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TCL's Hundred International Design Awards Accumulation: Inspire Greatness with Design Innovation
Inheriting TCL’s 42 Years of Innovation and Excellence, Shaping an Extraordinary Future with Design Innovation
From 2020 to 2023, TCL has accumulated 111 international design awards, which marks a milestone breakthrough for TCL on the international design stage and is also a strong testament to TCL's persistent innovation exploration and unremitting pursuit of excellent design. In just over three years, from its initial emergence to the numerous fruits of today's 100 international design awards, TCL has followed the road of 42 years of innovation, drawing a future blueprint with infinite possibilities with excellent design and ingenuity.
TCL's Hundred International Design Awards Accumulation: Inspire Greatness with Design Innovation
Inheriting TCL’s 42 Years of Innovation and Excellence, Shaping an Extraordinary Future with Design Innovation
From 2020 to 2023, TCL has accumulated 111 international design awards, which marks a milestone breakthrough for TCL on the international design stage and is also a strong testament to TCL's persistent innovation exploration and unremitting pursuit of excellent design. In just over three years, from its initial emergence to the numerous fruits of today's 100 international design awards, TCL has followed the road of 42 years of innovation, drawing a future blueprint with infinite possibilities with excellent design and ingenuity.
2020: 12 Design Awards
The Journey Began and Unveiled the Innovation Spirit.
In 2020, TCL integrated all internal design resources, established the TCL Design Innovation Center (DIC), and began a journey of design exploration belonging to TCL. Starting from TCL's iconic Smart TV, Communication, and Audio products at that time, it won 12 heavyweight international design awards, including the iF Design Award, the Red Dot Design Award, and the G-Mark Design Award, initially demonstrating the potential and prospects of design innovation, and laying a solid foundation for the future design road.
The TCL 10 PRO Smart Phone won the 2020 iF, Red Dot Design Award, and G-Mark Design Award for its 93.3% super-large screen ratio and highly innovative ’Four-Camera All-in-One’ design. The TCL RAY-DANZ Audio with self-developed acoustic technology won the iF and Red Dot Design Awards, providing users an immersive home theater acoustic experience. The TCL XESS A200 Pro TV broke the inherent image of traditional TV and won the iF Design Award for its unique rotating screen innovative design.
In the same year, TCL launched the "Horizon" design language. With TCL's cross-departmental and functional cooperation, it began to explore and polish the product design of TCL Ling Xi C12 Full-set AIxIoT Home Appliances.
2020: 12 Design Awards
The Journey Began and Unveiled the Innovation Spirit.
In 2020, TCL integrated all internal design resources, established the TCL Design Innovation Center (DIC), and began a journey of design exploration belonging to TCL. Starting from TCL's iconic Smart TV, Communication, and Audio products at that time, it won 12 heavyweight international design awards, including the iF Design Award, the Red Dot Design Award, and the G-Mark Design Award, initially demonstrating the potential and prospects of design innovation, and laying a solid foundation for the future design road.
The TCL 10 PRO Smart Phone won the 2020 iF, Red Dot Design Award, and G-Mark Design Award for its 93.3% super-large screen ratio and highly innovative ’Four-Camera All-in-One’ design. The TCL RAY-DANZ Audio with self-developed acoustic technology won the iF and Red Dot Design Awards, providing users an immersive home theater acoustic experience. The TCL XESS A200 Pro TV broke the inherent image of traditional TV and won the iF Design Award for its unique rotating screen innovative design.
In the same year, TCL launched the "Horizon" design language. With TCL's cross-departmental and functional cooperation, it began to explore and polish the product design of TCL Ling Xi C12 Full-set AIxIoT Home Appliances.
2021: 21 Design Awards
Blossoming Design Creativity and the Achievements Gradually Emerge.
In 2021, TCL launched the Ling Xi C12 Full-set AIxIoT Home Appliances, born from the "Horizon" design language. A unifying horizon line extends through TCL's full range of products, permeating every product line and the human-machine interface. This design not only enhances the user experience to its ultimate but also unifies the product and brand image. Among the TCL Ling Xi C12 series, six products won ten design awards. These include the TCL C12 Mini LED Series TV, TCL C12 Refrigerator, TCL C12 Washing Machine, TCL Smart Panel, TCL RC900 Series TV Remote Control, and the HORIZON UI. For more on the TCL HORIZON design language.
