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Muah's Smart Hair Dryer Wins International Design Award
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Muah's Smart Hair Dryer Wins International Design Award

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Muah's 'Smart Sensor Plasma Hair Dryer' has been recognized with a Featured Finalist award at the 2026 IDEA Awards in the Home category.
  • The award highlights the product's user-centric features, minimalist design, and intuitive operation.
  • The hair dryer incorporates features like a distance-sensing smart sensor, a BLDC motor, and LED scalp care functions.

The lifestyle brand Muah has earned international design recognition with its 'Muah Scalp & Hair Smart Sensor Plasma Hair Dryer,' securing a Featured Finalist spot in the Home category at the prestigious 2026 International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA).

Organized by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), the IDEA awards evaluate products based on design, user experience, and societal impact. Muah attributes this accolade to its brand philosophy, which emphasizes simple yet smart design. The winning hair dryer is engineered with both hair-drying efficiency and scalp health in mind.

Key features include a distance-sensing smart sensor that adjusts temperature based on proximity to the user, a powerful 110,000rpm BLDC motor, and specialized functions such as a scalp mode, 650nm RED LED, and a scalp massage nozzle. The design itself embraces minimalism, optimizing airflow and user interaction with a matte titanium and sand beige finish. Enhanced usability is provided through a magnetic 360-degree rotating nozzle, a detachable grille with a circular perforation pattern, and an intuitive rear display.

"We will expand our global channels with products that blend seamlessly into users' daily lives and offer practicality," stated a Muah representative. The award-winning hair dryer is currently available through Muah's official online store and major retail partners like Costco.

We will expand our global channels with products that blend seamlessly into users' daily lives and offer practicality.

— Muah representativeA representative from Muah commented on the brand's strategy for global expansion following the design award.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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