LG leads Top-Tier Awards count from Global Design Authority Red Dot

SEOUL, Mar.30, 2016 ― LG Electronics (LG) has emerged as the clear winner in this year's Red Dot Awards for #design excellence. LG's impressive 32 honors include two Best of the Best awards and 30 Red Dot Awards. As a recipient of double Best of the Best awards in the same year, this recognition from Red Dot confirms LG's place at the vanguard of both technology and #design leadership.

Among the products honored as setting the gold standard in #design with Red Dot's prestigious Best of the Best award were #lg Electronics' 4K OLED TV (model 65E6) and Bottom-Freezer Refrigerator (model GA- B489SADN/GA-B489TADN), helping to give #lg a diverse portfolio of award winning products unmatched by any other company.

Red Dot is widely seen as one-third of the world's top #design committees, along with the iF #design Awards and IDEA (International #design Excellence Awards). This year, out of a total 5,214 products submitted from around the world, only approximately 70 products were designated Best of the Best for their innovation and #design leadership.

The #lg 4K OLED TV boastsa slick appearance and chic charms while maintaining the distinctive #design of LG's premium OLED televisions.Complete with the company's unique Picture-on-Glass concept, the #lg 4K OLED TV exudes an aura of class and sophistication while bridging the gap between modern trends and timeless style. Equal parts television and modern art masterpiece, the polished #lg 4K OLED TV is approachable from any angle, effortlessly blending into any environment.

LG's emphasis on forward-thinking #design can also be clearly seen in its sophisticated Bottom Freezer Refrigerator. Unlike other models that implement unwieldy bar handles that project outward from the refrigerator, the Bottom Freezer Refrigerator features an innovative Easy Open Handle that is tucked awayat the bottom of the door, making it almost completely imperceptible.The refrigerator's stylish trim is also equipped with refined mood lighting, making the doors easy to open at all hours of the day.

In addition to its two Best of the Best awards, #lg received 30 additional honors from the judges at Red Dot. The #lg SIGNATURE Refrigeratorwas honored for its Knock-on Door-in-Door™ and Auto Door Open features while the #lg SIGNATURE Washer was recognized for its double load capability as well as its touch-enabled user interface in its glass door. Judges were also impressed by the #lg SIGNATURE Air Purifier with its transparent windowthat allows users to watch the air purifying process at work. The #lg SIGNATURE OLED TV was also honored, with judges citing its ultra-thin 2.57 mm glass panel and other luxurious elements. The #lg G5 smartphone, featuring a sleek, metal uni-body with a Slide-out Battery and Modular Type #design, also received honors along with three #lg "Friends" (360 VR, 360 CAM, TONE Platinum), a collection of companion devices.

"We are extremely honored to receive these prestigious awards for our efforts to drive #design innovation in consumer electronics and appliances," said Noh Chang-ho, head of #lg Electronics' #corporate #design center. "LG is committed to #design excellence and these awards are affirmation that we are on the right track."