Additionally, the TCL Wi-Fi Router, with its unique smart antenna technology and ultra-slim minimalist design, secured three design awards. The wearable mini smartphone TCL Flexband and the TCL NXTHUB V60 All-in-One Display Series marked TCL's first wins at the IDEA Industrial Design Awards. The award-winning categories also extended to emerging products like air purifiers and smart earphones. These accolades affirm the preliminary achievements of the TCL design team and inject new vitality into the exploration of product creativity.
2021: 21 Design Awards
Blossoming Design Creativity and the Achievements Gradually Emerge.
In 2021, TCL launched the Ling Xi C12 Full-set AIxIoT Home Appliances, born from the "Horizon" design language. A unifying horizon line extends through TCL's full range of products, permeating every product line and the human-machine interface. This design not only enhances the user experience to its ultimate but also unifies the product and brand image. Among the TCL Ling Xi C12 series, six products won ten design awards. These include the TCL C12 Mini LED Series TV, TCL C12 Refrigerator, TCL C12 Washing Machine, TCL Smart Panel, TCL RC900 Series TV Remote Control, and the HORIZON UI. For more on the TCL HORIZON design language.
Additionally, the TCL Wi-Fi Router, with its unique smart antenna technology and ultra-slim minimalist design, secured three design awards. The wearable mini smartphone TCL Flexband and the TCL NXTHUB V60 All-in-One Display Series marked TCL's first wins at the IDEA Industrial Design Awards. The award-winning categories also extended to emerging products like air purifiers and smart earphones. These accolades affirm the preliminary achievements of the TCL design team and inject new vitality into the exploration of product creativity.
2022: 28 Design Awards
Surge in Design Awards and Unstoppable Innovation Momentum.
In 2022, TCL achieved a remarkable breakthrough with 28 design awards, expanding its winning categories to include Air Conditioners, VR/AR smart glasses, TV Cameras, Sound Design, Marketing Key Visual Design, IoT User Experience Design, and TV Care Experience Design. The TCL AI TV Camera C Series, with its integrated gesture control, gaming, and home care functionalities along with a home-integrated design, led the pack by scooping up four major international design awards: iF, Red Dot, G-Mark, and IDEA. TCL P73 Series Home Theatre Soundbar also garnered two design awards for its elegant and eco-friendly design. The TCL Smart Wing Fresh Air Conditioner Series and the TCL Whisper Q-Series Window Air Conditioner broke through in the air conditioning category with their distinctive designs and innovative features.
The year 2022 was a milestone for UX and communication design, making significant strides. The TCL Nature Inspired Sound System enriched and unified the cross-category sound design and brand jingle sound for TCL, earning two design awards. The marketing and communication for the TCL C12 and P12 Full-set AIxIoT Home Appliances, based on the TCL 'HORIZON' design language, evoked a sense of peace, tranquility, and vast natural and cultural sentiment, providing users with a new aesthetic experience and winning recognition with an iF design award.
Moreover, the awards for innovative categories like the TCL LEINIAO AR, TCL VR GLASS Avatar, and TCL VR GLASS Education symbolize TCL's spirit of continuous innovation and breakthrough. These achievements not only display TCL's ongoing advancements in design innovation but also reflect the company's steadfast determination to innovate.
2022: 28 Design Awards
Surge in Design Awards and Unstoppable Innovation Momentum.
In 2022, TCL achieved a remarkable breakthrough with 28 design awards, expanding its winning categories to include Air Conditioners, VR/AR smart glasses, TV Cameras, Sound Design, Marketing Key Visual Design, IoT User Experience Design, and TV Care Experience Design. The TCL AI TV Camera C Series, with its integrated gesture control, gaming, and home care functionalities along with a home-integrated design, led the pack by scooping up four major international design awards: iF, Red Dot, G-Mark, and IDEA. TCL P73 Series Home Theatre Soundbar also garnered two design awards for its elegant and eco-friendly design. The TCL Smart Wing Fresh Air Conditioner Series and the TCL Whisper Q-Series Window Air Conditioner broke through in the air conditioning category with their distinctive designs and innovative features.
The year 2022 was a milestone for UX and communication design, making significant strides. The TCL Nature Inspired Sound System enriched and unified the cross-category sound design and brand jingle sound for TCL, earning two design awards. The marketing and communication for the TCL C12 and P12 Full-set AIxIoT Home Appliances, based on the TCL 'HORIZON' design language, evoked a sense of peace, tranquility, and vast natural and cultural sentiment, providing users with a new aesthetic experience and winning recognition with an iF design award.
