The 2026 Core77 Design Awards Consumer Technology Winners
Culture Index
Score Breakdown
Relevance
19/25
Freshness
8/25
Authority
18/20
Brand Signal
6/15
Depth
6/15
5-Axis Cultural Radar
Taking the 2026 Professional honors in the Consumer Technology category is KARRI Messenger , designed by Pentagram for KARRI. The KARRI Messenger is a child-friendly alternative to smartphones designed for kids aged 5–13, enabling voice messaging between a parent's companion app and the device—as well as between Messengers—with GPS tracking, a built-in flashlight, and a simple LED matrix display t
