A representation of the past and future, the London Design Awards is an international competition that recognises exceptional designs and outstanding creative projects worldwide. We invite product designers, architects, interior designers, graphic designers, UX / UI designers and any designers of all background to participate, whether they are companies, team / departments, innovators, manufacturers, suppliers, freelancers, hobbyists or students.
Through the acknowledgment of existing trends that integrate with diverse insights, the London Design Awards reformulates the perspectives of the world towards this unique language, synchronising the great metropolis of London alongside concepts that symbolise excellence.
LITO is the official trophy of the London Design Awards, created to reflect the essence of design: purposeful, refined, and unafraid to challenge convention. With its clean silhouette, monochrome expression and sculpted form, the statuette captures both discipline and imagination, the foundation of every great design.
This year introduces a new element — the umbrella — a quiet yet powerful symbol of resilience and protection of ideas. It mirrors the reality of every designer’s journey: concepts tested, refined, and carried forward despite resistance or uncertainty.
Awarded to creative professionals showcasing true excellence, LITO is a recognition of process, intention and impact.
The London Design Awards offers in-depth evaluations through the enlistment of expertise it draws upon the judging community. The panel consists of honourary professionals, experienced designers, and respected experts who are handpicked from a diverse range of industries across the world, using their knowledge and category-specific skill sets in the evaluation of every submission.
It is with great gratitude and honour that we celebrate the Jury Panel for dedicating their time, knowledge, and hard work to maintain the Awards at the highest standards. The awards program will not be possible without their commitment and enthusiasm.
United States
Arin Bhowmick
Chief Design Officer and Board Advisor, SAP
Arin Bhowmick holds the position of Chief Design Officer at SAP (System Analysis Program Development) and serves as a board advisor with a specialization in product design and innovation. Before joining SAP, Bhowmick served as the Chief Design Officer for over 100 software products at IBM, where he led a worldwide multi-disciplinary team of more than 700 product designers across 20+ studios. His primary objective was to create universally appealing products that resonated with users across all customer interactions. In his career, he has collaborated with over 900 designers on a global scale. His relentless dedication and ambition were instrumental in Harvard Business School recognizing the significance of IBM's integration of design into its product development processes, making it a notable and influential case study in the field of business and design strategy.
United Kingdom
Mark Turner
Creative Director and Founder, Kre8ive Partners
Mark Turner, an industry veteran with a wealth of experience exceeding 30 years, holds the role of Founder and Creative Director at Kre8ive Partners.
As the leader of his creative team, Turner contributes an extensive wealth of experience in Art Direction, Typography, Point of Sale (POS) Design, Web Design, and Print. His established track record in the Graphic Design industry has had a pronounced influence, particularly within the retail and private sectors. His expertise in these domains has been instrumental in shaping the creative direction of his organisation.
With an ardent dedication to innovative and forward-thinking design, his passion for the field extends across all aspects of the creative process, but his deepest affection lies with packaging design, where he has consistently demonstrated a penchant for pushing the boundaries and crafting imaginative. This commitment to innovative design for packaging, has been the driving force behind Mark's contributions to the design industry.
China
Lichen Ding
Founder and Chief Designer, DLCA Architects
Lichen Ding is an award-winning designer with experience spanning across multiple disciplines and industries, and is dabbled in architecture, interior space, the field of art installations, and service areas throughout culture, hotel, commercial, office, real estate and brand planning sectors. He has a passion for art since childhood and has always aspired to design for spatial comfort and simplicity. His designs are well received by clients as a blend of inspiration and functionality. With solid knowledge in architecture and interior designs, he started his career working with land developers after getting professional qualifications in his early twenties. Ding's unwavering tenacity in the realms of architectural and interior design stands as a testament to his relentless pursuit of excellence. His portfolio is adorned with groundbreaking projects that showcase not only his creative prowess but also his dedication to pushing the boundaries of innovation.
Japan
Daisuke Nagatomo
Founder and Associate Professor, MisoSoupDesign
Daisuke Nagatomo serves as the founder and director of MisoSoupDesign, and he is a Japanese designer and educator.
His educational background at Meiji University in Tokyo and subsequent architectural studies at Columbia University have equipped him with a strong foundation in design principles and a global perspective, allowing him to infuse innovative and culturally informed elements into the projects undertaken by MisoSoupDesign. He participated as one of the invited researchers in the FabLab House project at IaaC in Barcelona from 2009 to 2010, earning a research diploma during his tenure.
In his various teaching positions at these diverse institutions, Nagatomo has played a pivotal role in shaping the educational experiences of students. Beyond imparting valuable design and architectural knowledge, he actively fosters an environment for cross-cultural exchanges and the sharing of innovative ideas among students from different backgrounds and perspectives.
“ This London Design Awards achievement represents more than recognition; it validates our innovative approach to urban living solutions on a global stage. This award also motivates our team to continue pushing boundaries in residential design, confirming that our user-centric approach resonates with international design standards. ”
~ SK D&D Design Team
“ Winning gives us the recognition we deserve and helps to open doors to new collaborations, increased visibility for our work, and boosted confidence within the team. Such recognition motivates us to push boundaries, inspire others, and continue evolving as designers. ”
~ Joseph Hedges - Creative Director of Branding by Garden
“ Having my work recognised by an international jury of experts is deeply meaningful and affirms the vision and values I bring to my practice. This recognition reinforces my commitment to staying authentic and continuing to push creative boundaries. ”
~ Maja Stamenković - Founder of MA_ST_AR Studio
“ Winning the London Design Awards is both an honour and an encouragement. It affirms that a space rooted in Japanese culture and quiet emotion can resonate with an international audience. The award strengthens my belief that even small, intimate spaces can leave a powerful global impression when crafted with sincerity and depth. ”
~ Takuro Nakaya - Founder of Shirokuma and Company
“ Being recognised in the London Design Awards is incredibly meaningful to me on multiple levels. The London Design Awards carry significant weight in our industry, and to be acknowledged among such talented designers from around the world is both humbling and energising. ”
~ Mallory Bouchard - Founder & Principle Designer of Bouchard Design Collective
The International Awards Associate (IAA) is a group of industry innovators, creators, designers and communication professionals whose
commitment is to move the industry forward through discovery and recognition of new and existing talent.
