 Pro Series*, a notebook that provides a more convenient user experience with a premium slim metal design and connectivity with a wide range of Galaxy products.

In other categories, Samsung’s designs that consider accessibility and surroundings were named Featured Finalists, including:

• Gesture UX, which enables the control of TV screens and subtitles based on hand gesture recognition to improve the viewing experience of users with hearing impairments.
• Samsung Space Tycoon, a virtual space and management simulation game on the Roblox metaverse platform in which users can create and play games and share experiences using Samsung products.

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* Product and feature availability may vary per region, country or carrier.

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JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – 20 September, 2018 – Samsung announced today that it won 49 IDEA Design Awards, including one Gold, six Silvers and two Bronzes, at the International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) 2018. It is the most IDEA prizes the company has won in a single year.

“With consumer-focused innovation, we will continue to strive for design that can create meaningful value in the everyday lives of our customers,” said Hlubi Shivanda, Director: Business Innovation Group & Corporate Affairs at Samsung Electronics South Africa.

Samsung received the Gold award for:

• Wireless Audio-Visual Identity System – it delivers a consistent branding message by visually expressing the powerful audio and unique design characteristics for the Millennial generation.

Samsung won six Silver awards:

• Dual Cook Flex – the premium oven with a soft and minimalist design. The oven has a flexible door system to conveniently cook more than two dishes at the same time without excessive heat loss.
• Built-in Chef Collection Cooking Package – the premium built-in kitchen appliances with a pro-refined commercial design consisting of an oven, cooktop, pro-range, hood and dishwasher which have a seamless professional look. The chef-inspired features enabled by the internet of things (IoT) give a great cooking experience.
• Emergency Services Network (ESN) device –­ a handheld mobile device that is fully optimised for the emergency environment, supporting all emergency services’ functionality and critical voice services. Ruggedised for use in the field, the device also features IP68 water and dust resistance.
• CJ79 Thunderbolt 3 QLED Curved Monitor – a 34-inch ultra-wide, 21:9 aspect ratio curved display that offers an optimal immersive and comfortable viewing experience with a natural curved design.
• The Frame – the new beautiful TV experience that brings walls to life with “Art Mode” which incorporates new inspiration into everyday life.
• VL5/VL3 Wireless Audio Series – the wireless audio system with unique design which allows easy installation around the house and brings the true essence of sound experience.

Samsung also won two Bronze awards:

• Galaxy S8/S8+ and Galaxy Note8 – the combination of bezel-less Infinity Display and symmetrical, curved design creates a more immersive mobile experience.
• The Frame Visual Identity System – the concept of blending into home clearly communicates the real value of the Frame with consumers.

Organised by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), the IDEA began in 1980. Product submissions are based on a comprehensive evaluation of design innovation, user experience, benefit to the client, benefit to the society and aesthetics.