Coway announced that it won five major awards at the 2026 Japan Good Design Awards, completing a sweep of the world's four major design awards on October 19.
The Good Design Award, organized by the Japan Design Promotion Association (JDP), is considered one of the four major design competitions globally, alongside Germany's iF and Red Dot, and the United States' IDEA. It evaluates usability, problem-solving capabilities, and sustainability, awarding the 'G Mark' to outstanding designs.
Coway was recognized for its design competitiveness across various categories, including water purifiers, air purifiers, massage chairs, and food waste disposers.
The 'Square Fit Air Purifier' series has now won accolades from iF, Red Dot, IDEA, and the Good Design Award, marking a clean sweep of the four major design honors. Its compact design, intuitive controls, and minimized exposure of the intake area received high praise.
The 'Icon Water Purifier 3' was commended for its smart moving faucet, which automatically detects the height of containers to prevent splashing, and its ultra-compact 16 cm minimalist design.
Two models of Virex's furniture-style massage chairs were also among the award winners. The 'Virex Pebble Chair 2' maximizes seating comfort with its ergonomic SSL frame, while the 'Virex Triple Chair 2 Slim' enhances mobility with a reduced size and hidden wheel structure. The recently launched 'Zero Food Waste Disposer Microbial Type' also received an award.
Hwang Jin-sang, head of Coway's Design Lab, stated, "Our design philosophy, which considers customers' lifestyles and spaces, has gained global recognition. We will continue to set the standard for premium home appliances with innovative design and technology."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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