Revel In The Awe-Inspiring Creations Of A’ Design Award Winners

Posted by admin on August 15, 2022

The A’ Design Award & Competition, one of the world’s largest and most recognized design accolades, is a testament to the diverse, creative minds that inspire each other and help shape the world. Each year, the competition recognizes makers, brands, and innovators in all creative fields whose works have the makings of driving change in society.

Beginners and veterans alike have an equal chance of being awarded for their novelty. To encourage fair opportunities, entries are all peer-reviewed and anonymously judged by a rotating jury panel of academics, design experts, prominent press members, and experienced entrepreneurs.

The previous 2021–2022 edition saw winners hail from 114 countries and 110 design disciplines for their commendable contributions to creativity, technology, and science. The competition’s designs have been viewed over 156 million times, so this is the right place for anyone wishing to have their work shown on a global stage.

For their hard work, Laureates will enjoy recognition, prestige, and international publicity. And that’s not counting the all-encompassing winners’ kit, which includes an international design excellence certificate, the esteemed A’ Design Award trophy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings, an invitation to the gala-night in Italy, allocations in the accolade’s online and offline exhibitions, media appearances through the press, and a license to use the A’ Design Award Winner logo, among several other perks.

The award is now calling for submissions, and interested design aficionados and brands should register here. DesignTAXI will announce the winners for this round on April 15, 2023.

By refreshing its selections annually, the A’ Design Award & Competition aspires to continually challenge the creative world so that it strives to evolve. Scroll down to see some interesting winning projects from the past years.

First Shiguangli Marketing Center
by Shanhejinyuan

“Thinking from the dimension of urban living space, [the center] reflects a book island located in the bustling city, showing people's wisdom, culture, and spiritual power in a dynamic way,” says Shanhejinyuan.

First Shiguangli Marketing Center by Shanhejinyuan

Bavvic Creative Building Blocks
by Maciej Sokolnicki

What started out as a simple gathering between two friends ended up with an a-ha moment. “The basic [principle] was to do something with the wooden leftovers from furniture and window production,” explains Maciej Sokolnicki.

Bavvic Creative Building Blocks by Maciej Sokolnicki

Exo Chair
by Svilen Gamolov

“The name of the chair comes from the Greek word Exo, meaning outside. This is a slight hint addressed to the viewer about the need to escape beyond the visual overflow of the daily communication,” notes Svilen Gamolov.

Exo Chair by Svilen Gamolov

Before the Midnight Hour Furniture Illustrations
by Martin Reznik

This suspense-filled series of illustrations was “commissioned by furniture designer Marc Krusin… [and features] his most prominent furniture designs for Knoll and Desalto,” introduces Martin Reznik. “The project breaks the conventions of furniture illustration by bringing a narrative to the scenes, [with its] use of exaggerated perspective and a film noir aesthetic. The lack of human presence and scattered objects add an element of mystery. The protagonist is revealed in a surprise ending.”

Before the Midnight Hour Furniture Illustrations by Martin Reznik

Heli X Modular Furniture System
by Helen Sauter

“Nowadays, more and more people want to live in cities where the rents are rising and the housing options are getting fewer. Due to that, living in small apartments or tiny houses is a common practice,” Helen Sauter reflects. “The starting point of this design was the question: How can flexibility, tidiness, and a homelike atmosphere be provided in such a small space? This design was inspired by my personal experiences with living in a really small apartment where I had to constantly remodel furniture to adapt to all the different situations that life brings along.”

Heli X Modular Furniture System by Helen Sauter

Skyboat Cafe and WalkOn Glass
by Xin Yuan

Drawing from tumbling toys, this café on a mountain strikes a balance by cantilevering out to each side of the ridge. One end is “extremely narrow, which can only accommodate a small passageway,” explains Xin Yuan.

Skyboat Cafe and WalkOn Glass by Xin Yuan

Yunxi Characteristic Restaurant
by Shang Cai

“With water taken as the design theme, and through [the] fusion of light and shadow, modeling in space, materials and color, the designer interprets the unique permeability and fluidity of water elements. Thus, rich changes and unique visual effects are presented by the space,” says Shang Cai.

Yunxi Characteristic Restaurant by Shang Cai

Loacker Rebrand Packaging
by Marco Ventrice

“After nearly three years of work and consultancy, [Loacker] finally showed a new rebranding and system pack design in favor of [its heritage],” says Marco Ventrice. “Each family product has been delineated, underlining the recipe and the quality of the ingredients; additionally, the architecture of the brand and the products have been redefined.”

Loacker Rebrand Packaging by Marco Ventrice

Floh Travel Luggage
by Rohan Siebel

“Floh is a travel luggage system that you can either ride as a scooter, roll as a trolley bag, or wear as a backpack or shoulder bag,” describes Rohan Siebel. “The heart of the system is the Drive Module, a three-wheeled scooter that utilizes Ackerman-type steering which allows you to navigate around obstacles at both low and high speeds. The Floh system comes with two different bags… The larger bag is a hard shell case with concealed backpack straps perfect for those two-to-three-day trips. The smaller bag is a messenger-type bag designed for day-to-day use.”

