Challenge Topic
“Next-Generation Features & Practical Innovations for the LG Styler”
Think about how the LG Styler could become even more useful in the future.
Based on the LG Styler’s current features, propose a new feature, technology, or creative way to use the LG Styler that could make garment care and everyday life smarter, easier, and more convenient.
Your idea could include:
New garment-care features — Expand what the LG Styler can do as a steam closet or garment-care appliance.
AI-powered smart features — Use AI to make garment care smarter, easier, or more personalized.
Eco-friendly and energy-saving ideas — Develop ways to reduce energy or water use and make the LG Styler more environmentally friendly.
Everyday convenience — Create new features that save time, make daily life easier, or improve the user experience.
Real-world innovation — Propose an idea that could realistically be developed into a future product and provide practical value for people in everyday life.
Reference Product
To learn more about the LG Styler and its current features, visit the official LG Styler website:
LG Styler — Official LG Website:
https://www.lg.com/us/discover-lg-styler
Think about a real problem. Create a smart solution. Imagine the LG Styler of the future.
Design the next
LG Styler.
A free idea challenge for U.S. high school students in Grades 9–12. Find a real problem, invent a smart feature, and pitch it to LG's own product engineers.
Timeline
Four dates to know
- Now – Nov 18
Develop your idea and fill in the Application Form.
- Wed, Nov 18 · 6 PM
Email all 3 files. Late entries are not accepted.
- Sat, Nov 21 · 9:50 AM
All entrants hand in printed poster; present in the afternoon.
- Sat, Dec 12 · 2 PM
Award ceremony at LG Electronics USA (Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey), 111 Sylvan Ave, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632.
The Challenge
Propose a new feature, technology, or use that makes the LG Styler smarter, easier, and more useful.
The LG Styler is a steam closet that refreshes and sanitizes clothes at home. Start from what it does today, then pick one direction below.
New garment-care features
What else could a steam closet do for clothes, shoes, or bags?
AI-powered smart features
How could it learn what each fabric or each user needs?
Eco-friendly & energy-saving
How could it use less water or electricity?
Everyday convenience
What would save a busy family time every morning?
Real-world innovation
Could it become a product people would actually buy?
Study the real product
Reference model: SC5MAR4G. Other Styler models are fine too.
How to Enter
Two steps
Email 2(3) files Nov 18, 6:00 PM ET
Send to nymetro.ksea@gmail.com
- 1Application Form — proposal, abstract, and AI Usage Disclosure
- 2IP Waiver Form — LG Electronics standard form, signed
- 3Visual / Idea Sketch (Optional, but Encouraged)If possible, include a simple sketch, drawing, or diagram to help explain your idea. It does not need to be detailed or professionally designed. Even a rough sketch showing how your idea might look or work is helpful.
All participants must bring their final printed poster and submit it at the reception desk 9:50 AM ET on Saturday, November 21, 2026.
Important: The final printed poster is required, even if you have already submitted a sketch or drawing of your idea.
Present your poster on Nov 21
- Where
- St. John's University · Directions
- Check-in
- By 9:50 AM, poster to registration desk
- Format
- Afternoon poster presentation
- Poster
- 48" × 36" (4 × 3 ft), landscape, printed
- Audience
- LG judges + Open Gallery for parents and guests
Judging & Awards
Judged LG's own product team
LG Electronics professionals in product planning and home-appliance development evaluate every entry.
Prizes are one per individual or team. Winners are notified individually and receive prizes in person at an award ceremony on Saturday, December 12, 2026, 2 PM at LG Electronics USA (Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey), 111 Sylvan Ave, Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632.
Rules
Read before you submit
AI tools: allowed, must disclose
Use ChatGPT, Gemini, or any AI tool for ideas, writing, or design. List every tool and task in Part 4 of the Application Form. Undisclosed AI use means immediate disqualification.
Intellectual property
All applicants submit the signed LG Electronics Standard IP Waiver Form with Step 1. All IP rights to submitted ideas belong to LG Electronics. Students under 18 need a parent or guardian signature.
Team entries
Up to 2 students per team. A winning team receives one prize.
Think of a real problem. Build a smart solution.
Entries close Wednesday, November 18 at 6:00 PM ET.