Moreover, the awards for innovative categories like the TCL LEINIAO AR, TCL VR GLASS Avatar, and TCL VR GLASS Education symbolize TCL's spirit of continuous innovation and breakthrough. These achievements not only display TCL's ongoing advancements in design innovation but also reflect the company's steadfast determination to innovate.
2023: 50 Design Awards
Elevating Design Excellence and Reaching a New Milestone of Innovation.
In 2023, TCL proudly secured 50 design awards, a testament not only to a leap in quantity but also to a significant breakthrough in award quality. TCL Care UX Design won the prestigious IDEA Silver Design Award for the first time (only 56 products in the world won this honor in 2023), signifying high recognition for TCL’s design innovation, functional practicality, and aesthetic value. Furthermore, the TCL S6 Series Home Theatre Soundbar and the RC9 Series TV Remote Control achieved a grand slam of the four major international design awards in 2023. The flagship televisions for the year, the TCL QD-Mini LED TV series (X11G, C12G, X945, QM950G), earned four international design awards, including product design, user experience design, and marketing visual design. Additionally, the white goods category made a quantum leap with the Ultra Thin & Embedded REF Series earning four design awards, while the Q-Zone Washing Machine and the Baby Care Washing Machine garnered three design awards. The TCL Fiber Glass S smartphone cover plate, measuring just 0.29 millimeters in thickness, won a Red Dot Design Award for its breakthrough technological innovation and customizable design, showcasing TCL's innovative capabilities in CMF design (Color, Material, Finish).
Beyond core products, items representing innovative youthful lifestyles also reaped significant rewards. The TCL Ultrathin Mesh Router, with its "Art Piece"-like home-integrated appearance, won three design awards; the XESS A300 and A300+ Art TV series, representing the new generation of art televisions, also won three design awards; and user experience designs like the TCL HEALTH HUB APP and the TCL Movie Mood Explorer, crafted for the younger generation, received international recognition.
Moreover, TCL has consistently been committed to creating user-centered caring experience designs and sustainable, eco-friendly green designs. The TCL Care Ux Design, designed specifically for individuals with auditory, speech, and mobility disabilities, as well as the elderly and other vulnerable groups, received high-level acknowledgment with an IDEA Silver Award for its user-centered design. The TCL QD-Mini LED TV series (X11G, C12G, X945, QM950G), awarded the IDEA and G-Mark Design Awards, features 100% recycled aluminum and more than 20% recycled plastic, reducing the overall thickness by 30% over the previous generation, thereby decreasing packaging dimensions and material consumption, making the entire production, packaging, and transportation process more Environmentally Friendly. The TCL 93 Series Home Theatre Soundbar, with its elegant appearance and whole-unit design made from recyclable PET material, won a Red Dot Design Award for balancing an eco-friendly approach with high-fidelity sound. Users can monitor their home electricity consumption in real-time through the TCL TV LINGKONG UI's "Smart Green Card," and an interactive digital tree built into the system grows in response to the user's energy-saving actions. Reaching targeted milestones will result in the planting of a real tree, fulfilling a shared commitment to nature, a concept that has been recognized with a Red Dot Design Award. The TCL Air Environmentally Friendly Packaging, replacing traditional materials with recycled marine waste plastic, offers consumers an economical and environmentally friendly choice, earning recognition with an IDEA Design Award.
2023: 50 Design Awards
Elevating Design Excellence and Reaching a New Milestone of Innovation.
In 2023, TCL proudly secured 50 design awards, a testament not only to a leap in quantity but also to a significant breakthrough in award quality. TCL Care UX Design won the prestigious IDEA Silver Design Award for the first time (only 56 products in the world won this honor in 2023), signifying high recognition for TCL’s design innovation, functional practicality, and aesthetic value. Furthermore, the TCL S6 Series Home Theatre Soundbar and the RC9 Series TV Remote Control achieved a grand slam of the four major international design awards in 2023. The flagship televisions for the year, the TCL QD-Mini LED TV series (X11G, C12G, X945, QM950G), earned four international design awards, including product design, user experience design, and marketing visual design. Additionally, the white goods category made a quantum leap with the Ultra Thin & Embedded REF Series earning four design awards, while the Q-Zone Washing Machine and the Baby Care Washing Machine garnered three design awards. The TCL Fiber Glass S smartphone cover plate, measuring just 0.29 millimeters in thickness, won a Red Dot Design Award for its breakthrough technological innovation and customizable design, showcasing TCL's innovative capabilities in CMF design (Color, Material, Finish).