Floh Travel Luggage by Rohan Siebel

ANGLE Bookshelf
by Selami Gündüzeri

“ANGLE has a multiplying and unlimited design,” writes Selami Gündüzeri, adding that more of the same unit can be joined together to create “desired measures and forms,” no matter how restrictive or expansive your space is.

ANGLE Bookshelf by Selami Gündüzeri

Hug Armchair
by Romulo Temigue

This cozy, multi-layered armchair is designed to give you privacy while making you feel like you’re being cuddled, according to Romulo Temigue. The seats can be customized to suit your home.

Hug Armchair by Romulo Temigue

Catzz Cat Bed
by Mirko Vujicic

“I was inspired by my own cat in terms of both form and function. Distinct geometry in my cat’s facial features guided the form of design, whereas her movement and behavior inspired the interactive aspect,” reveals Mirko Vujicic. “The material was chosen to fit the cat’s needs for a warm and snugly environment, which felt provides. Knowing that cats are always on the lookout for the perfect hiding and resting spot and that their preferences vary, it was important for me to provide the possibility for adaptation.”

Catzz Cat Bed by Mirko Vujicic

Malangen Family Retreat
by Snorre Stinessen

“The Malangen retreat explores, in particular, the values of the different activities in everyday life... Each function and activity has been organized in separate volumes which are connected by in-between spaces,” shares Snorre Stinessen. “These in-between spaces have a primary function of separating activities and spaces, but also symbolize a journey between each activity. The main goal of the design is to bring to light values that are often forgotten in a hectic life and also highlight the connection and respect to the nature around us.”

Malangen Family Retreat by Snorre Stinessen

Hubertus Hotel
by Elisabeth Mitterer, Lukas Rungger and Andreas Profanter

“The debarked larch trunks—used as multifunctional façade elements—create an optical link between existing and new buildings. The fluid shape of the new design follows the topography of the existing landscape with its slope and steep contour lines... With [its] earthy tones and perforation, it allows access to the view while at the same time enhancing the feeling of privacy,” detail Elisabeth Mitterer, Lukas Rungger, and Andreas Profanter.

Hubertus Hotel by Elisabeth Mitterer, Lukas Rungger and Andreas Profanter

Bubbles Inspire Educational Project
by Pone Architecture

“When bubbles meet the ceiling, why do they burst?” was a question asked by the four-year-old daughter of Pone Architecture design director Ming Leung. “Why doesn’t the ceiling burst?” she continued. According to the studio, “in that eureka moment, bubbles became the central concept.”

Bubbles Inspire Educational Project by Pone Architecture

Worth Interactive Advertising Print
by Nikola Vucicevic

“We wanted to go back to traditional print advertising yet keep [digital] interaction principles, so we created a printed connect-the-dots magazine ad which, when the lines are connected, reveals the new logo letter ‘W’ [for Worth],” explains Nikola Vucicevic. “The dots describe several phases in driving the car of your dreams and having a great new experience.”

Worth Interactive Advertising Print by Nikola Vucicevic

Gradient Vodka Soda Packaging
by Mark Rowe and John Eresman

“Gradient is the world’s first alcohol mixed pack to package multiple, gradually reducing alcohol content drinks in one pack—8%, 7%, 6%, 4%, 3%, 2% alc./vol. The decreasing dot matrix design perfectly matches the gradient dot matrix on the one-of-a-kind six-in-a-line box,” note Mark Rowe and John Eresman. “This unique concept gives people a fun way to moderate their night, encouraging people to drink less and less so they stay ‘bright’ all night.”

Gradient Vodka Soda Packaging by Mark Rowe and John Eresman

Piks Construction Toy
by Oppi

“Piks is a creative toy designed to develop children’s concentration. The aim of the toy is simple: to create the most original structure by positioning all of the pieces without any of it falling down. The silicone holds the wood in place, allowing for a myriad of construction possibilities,” Oppi shares. “Children explore then the intricacies of balance while decision-making, motor skills and imagination all come into play transforming the players into artists in a performance of concentration and skill.”

Piks Construction Toy by Oppi

Oriental Movie Metropolis Theater Exhibition Hall
by Shanxing Gao

“The proposal concept comes from a conch—one of the oldest marine creatures. Combined with the unique marine culture of Qingdao [city], the Show Theatre creates an abstract and dynamic shape with [a] vertical conch texture.” explains Shanxing Gao.

Oriental Movie Metropolis Theater Exhibition Hall by Shanxing Gao

Recrystallization Movie Theater
by Yang Wang and Lei Lee

“In no time, one will feel like [they are] staying in a film scene with a great sense of future, or entering into another dimension. The design stirs various illusions and imaginations,” explain Yang Wang and Lei Lee.

Recrystallization Movie Theater by Yang Wang and Lei Lee

Made it this far? Take it as your signal to share your work with an international audience too. Start by nominating your best projects for the A’ Design Award & Competition over here.

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