Canon’s Innovative Designs Shine with 2025 Good Design Awards Recognition

The Canon Group has made headlines by clinching 13 prestigious awards in the 2025 Good Design Award competition, organized by the Japan Design Promotion Association. Among the honored products, both the mirrorless camera EOS R1 and the full-body X-ray CT diagnostic device Aquilion Rise have earned spots in the esteemed Good Design Best 100 list due to their exceptional incorporation of cutting-edge performance and design.

Recognized Products

The award-winning products include:

- EOS R1 (Mirrorless Camera)
- Aquilion Rise (Full-Body X-ray CT Diagnostic Device)

Insightful Evaluations

EOS R1 (Mirrorless Camera)

As Canon's flagship model, the EOS R1 symbolizes the culmination of the company's rich heritage and accumulated expertise. The new design language, characterized by a 'soft-shoulder' silhouette, emphasizes exquisite outlines that appeal to modern users. This model adeptly bridges the traditional identity of Canon's cameras and current consumer needs. The updated grip pattern adds a refreshing touch while enhancing ease of handling. Buttons are precisely positioned for optimal reach, showcasing Canon's long-standing commitment to user-friendly designs and how they interact with their cameras.

Aquilion Rise (Full-Body X-ray CT Diagnostic Device)

The Aquilion Rise features a ring-shaped gantry capable of 90° rotations and precise low-vibration height adjustments, accommodating patients in standing, seated, and lying positions. This innovation enhances diagnostic accuracy by allowing for conditions that are undetectable in a supine position to be diagnosed effectively. Its thinner structure and cantilevered design, along with a tilting gantry that naturally guides patients into position and thoughtful interior lighting, exhibit a high level of attention to both physical and psychological comfort during medical examinations. This comprehensive approach to design earned it high praise for its overall excellence.

Additional Award-Winning Products

Other products recognized in the 2025 Good Design Awards include:

- EOS R50 V (Mirrorless Camera)
- PowerShot V1 (Compact Digital Camera)
- RF-S7.8mm F4 STM DUAL (3D Shooting Lens)
- EOS C400 (Digital Cinema Camera)
- EOS C80 (Digital Cinema Camera)
- SELPHY QX20 (Compact Photo Printer)
- imageRUNNER ADVANCE C5550F III-RG/C3530F III-RG (Multifunction Printer)
- imagePROGRAF PRO-6600/4600/2600 (Large Format Inkjet Printers)
- varioPRINT iX1700 (Commercial Color Inkjet Printer)
- Live Switcher Mobile (Live Streaming iOS App)
- Canon Bird Branch Project (Biodiversity Conservation Initiative)

Upcoming Online Webinar

Moreover, to further highlight the significance of these awards, Canon will host an online seminar titled “Meet-up Canon Design 2025”, set for December 2, 2025. This session will delve into Canon's latest design innovations and feature stories shared by the designers behind these products. Details and registration for the seminar will be available on Canon's global website by the end of October. Stay tuned!

Through its profound commitment to excellence in both performance and design, Canon continues to push the boundaries of innovation, making waves in the imaging and medical technology sectors.