past lighting design winners ignite A’ design award and competition 2025 submissions
let standout lighting products spark your creativity and lead the way as you enter the a' design award and competition 2025.
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.
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.
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.
image credit: MrSmith Studio
name: Flatiron
designer: Mr Smith Studio
award: Gold
image credit: Fixer Photographic Studio
name: Green-Backed Tit Nesting Plan
designer: Yi-Chang Chen
award: Platinum
image credit: Koya Yamashiro
name: Lei Light Reflection
designer: SOL style (Yu Ito, Yoshimi Kemmotsu)
award: Silver
name: Waon
designers: Misaki Kiyuna
award: Iron
image credit: Sebnem Buhara
name: Sume
designer: Sebnem Buhara
award: Iron
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
image credit: Francesco Cappuccio
name: Moods
designer: Francesco Cappuccio
award: Iron
image credit: Vittawat Archanainant
name: Goldrify
designer: Vittawat Archanainant and Niti Potitatkul
award: Bronze
image credit: Takanori Urata
name: Lead
designer: Takanori Urata
award: Silver
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
image credit: Yu Watanabe
name: Radiance of Nature with Urushi
designer: Yu Watanabe
award: Silver
image credit: HSINKAI TAI
name: Zero
designer: Hsin-Kai Tai and Wan-Ting Lin
award: Silver
image credit: Mark Johnston
name: Element
designers: Jae Choi
award: Iron
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