Science technology company Gradient (CEO Lee Ki-hyung) announced on the 6th that its scientific content platform 'SOAK (Scientific Odyssey Along the Knowledge)' won the grand prize in the Education and Learning category at the iF Design Award 2026.
The 'iF Design Award' is considered one of the world's top three design awards, along with Germany's Red Dot Design Award and the United States' IDEA Design Award, and is a prestigious awards ceremony where numerous design projects and services from around the world are evaluated every year.
SOAK was recognized as a platform that provides an innovative learning experience in terms of service, system, and process design. It received high praise for its integrated design of video content and user interface, based on manuscripts by expert writers, enabling a learning experience focused on exploration and engagement, rather than simply transferring knowledge. Furthermore, it achieved a harmonious balance between technology and design through an efficient content production pipeline that combines AI image generation and voice cloning technologies.
Launched in April of last year, SOAK provides content across all areas of basic science and maximizes user interaction through interactive features like keyword exploration, discussions, and quizzes. This has established it as a next-generation science platform that encourages users to engage in self-directed exploration.
Kim Byeong-min, head of the Gradient Publishing Working Group, said, “It is meaningful that SOAK’s design capabilities, which have enhanced user convenience and immersion, have been recognized by the iF Design Award,” and added, “We plan to continue to expand the environment where anyone can explore science in an interesting way by utilizing AI technology.”
Meanwhile, SOAK won a silver award in the AI category of the digital service sector at the '2025 AND Awards' hosted by the Korea Digital Enterprise Association last month in recognition of the completeness and scalability of its AI-based content production system.
In the science education and digital learning platform market, interest and competition in learning services that combine AI and interactive design are continuously growing.
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