EXPLORING KEY DESIGNs FROM THE A’ DESIGN AWARD AND COMPETITION
Straight from the list of A’ Design Award and Competition winners, designboom curates a wave of interior concepts and furnishings that challenge standard design practices. Spanning sculptural forms and unexpected material applications, these selected works emphasize individual character, prompting us to re-evaluate how we inhabit and interact with everyday spaces.
Established in 2008, the international juried award honors outstanding innovation across more than 100 creative categories. To ensure integrity, each entry is evaluated through a strict, meritocratic process by a panel of renowned academics, industry experts, and journalists. Winning offers independent studios and leading brands global recognition, driving media coverage and cross-industry networking.
Designers, studios, and brands can already submit their work for the upcoming 2027 edition — register here to join the next round of entries.
Animitta Residence by Xianhui Huang
image credit: Xianhui Huang
name: Animitta Residence
designer: Xianhui Huang
award: Bronze
category: Interior Space and Exhibition Design
THE AWARD CELEBRATES EXCELLENCE ACROSS 100+ CREATIVE CATEGORIES
Open to creative practices worldwide, the A’ Design Award and Competition spans architecture, product design, interior architecture, fashion, and communication, among many more. From conceptual spatial environments to avant-garde garments and graphic systems, the platform provides creators with global exposure and professional recognition.
The full list of winners is available here, along with detailing information about each project and interviews offering behind-the-scenes insights from select designers.
Guama Lounge Chair by Rafael Olivia
image credit: VEDAC
name: Guama Lounge Chair
designer: Rafael Oliva
award: Iron
category: Furniture Design
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR EXTENSIVE VISIBILITY
The A’ Design award promotes winning design through international recognition, widespread coverage in leading media, and placement on global design rankings. Beyond the recognition, award winners receive a comprehensive prize package including the official trophy, the annual yearbook, and targeted PR services designed to expand their global reach.
Evaluated by an international panel of scholars, industry leaders, and media professionals, every submission receives an objective review. The entry deadline is September 30th, with public results unveiled on May 1st, 2027. Selected laureates gain feature coverage on designboom and prominent design outlets worldwide.
Lagoon Concept Coffee Table by Eduardo Acero Rodrigues
image credit: Eduardo Acero Rodriguez
name: Lagoon Concept Coffee Table
designer: Eduardo Acero Rodriguez
award: Bronze
category: Furniture Design
Posh Buster Interior Design by Zarysy Jan Sekula
image credit:Tomo Yarmush
name: Posh Buster Interior Design
designer: Zarysy Jan Sekuła
award: Gold
category: Interior Design
Bondo Indoor Sofa by Hongji Yin
image credit: Hongji Yin
name: Bondo Indoor Sofa
designer: Hongji Yin
award: Bronze
category: Furniture Design
Arc One Lounge Chair by Deniz Ozdemir
image credit: Deniz Ozdemir
name: Arc One Lounge Chair
designer: Deniz Özdemir
award: Silver
category: Furniture Design
Flou Console by Wriver Design Studio
image credit: Wriver Design Studio
name: Flou Console
designer: Wriver Design Studio
award: Bronze
category: Furniture Design