South Korean automaker's design excellence recognized across multiple categories from automobiles to robotics, marking its eleventh consecutive year of achievement at the prestigious international design competition.
18 Mar 2025 | 550 Views | By Angitha Suresh
Hyundai Motor Company and its Robotics LAB have secured 18 iF Design Awards for 2025, demonstrating the company's commitment to innovative design across various sectors.
The awards span eight disciplines and 12 categories, including automotive, product concepts, industry, service design, interior architecture, user experience, campaigns, publishing, and branding.
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Hyundai Motor Company and its Robotics LAB have secured 18 iF Design Awards for 2025, demonstrating the company's commitment to innovative design across various sectors.
The awards span eight disciplines and 12 categories, including automotive, product concepts, industry, service design, interior architecture, user experience, campaigns, publishing, and branding.
"This recognition from iF Design Award is a testament to the exceptional dedication exhibited by our team of visionary designers and collaborative engineers," said SangYup Lee, Executive Vice President and Head of Hyundai and Genesis Global Design.
Among the winning entries is the IONIQ 9, described as an 'Aerosthetic Lounge' balancing aerodynamic performance with spaciousness. The premium PALISADE SUV was recognized for combining bold presence with refined details, while the hydrogen-powered INITIUM concept showcased Hyundai's vision for sustainable mobility.
The company's Robotics LAB received awards for the X-ble Shoulder industrial wearable robot, designed to reduce worker injuries in manufacturing, and the Automatic Charging Robot Service that provides accessible EV charging for all users, including those with disabilities.
This achievement marks Hyundai's 11th consecutive year of recognition at the iF Design Awards, established in 1954 as one of the most prestigious competitions in the design world. The competition evaluates approximately 10,800 designs from 72 nations annually through a rigorous selection process.
Hyundai Motor Company, founded in 1967, operates in over 200 countries with more than 120,000 employees. Under its brand vision 'Progress for Humanity,' the company has been transforming from a traditional automaker into a Smart Mobility Solution Provider, investing in technologies such as robotics and Advanced Air Mobility while pursuing sustainable transportation solutions including hydrogen fuel cell and electric vehicles.
The full list of Hyundai's winning entries includes the IONIQ 9, PALISADE, INITIUM, Smart Taxi Indicator, Global EV Home Charger, E-pit EV Fast Charger, DICE concept, Multi-Hanger set, SPACE concept, X-ble Shoulder robot, ACR Service, exhibition booth designs, IONIQ Lab, Robotic Retail Experience, FIFA Women's World Cup campaign, All-New SANTA FE Launching Book, and AD Creator for Hyundai Car Dealers.