uncovering furniture and interior concepts that prioritize identity over uniformity
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
Pure Serenity Residence by Ming Fa Chen image credit: Ming Fa Chen
name: Pure Serenity Residence
designer: Ming Fa Chen
award: Bronze
category: Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Soo No. 2 by Sangin Park
image credit: Sangin Park
name: Soo No. 2
architect: Sangin Park
award: Silver
category: Furniture Design
Threshold Coffee Table by Ibrahim Fatih Satilmis
image credit: Ibrahim Fatih Satilmis
name: Threshold Coffee Table
designer: Ibrahim Fatih Satilmis
award: Bronze
category: Furniture Design
Seylan Sofa Set by Nataran Khanzade
image credit: Nataran Khanzade
name: Seylan Sofa Set
designer: Nastaran Khanzade
award: Silver
category: Furniture Design
Cad Coffee Cafes by Yi Zhou
image credit: Cong Lin
name: Cad Coffee Cafes
designer: Yi Zhou
award: Silver
category: Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Whorl Coffee Table by Adam Bezzina
image credit: Ethicious.com
name: Whorl Coffee Table
designer: Adam Bezzina
award: Silver
category: Furniture Design
Garden Home by Yi Huile, Liu Zulong and Xia Yiting
image credit: Jin Weiqi
name: Garden Home
designers: Yi Huile, Liu Zulong and Xia Yiting
award: Bronze
category: Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design
Flora armchair by Victor Leite
image credit: Victor Leite
name: Flora Armchair
designer: Victor Leite
award: Silver
category: Furniture Design
Chifuyu Living Center Table by Yuto Yamada
image credit: Takumi Ota
name: Chifuyu Living Center Table
architect: Yuto Yamada
award: Bronze
category: Furniture Design
OMO5 Hakodate Hotel image credit: Nacasa & Partners
name: OMO5 Hakodate Hotel
architect: Fumihiko Fujii
award: Silver
category: Interior Space and Exhibition Design
Folding Table by Max Niemiec
image credit: Brian Shumway
name: Folding Table
designer: Max Niemiec
award: iron
category: Furniture Design
On Belay Lounge Chair by Chong Zhi Yu
image credit: Chong Zhi Yu
name: On Belay Lounge Chair
designer: Chong Zhi Yu
award: Bronze
category: Furniture Design
Uni Side Table by Xubai Li
image credit: Jonah Takagi
name: Uni Side Table
designer: Xubai Li
award: Bronze
category: Furniture Design
Maria Armchair by Alexandre Kasper
image credit: Oly Junior
name: Maria Armchair
designer: Alexandre Kasper
award: Silver
category: Furniture Design
V6 Lifestyle Art Emporium Furniture Showroom by Xiang Li image credit: SFAP
name: V6 Lifestyle Art Emporium Furniture Showroom
architect: Xiang Li
award: Gold
category: Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design
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