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Samoa Iconic, winner of the iF Design Award 2026<\/h1>\n

International recognition confirms Arcos’ commitment to design as a strategic axis of its product identity.<\/p>\n

Arcos has just received one of the most prestigious distinctions in the world of design: the iF Design Award 2026. The Samoa Iconic series, our collection of frying pans and saucepans, has been recognized in the Product Design discipline, Household Appliances category, in a particularly competitive edition with more than 10,000 applications from 68 countries.
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A seal of excellence with over 70 years of history<\/h2>\n

Awarded by iF International Forum Design GmbH, an independent institution based in Germany, the iF Design Award has been a global benchmark in design since 1954. Today, it symbolizes extraordinary achievements across all disciplines: product, packaging, branding, architecture, UX\/UI, and concepts. All winning projects are published on ifdesign.com.<\/p>\n

In the 2026 edition, an international jury of 129 independent design experts<\/strong> evaluated each entry. Samoa Iconic impressed these professionals and ranked among the best proposals in its category.
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Design that goes beyond the kitchen<\/h2>\n

Samoa Iconic was born with a clear premise: design as the starting point, not an add-on. The collection stands out for its clean geometry, balanced proportions, and refined tactile experience<\/strong>. Its forged aluminum bodies, with a matte black or beige exterior, are combined with a gold-tone stainless steel handle that provides contrast and sophistication.<\/p>\n

The result is a contemporary silhouette designed not only for cooking, but also for serving directly at the table.<\/strong> A piece that integrates functionality, technical innovation, and aesthetics into a single object.<\/p>\n

\u201cDesign is not an add-on, it is a conviction, a way of thinking about the product from the very beginning.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Roberto Arcos, CEO of Arcos
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Nearly three centuries of history, always looking ahead<\/h2>\n

For Arcos, this award is not the end goal, but rather the confirmation of a strategic commitment. Founded in 1734 in Albacete<\/strong>, we are the leading Spanish company and one of the most important in the world in high-quality cutlery. Today we operate in 94 countries, with nearly 500 employees and more than 70,000 pieces produced every day.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The journey here has been long, and design has gained importance at every stage. Samoa Iconic is the clearest expression of that evolution: a collection that demonstrates that functionality and beauty are not only compatible, but inseparable.
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Discover the Samoa Iconic series in the official iF Design Award 2026 catalogue: see award-winning project.<\/a><\/p>\n

And if you want to explore the entire collection: Samoa Iconic at arcos.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

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