The 2026 Core77 Design Awards Consumer Technology Winners (opens in new tab)

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 that provides feedback without distraction. With no browser, app store, camera, or exposure to spam...