As the A’ Design Award & Competition continues to grow, some 1,962 winners from 100 countries across a total of 99 different design disciplines were recognised at a spectacular ceremony on the banks of Italy’s Lake Como earlier this year—it’s clear to see how those working behind the scenes of the world’s largest international design awards are dedicated to awarding the very best and most innovative designers and projects, judging varied talent from around the world.
Villa Olmo, the extravagant Lake Como venue for the prestigious A’ Design Awards & Competition Gala-Night
Aiming to “advance society by pushing the frontiers of science, design, creativity, and technology forward by creating incentives for innovators to come up with better ideas”, creatives are encouraged to take part in the accolades that will see you receive worldwide recognition (including extensive PR opportunities and your designs exhibited in Italy at the temporary MOOD Museum of Design) should you get the stamp of approval from an esteemed panel of judges made up of 211 leading designers, prominent academics, and influential members of the press.
Winners from the 2017—2018 period, alongside previous years, can be found via designmag.org‘s gallery (whilst profiles of winners can be found at design-interviews.com), however—as champions ourselves of cutting-edge design and those breaking new ground ourselves—we’ve highlighted 20 of our top picks from over the years here.
Registration to A’ Design Award & Competition 2018—2019 period is now open, so submit your works for a chance to win acclaim and international recognition. Keep your eyes peeled here for more news on next year’s swanky ceremony, and the countless benefits being recognised by this prestigious award brings.
The Mirrored Sight Shelter Viewing House, Tea House by Li Hao-one Take Architects is Winner in Architecture, Building and Structure Design Category, 2017 – 2018.
Pulse Portal Art Installation by Davis McCarty is Winner in Arts, Crafts and Ready-Made Design Category, 2016 – 2017.
The Bad Cafe Cafe by Nuru Karim Nudes is Winner in Architecture, Building and Structure Design Category, 2016 – 2017.
Grotto Sauna Freestanding Residential Sauna by Partisans is Winner in Architecture, Building and Structure Design Category, 2014 – 2015.
Light Origami Art Installation by Kaz Shirane is Winner in Arts, Crafts and Ready-Made Design Category, 2015 – 2016.
Loyly Public Sauna and Restaurant by Avanto Architects Ltd is Winner in Architecture, Building and Structure Design Category, 2016 – 2017.
They New York Footwear by They New York is Winner in Footwear, Shoes and Boots Design Category, 2017 – 2018.
38 Newbury Street Broder Properties Office Suite by Theodore Touloukian is Winner in Interior Space and Exhibition Design Category, 2014 – 2015.
Halo Lamp by Matthew McCormick is Winner in Lighting Products and Lighting Projects Design Category, 2016 – 2017.
Sun and Night Textile by Aya Kawabata is Winner in Textile, Fabric, Textures, Patterns and Cloth Design Category, 2016 – 2017.
10:1 Compressible Furniture by Christian Hammer Juhl is Winner in Furniture, Decorative Items and Homeware Design Category, 2017 – 2018.
Risky Shop Boutique & Showroom by Smallna is Winner in Interior Space and Exhibition Design Category, 2013 – 2014.
Heaven Is a Place On Earth Swarovski Veil by Reginadahmeningenhoven is Winner in Lighting Products and Lighting Projects Design Category, 2016 – 2017.
Malangen Retreat Family Retreat by Snorre Stinessen is Winner in Architecture, Building and Structure Design Category, 2017 – 2018.
Vary Light Object by Florian Freihöfer is Winner in Lighting Products and Lighting Projects Design Category, 2014 – 2015.
Budapest M4 Metro Stations by Palatium Studio Ltd is Winner in Architecture, Building and Structure Design Category, 2015 – 2016.
Truck Art Video Documentary by Madiha Rana is Winner in Movie and Animation Design Category, 2015 – 2016.
Hoek Af Table, Chairs by David Hoppenbrouwers is Winner in Furniture, Decorative Items and Homeware Design Category, 2012 – 2013.
Traces Womenswear Collection by Rong Zhang is Winner in Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design Category, 2017 – 2018.