Beyond core products, items representing innovative youthful lifestyles also reaped significant rewards. The TCL Ultrathin Mesh Router, with its "Art Piece"-like home-integrated appearance, won three design awards; the XESS A300 and A300+ Art TV series, representing the new generation of art televisions, also won three design awards; and user experience designs like the TCL HEALTH HUB APP and the TCL Movie Mood Explorer, crafted for the younger generation, received international recognition.
Moreover, TCL has consistently been committed to creating user-centered caring experience designs and sustainable, eco-friendly green designs. The TCL Care Ux Design, designed specifically for individuals with auditory, speech, and mobility disabilities, as well as the elderly and other vulnerable groups, received high-level acknowledgment with an IDEA Silver Award for its user-centered design. The TCL QD-Mini LED TV series (X11G, C12G, X945, QM950G), awarded the IDEA and G-Mark Design Awards, features 100% recycled aluminum and more than 20% recycled plastic, reducing the overall thickness by 30% over the previous generation, thereby decreasing packaging dimensions and material consumption, making the entire production, packaging, and transportation process more Environmentally Friendly. The TCL 93 Series Home Theatre Soundbar, with its elegant appearance and whole-unit design made from recyclable PET material, won a Red Dot Design Award for balancing an eco-friendly approach with high-fidelity sound. Users can monitor their home electricity consumption in real-time through the TCL TV LINGKONG UI's "Smart Green Card," and an interactive digital tree built into the system grows in response to the user's energy-saving actions. Reaching targeted milestones will result in the planting of a real tree, fulfilling a shared commitment to nature, a concept that has been recognized with a Red Dot Design Award. The TCL Air Environmentally Friendly Packaging, replacing traditional materials with recycled marine waste plastic, offers consumers an economical and environmentally friendly choice, earning recognition with an IDEA Design Award.
In the overall ranking of the 2019-2023 iF Design Awards, TCL ranked No. 23 in the global overall ranking and No. 7 in the Chinese brand ranking. From 2020 to 2023, these 111 international design awards are not only an affirmation of TCL's unremitting pursuit and outstanding achievements by international vision and industry experts but also demonstrate the continuous improvement of brand strength and design leadership.
In the overall ranking of the 2019-2023 iF Design Awards, TCL ranked No. 23 in the global overall ranking and No. 7 in the Chinese brand ranking. From 2020 to 2023, these 111 international design awards are not only an affirmation of TCL's unremitting pursuit and outstanding achievements by international vision and industry experts but also demonstrate the continuous improvement of brand strength and design leadership.
We've inherited TCL's 42-year work culture and accumulated technology expertise through R&D and design investments in display, mobile communication, and home appliances. In the past 3 years, from 2020 to 2023, TCL's design teams have cooperated with cross-functional departments of various business units for excellent products, winning over a hundred international design awards and gradually forming TCL's product design system, design style, and aesthetics.
In the future, TCL will continue to adhere to the philosophy of "User-Centric", constantly challenge the boundary of innovation, and strive to create more revolutionary designs, leading the pursuit of excellence in future consumer electronics products, and bringing more outstanding and cutting-edge product experiences to global users.
We've inherited TCL's 42-year work culture and accumulated technology expertise through R&D and design investments in display, mobile communication, and home appliances. In the past 3 years, from 2020 to 2023, TCL's design teams have cooperated with cross-functional departments of various business units for excellent products, winning over a hundred international design awards and gradually forming TCL's product design system, design style, and aesthetics.
In the future, TCL will continue to adhere to the philosophy of "User-Centric", constantly challenge the boundary of innovation, and strive to create more revolutionary designs, leading the pursuit of excellence in future consumer electronics products, and bringing more outstanding and cutting-edge product experiences to global users.
