past lighting design winners ignite A’ design award and competition 2025 submissions

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

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

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

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

name: Be Water

designer: Fernando Correa

award: Platinum

Grampo Lamp by Bruno De Lazzari
image credit: Bruno De Lazzari

name: Grampo

designer: Bruno De Lazzari

award: Gold

Capsule Lighting System by Sushant Vohra
image credit: Sushant Vohra

name: Capsule

designer: Sushant Vohra

award: Gold