The XGEO GU60 offers an ergonomic approach to taking X-rays that enhances efficiency and productivity. Through advanced technology from Samsung, radiation exposure can be lowered while still capturing high image levels. In addition, real-time monitoring ensures constant high-level performance.

Samsung's i-Function digital camera lens feature allows any photographer to easily access composition parameters and adjust for ideal exposure settings in any shooting situation by simply pressing one button on the side of the lens. The i-Function then allows the photographer to change manual settings normally only accessible on the camera body and then preview the image in real time to see how changes could affect the picture.

Credits: IDEO Design Team and Samsung design team
Corporate Sponsor: Samsung
Contact: Andrea Pomerance: apomerance@ideo.com

The legal battle between Apple and Samsung promise to provides the industrial design profession with a modern definition of what design protection means.

For more information, follow the case at the Wall Street Journal Blog or watch a video that explains the positions.

VV-Talker is a language-learning assistive device for deaf-mute children. It allows them to understand and develop speech, motivating them to learn, communicate and practice. It records the throat vibration of normal speakers and plays it back in tangible simulation. This complements the senses of deaf children, enabling them to compare their speech with that of others.

Credits: Cui Chen, Wang Qi, Shi Kaiyuan, Huang Jianbo, Geng Kun, Wang Zhi, Chen Zhen and Qiu Shuang of Samsung Design Membership China (China)

Contact: Cui Chen: cuichen429@gmail.com

HMX-Q10 is a camcorder that allows the user to turn the screen display upside down by simply pressing a button. This leaves one hand free to carry out different tasks. The simplified user interface leaves all the functions of conventional camcorders intact while making them easier to use, such as embedding in the LCD display all the infrequently used functions.

Credits: JooHyung Lee of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. (South Korea)

Contact: MinJeong Kim: mj1003.kim@samsung.com

This product allows more storage without occupying more space. It was also designed according to A+ energy grade-specifications. Its modular form allows users to choose a desired door direction and create a system that meets their specific needs, such as creating a large two-door refrigerator.

Contact: Sang Yeon Lee: sangyeon.lee@samsung.com

Credit: Jong-Su Jeon, Jang Won Kim and Eunjoo Jee of Samsung Electronics (South Korea)

The SD94 vacuum cleaner mixes the collected dust into water, discharging only clean air. A two-layer water filter separates out dust, allergy-causing substances and odor, preventing pollutants and irritants from being released back into the home. The vacuum cleaner’s simple shape embodies the image of a clear water drop, reinforcing its cleansing properties.

Contact: Sang Yeon Lee: sangyeon.lee@samsung.com

Credit: Kangdoo Kim, Hyunil Lee, Eunsun Lim, Youngseok Lee and Daekyun Lee of Samsung Electronics (South Korea)

The 6500 LED television uses a double injection molding process to strike a harmony with home interior decor and deliver a natural and comfortable feel to viewers. To create a more natural image, irregular grains were used for the front, rather than simple, horizontal lines. Translucent brown and black resins with varying thickness create a sophisticated depth to the finish.

Contact: Sang Yeon Lee: sangyeon.lee@samsung.com

Credit: HeeBong Kim and Junho Yang of Samsung Electronics (South Korea)