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For the 2024 – 2025 design competition, there were 1823 Winners from 115 countries in 157 different design disciplines. Let’s have a look at a selection of the winners…
Genipabu Buffet by Estudio Galho
The Genipabu Sideboard/Buffer is inspired by the stunning Genipabu Dunes, where the wind sculpts the sands into enchanting landscapes.
Platinum A’ Design Award Winner for Furniture Design Category – find out more here.
Image by Estudio Galho
Fuma House by Masakatsu Matsuyama
A three-story home designed with a reinforced concrete structure, which allows the homeowner to live in an open, unusual and tranquil atmosphere.
Platinum A’ Design Award Winner for Architecture, Building and Structure Design Category – find out more here.
Photography by Toshihisa Ishii
Breath Of The Glacier Sustainable Fashion Cloth by Yibo Ji
Inspired by the melting and formation cycles of glaciers, this collection symbolizes their breathing life-force. The collection is entirely made from biodegradable polyester fiber synthetic leather and faux fur. The fabric is crafted with materials that mimic the intricate textures of melting glacier surfaces, with the patterns being manually pieced together to replicate the glacier’s unique forms
Silver A’ Design Award Winner for Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design Category – find out more here.
Photography by Yibo Ji
Valencia House by Lucas Padovani
Located in the countryside of São Paulo, Valencia House is a carefully designed summer retreat aimed at bringing the family together amidst the tranquility of the countryside.
Platinum A’ Design Award Winner for Architecture, Building and Structure Design Category – find out more here.
Photography by Fran Parente
Al Ghunayman Villa Architecture by Islam Farrag
This ultra-modern villa with its fluid architecture, seamlessly integrates with nature, featuring expansive glass walls and minimalist interiors, while organic shapes and a subdued color palette evoke a sense of tranquility and sophistication.
Golden A’ Design Award Winner for Architecture, Building and Structure Design Category – find out more here.
Photography by Islam Farrag
Embrasse Moi Lamp Sculpture Lamp by Giuseppe Tortato
Embrasse Moi is a piece of art designed with parametric software and handcrafted, maintaining a unique and sinuous design. The inspiration comes from the spirals of DNA and the possibility, through craftsmanship, to bend a difficult material like bronze.
Platinum A’ Design Award Winner for Lighting Products and Fixtures Design Category – find out more here.
Photography by Carola Merello
Xingshufu Banouet Restaurant by Haodong Liu
The Xingshufu Banouet Restaurant is a high-end dining space that mainly integrates Sichuan cuisine, and features materials like wood veneer, vintage stainless steel, marble, leather, mirrored stainless steel, mosaic, Malay paint, and more.
Platinum A’ Design Award Winner for Interior Space and Exhibition Design Category – find out more here.
Photography by Haha Lu
Huai’an Zhongshuge Bookstore by Li Xiang
The design of Huai’an Zhongshuge draws inspiration from the local urban culture, the theme of human exploration of the universe, and the symbolic significance of books.
Platinum A’ Design Award Winner for Interior Space and Exhibition Design Category – find out more here.
Photography by SFAP
Chicago Line Armchair by Alexandre Kasper
The “Chicago” collection is inspired by the essence of modern and industrial architecture that defines the city of Chicago, in the United States.
Golden A’ Design Award Winner for Furniture Design Category – find out more here.
Photography by Alexandre Kasper
Snow Park Exhibition Center by Kris Lin
The inspiration for this project comes from a documentary about a Chinese explorer’s glacier expedition. The exhibition hall features a fluid circulation design and multi-sensory interactive installations that seamlessly immerse visitors.
Platinum A’ Design Award Winner for Interior Space and Exhibition Design Category – find out more here.
Photography by Kris Lin International Design
Mystical Serpent Light Art Installation by PHAIdesign
The inspiration of “Mystical Serpent” comes from the legend of Zhulong, a serpent deity from ancient Chinese lore who governs day-night cycles and symbolizes eternal life.
Platinum A’ Design Award Winner for Fine Arts and Art Installation Design Category – find out more here.
Photography by DXIN
Spiral Bloom Public Art by Kuo Kuo-Hsiang
The artwork Spiral Bloom is inspired by the dynamic energy of life and the infinite possibilities of the future. The design draws from natural forms in motion, such as the spiraling patterns found in biological growth, celestial bodies, and fluid dynamics.
Golden A’ Design Award Winner for Fine Arts and Art Installation Design Category – find out more here.
Photography by Kuo Kuo-Hsiang
Hug Me Sitting by Zipeng Zhou
The naturally extending arm design, inspired by a warm embrace, carries two layers of meaning: It imbues the “hug me” with deep affection and the warmth of love.
Golden A’ Design Award Winner for Furniture Design Category – find out more here.
Photography by Zipeng Zhou
Trustlucent Connected Dining Table by Sadra Boushehri Design Studio
The journey of this dining table began with a client’s request not to cover the window with furniture. Light moves freely beneath it, creating an airy feel, while the soft oak veneer is warm to the touch, and the nearly invisible base enhances the floating illusion.
Golden A’ Design Award Winner for Kitchen Furniture, Equipment and Fixtures Design Category – find out more here.
Photography by Sadra Boushehri Design Studio
Color Roller Furniture Set by Chuheng He
Color Roller is a furniture set that changes color combinations through rolling, using basic shapes and colors to create a unique spatial experience. Made from transparent acrylic, it displays varied colors under different lighting.
Golden A’ Design Award Winner for Furniture Design Category – find out more here.
Photography by Chuheng He
Tresound Mini Desktop Bluetooth Speaker by Yong Cao and Jianfeng Lv
With its minimalist appearance and operation, Tresound is a Bluetooth speaker with its mountain shape appearance conforming to the principles of speaker acoustics, with high peaks (high pitched) and thick valleys (mid to low pitched).
Golden A’ Design Award Winner for Audio and Sound Equipment Design Category – find out more here.
Photography by TRETTITRE
AI Vision Sofa by Yunxiang Zou
The design of this product draws inspiration from the aesthetic form of AI glasses, boasting not only remarkable advantages in aesthetics but also delivering unique practical value.
Golden A’ Design Award Winner for Furniture Design Category – find out more here.
Photography by Yunxiang Zou
Mia Foldable Cat Bag by Yu Ren
FurBallRetreat creates the perfect resting space for your cat! It not only has a beautiful and lovely book-like appearance but also is an essential tool for you and your cat to explore the outdoor world together.
Silver A’ Design Award Winner for Pet Care, Toys, Supplies and Products for Animals Design Category – find out more here.
Photography by Yu Ren
Secret Of Eternity Necklace And Brooch by Esra Erciyes
This jewelry piece is inspired by the infinite life cycle of Turritopsis Dohrnii, a species of jellyfish capable of reverting from the adult medusa stage to the polyp stage, making it biologically immortal. The rotating curves symbolize infinite life, while the LED lights represent energy and purity.
Platinum A’ Design Award Winner for Jewelry Design Category – find out more here.
Photography by Company Truva Visual Arts, Art Director /Cüneyt Aslan,Edited / Aysenur Sentürk
Lighting Panels Wooden Interior Decoration by Form at Wood
The Lighting Panel was inspired by the natural beauty of wood and the atmospheric potential of integrated lighting.
Silver A’ Design Award Winner for Luxury Design Category – find out more here.
Photography by FORM AT WOOD
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