ILLUMINATE YOUR DESIGN BY ENTERING A’ DESIGN AWARD & COMPETITION
The internationally renowned A’ Design Award invites designers from all disciplines to submit their best works for the 2025 competition. With the deadline on February 28 and results announcement on May 1, the international platform is a fantastic opportunity for designers to receive global recognition.
From architectural lighting to decorative fixtures, a curated selection of past winners in lighting design continues to inspire new visions. Whether as a professional or an emerging talent, follow the footsteps of these award-winning projects by entering your own design here.
(banner and above) Honey Drop Lighting by Akira Nakagomi
image credit: Takanori Urata
name: Honey Drop
designer: Akira Nakagomi
award: Platinum
NO ONE LEFT IN THE DARK: A CATEGORY FOR EVERY DISCIPLINE
Lighting design has been a shining category in past editions of the A’ Design Award & Competition, with standout entries lighting up the way for future trends. Winning entries range from sleek, minimalist designs to bold and artistic concepts. The competition also offers various categories, including Good Industrial Design Award, Good Architecture Design Award, Good Product Design Award, Good Communication Design Award, and Good Fashion Design Award. Further categories can be explored here.
Scacco Matto Portable Lamp by Francesco Cappuccio
image credit: Francesco Cappuccio
name: Scacco Matto
designer: Francesco Cappuccio
award: Silver
SHINE BRIGHTER WITH A’ DESIGN AWARD’S CAREER-BOOSTING BENEFITS
Winning the A’ Design Award is more than just a trophy – it’s a prestigious career boost. The perks include international exhibitions of your work, features in top design publications (including designboom), a spot in the exclusive yearbook, and invitations to networking events like the award gala. Winners also gain inclusion in the World Design Rankings, project translations into over 100 languages, and extensive PR services, including interviews and press releases.
Each entry is evaluated by the Grand Jury Panel, consisting of over 278 design professionals, academics, and industry experts. The judging process ensures a fair evaluation, allowing innovative and impactful designs to shine.
Flatiron Lamp by Mr Smith Studio
image credit: MrSmith Studio
name: Flatiron
designer: Mr Smith Studio
award: Gold
Green-Backed Tit Nesting Plan Art Installation and Pavilion by Yi-Chang Chen
image credit: Fixer Photographic Studio
name: Green-Backed Tit Nesting Plan
designer: Yi-Chang Chen
award: Platinum
Lei Light Reflection Multifunctional Lighting by Yasuyuki Nagato
image credit: Koya Yamashiro
name: Lei Light Reflection
designer: SOL style (Yu Ito, Yoshimi Kemmotsu)
award: Silver
Waon Lighting by Misaki Kiyuna image credit: Misaki Kiyuna
name: Waon
designers: Misaki Kiyuna
award: Iron
Sume Table Lamp by Sebnem Buhara
image credit: Sebnem Buhara
name: Sume
designer: Sebnem Buhara
award: Iron
Altocumulus Light Lamp by Jun Wang
image credit: Shrimp Studio
name: Altocumulus Light
designer: Jun Wang, Zhenghua Hu, Yuxi Mao, Jiangyang Zhao, Xin Wang and Yang Yang
award: Bronze
Sound Wave Pendant Lamp by Alexey Danilin, 2024 image credit: Maytoni brand photographer Pavel Dunaev
name: Sound Wave
designer: Alexey Danilin
award: Silver
Moods Desk Table Lamp by Francesco Cappuccio
image credit: Francesco Cappuccio
name: Moods
designer: Francesco Cappuccio
award: Iron
Goldrify Chandelier by Vittawat Archanainant
image credit: Vittawat Archanainant
name: Goldrify
designer: Vittawat Archanainant and Niti Potitatkul
award: Bronze
Lead Recycled Cork LED Lantern by Takanori Urata
image credit: Takanori Urata
name: Lead
designer: Takanori Urata
award: Silver
Magpie Table Lamp by Sha Yang, Kaifeng Zheng and Yang Ma
image credit: Shanghai Art and Design Academy
name: Magpie
designer: Sha Yang, Kaifeng Zheng and Yang Ma
award: Silver
Kalky Ragged Pendant lamp by Marek Błażucki image credit: Marek Błażucki
name: Kalky Ragged
designers: Marek Błażucki
award: Iron
Radiance of Nature with Urushi Lighting by Yu Watanabe
image credit: Yu Watanabe
name: Radiance of Nature with Urushi
designer: Yu Watanabe
award: Silver
Zero Circular Light by Hsin-Kai Tai and Wan-Ting Lin
image credit: HSINKAI TAI
name: Zero
designer: Hsin-Kai Tai and Wan-Ting Lin
award: Silver
Element Lamp by Jae Choi
image credit: Mark Johnston
name: Element
designers: Jae Choi
award: Iron
Be Water Lamp by Fernando Correa image credit: Matteo Piazza, Flavio Di Renzo
