designs of the year 2014 category winners announced

designs of the year 2014 category winners announced
heydar aliyev center, baku, azerbaijan – designed by zaha hadid and patrik schumacher, architecture category winner
photo by iwan baan

the london design museum’s annual ‘designs of the year awards’ have announced the 2014 category winners. from more than 75 nominations, the seven winners were selected from the headings of: architecture, digital, fashion, furniture, graphics, product and transport. they include: the ‘heydar aliyev center’ in baku azerbaijan by zaha hadid and patrik schumacher; ‘PEEK (portable eye examination kit)’ by dr. andrew bastawrous, stewart jordan, dr. mario giardini, and dr. iain livingstone; ‘PRADA S/S14 collection’ by miuccia prada; ‘PRO chair family’ by konstantin grcic; ‘drone shadows’ by james bridle / booktwo.org; ‘the seaboard grand’ by roland lamb and hong-yeul eom;and the ‘XL1 car designed by volkswagen.

‘from the daringly innovative to the reassuringly good, designs of the year 2014 is a condensed and vivid selection of the last twelve months in design. this spectrum of expert-chosen design is an insight into what design can do for us both as individuals and as a society.’ – gemma curtin, curator of designs of the year

PRADA S/S14 – designed by miuccia prada, fashion category winner

‘we are thrilled to have been involved in supporting designs of the year, each of these category winners has demonstrated exceptional insight and skill and we look forward to seeing further designs from them in the future. working with clients whose focus is on technology, or whose businesses are being transformed by the use of technology means we know that there is a huge amount to be gained from innovation and design. designs of the year is invaluable in supporting the next generation of innovation, as we have seen demonstrated, and continues the rich heritage of design which the uk is known for.’ – nick perry, head of london, bird & bird

PRO chair family – designed by konstantin grcic, furniture category winner
image © oliviero toscani

the 2014 designs of the year nominees are being exhibited at the design museum until august 25th, 2014; and the overall winner being announced on june 30th at an event hosted by st. martins lane london.

drone shadows – designed by james bridle / booktwo.org, graphics category winner

members of the public can have their say participating in the visitor vote, giving you the opportunity to select your favorite designs from the exhibition.

XL1 car – designed by volkswagen, transport category winner