- TOKYO, Japan, October 15, 2026 -

Seiko Epson Corporation (TSE: 6724, "Epson") is pleased to announce that the designs of one projector, two printers, one scanner, and one watch have received the 2026 Good Design Award, which is presented to designs that enrich people's lives and society. The award-winning designs and the judges' comments are as follows.

Reasons for Award

The clean, noise-free product design, created with a strong focus on harmonizing with the living room as a home-use projector, is highly appealing. Particularly when ceiling-mounted, the top surface, which has the greatest visual impact, is free of the bulky elements typically associated with projectors, such as air vents, lens-shift controls, and maintenance access panels. Instead, it features only a subtle embossed logo, clearly and elegantly expressing the design concept and message. The projector is boldly yet thoughtfully designed with features that support superior image quality, including a centrally positioned lens, an Epson brand icon, shift adjustment dials located on the underside, and radially arranged exhaust fins that direct heat away from the front of the lens.

Reasons for Award

Printers designed for small office and home office users have often appeared somewhat simplistic and lightweight compared with multifunction devices intended for larger offices. This product successfully narrows that gap in a positive way. Its horizontally oriented design language and gently rounded form create a balance between robustness and approachability. The darkened, well-organized control panel is positioned effectively, serving as a distinctive design accent while conveying a sense of ease and confidence in operation. Across the series, the products are well proportioned, and details such as parting lines and handles are executed with clarity and elegance. The result is a design that offers a welcoming presence appropriate for the environments in which they are used.

Reasons for Award

This printer features a simple, compact, and visually uncluttered design suited to SOHO and home environments. It establishes a clear identity as a product series, combining a soft, approachable character with a solid and refined presence. Inkjet printers typically incorporate numerous moving elements, including paper feed and output mechanisms, ink tanks, and print units, each requiring different methods of access and operation. Bringing these components together into a cohesive and attractive product is no easy task, yet this design achieves that goal through a consistent design language. In particular, the handling of curves is exceptionally natural, creating seamless transitions between surfaces. The two-tone color schemes, available in both white and black models, are also highly effective. The product reflects Epson’s accumulated expertise in both technology and design down to the finest details, while delivering excellent usability through features such as visible ink-level indicators and a control panel that is comprehensive without being excessive. Overall, it is a highly accomplished product.

Reasons for Award

Few people are likely to spend time admiring a document scanner. However, this product immediately conveys the sense that it is a refined result of the extensive expertise the manufacturer has accumulated over many years. From its overall form and flat top surface to details such as the inviting handle, every element has been carefully designed to make operation as reliable and effortless as possible. The finely crafted details are thoughtfully differentiated according to specific tasks and interactions, demonstrating a strong commitment to usability throughout.

The design also succeeds in seamlessly integrating the delicacy required for handling documents with the durability expected of a device that is used every day. It transforms the often mundane and complex task of scanning into an experience that is reliable, efficient, and satisfying. The product reflects the depth of Japanese technology and design, resulting in a highly accomplished and well-executed solution. Its environmental considerations, including reduced power consumption and the use of recycled plastics, are also particularly noteworthy.

Reasons for Award

The judges appreciated the well-balanced integration of robust specifications, including 20-bar water resistance and a sapphire crystal, together with a mechanical movement, which has attracted renewed attention in recent years. While the watch does not rely on a highly distinctive or attention-grabbing character, it demonstrates a thoughtful evolution of previous models through refined detailing and carefully considered finishing.

Particularly noteworthy is its excellent balance between quality and cost, achieving a high level of value at an appropriate price point. The bold GMT hand serves as an effective design accent, further enhancing the overall refinement and completeness of the design.

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