About iF DESIGN AWARD
Since 1954, the iF DESIGN AWARD has been recognized as an arbiter of quality for excellent design. The iF Design brand is renowned worldwide for outstanding design services, and the iF DESIGN AWARD is one of the most important design prizes in the world. It honors design achievements in all disciplines: product, packaging, communication and service design, architecture, and interior architecture, as well as professional concept, user experience (UX), and user interface (UI). All award-winning entries are featured on:
About Red Dot DESIGN AWARD
The Red Dot Design Award is one of the most prestigious design competitions worldwide. It recognizes outstanding achievements in the fields of product design, communication design, and design concepts. The award originated in the 1950s and is headquartered in Germany. Winning a Red Dot Award is a symbol of high-quality design and innovation. Award recipients are granted the privilege to use the Red Dot label, an internationally recognized symbol of design excellence. The winning designs are featured in the Red Dot Design Yearbook and showcased in exhibitions. All award-winning entries are featured on:
About IDEA DESIGN AWARD
The IDEA (International Design Excellence Awards) is an annual design competition organized by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA). This prestigious award aims to recognize innovation and excellence in various design disciplines, including product design, environmental design, user experience design, service design, and more. IDEA Awards represent one of the highest honors in the design industry, and recipients receive widespread recognition and respect within the design community. All award-winning entries are featured on:
About Good DESIGN AWARD
The GOOD DESIGN AWARD is a social movement aimed at enhancing people's lives, industries, and society through design. Established in 1957, it has garnered international support and recognition. This award is based on five fundamental themes: humanity, honesty, innovation, aesthetics, and ethics. It is presented to products, buildings, software, systems, and services that positively impact people's lives. Anything created with a specific ideal or purpose in mind is considered design, and its quality is evaluated and respected. All award-winning entries are featured on:
About TCL
TCL is a leading global tech brand in display panels, TVs, home comfort, and mobile devices. Founded in 1981, TCL operates its manufacturing and R&D centers worldwide and has products and services in 160+ countries.
At TCL, we are dedicated to improving people's lives and experiences with our innovative technology. Our products and services aim to solve problems, bring joy to families and friends, and create a safer and healthier world. We aspire to inspire and empower people to pursue greatness in their lives. To know more about us, visit https://www.tcl.com/global/en/about-tcl.
About iF DESIGN AWARD
Since 1954, the iF DESIGN AWARD has been recognized as an arbiter of quality for excellent design. The iF Design brand is renowned worldwide for outstanding design services, and the iF DESIGN AWARD is one of the most important design prizes in the world. It honors design achievements in all disciplines: product, packaging, communication and service design, architecture, and interior architecture, as well as professional concept, user experience (UX), and user interface (UI). All award-winning entries are featured on:
About Red Dot DESIGN AWARD
The Red Dot Design Award is one of the most prestigious design competitions worldwide. It recognizes outstanding achievements in the fields of product design, communication design, and design concepts. The award originated in the 1950s and is headquartered in Germany. Winning a Red Dot Award is a symbol of high-quality design and innovation. Award recipients are granted the privilege to use the Red Dot label, an internationally recognized symbol of design excellence. The winning designs are featured in the Red Dot Design Yearbook and showcased in exhibitions. All award-winning entries are featured on:
About IDEA DESIGN AWARD
The IDEA (International Design Excellence Awards) is an annual design competition organized by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA). This prestigious award aims to recognize innovation and excellence in various design disciplines, including product design, environmental design, user experience design, service design, and more. IDEA Awards represent one of the highest honors in the design industry, and recipients receive widespread recognition and respect within the design community. All award-winning entries are featured on:
About Good DESIGN AWARD
The GOOD DESIGN AWARD is a social movement aimed at enhancing people's lives, industries, and society through design. Established in 1957, it has garnered international support and recognition. This award is based on five fundamental themes: humanity, honesty, innovation, aesthetics, and ethics. It is presented to products, buildings, software, systems, and services that positively impact people's lives. Anything created with a specific ideal or purpose in mind is considered design, and its quality is evaluated and respected. All award-winning entries are featured on:
About TCL
TCL is a leading global tech brand in display panels, TVs, home comfort, and mobile devices. Founded in 1981, TCL operates its manufacturing and R&D centers worldwide and has products and services in 160+ countries.
At TCL, we are dedicated to improving people's lives and experiences with our innovative technology. Our products and services aim to solve problems, bring joy to families and friends, and create a safer and healthier world. We aspire to inspire and empower people to pursue greatness in their lives. To know more about us, visit https://www.tcl.com/global/en/about-tcl.
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