Kyungdong Navien Wins Three Main Prizes at Germany's 'iF Design Award 2026'
Kyungdong Navien announced on March 16 that it has won three main prizes (WINNER) at the iF Design Award 2026 in Germany for its new user interface (UI) for the 'Sleep Well Mattress Four Seasons Air/Pro' and the heating and cooling temperature controller 'Thermostat.' The iF Design Award is one of the world's top three design competitions. Since its first win in 2011, Kyungdong Navien has received a total of eight main prizes over six years, including this year.
The 'Sleep Well Mattress Four Seasons Air/Pro,' which won the main prize in the product design category, is a product that provides a comfortable sleeping temperature throughout all four seasons. Kyungdong Navien designed the product with simple controls and an aesthetic that blends seamlessly with bedroom spaces, taking into account its purpose of supporting restful sleep. The main unit can be operated with a light touch, and it features a 'hidden display' that only appears during use, minimizing unnecessary light that could disrupt sleep. In addition, the wave pattern design expresses the product's identity as a water-based sleep solution.
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The 'Thermostat,' which won the main prize in the UI category, is an integrated heating and cooling temperature controller set to launch in the North American market. Kyungdong Navien designed the UI with 'easy and clear operation' as its core principle, considering not only user emotions but also their everyday experiences. The UI lowers information density and systematically organizes the size, color, and contrast of visual elements to naturally guide the user’s focus, thereby enhancing usability for intuitive operation. Furthermore, it provides an optimized user experience through automation features that support energy saving, weather-based motion, customized standby screen images, and both dark and light themes.
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