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.
As the face of the London Awards, LITO serves as a statuette that emanates a strong sense of inexplicability, expressing that design has no definition or limits. In a fully redefined form, it now exists as the ultimate creation of the past and future, synthesising distinctive elements all in one piece.
Having infused itself with vivid and vibrant polka dotted garments, LITO delves into the exploration of its fantasies and ambitions, inspiring designers that their creations can be anything they desire, while always recollecting their initial aspirations.
LITOs’ original base has been further reimagined in a sophisticated while elegant finish, resembling the purest of designs in heavy contrast to its own appearance in the forms of metallic black and glaze white, encouraging worldwide designers to leave their shackles behind, and set the scene in becoming the epitome of the design industry.
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 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.
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.
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.
“ The significance of receiving this prestigious award holds profound personal value for me. Over the course of the past decade, I dedicated myself wholeheartedly to my craft, yet faced challenges in showcasing my work to the public and gaining recognition from specific groups. Through my individual efforts, I am fortunate to have now not only validated my capabilities but also demonstrated to my family, friends, and supportive clients the fruits of my labor. ”
~ Rix Yap, interior designer, Singapore
“ It is a fantastic boost to always seek for new challenges. This award is a recognition of the hard work and care that goes in our designs and for our clients. Very importantly, it is a recognition of teamwork where suppliers and specialists we collaborate with show the same level of hard work, support, care and play a key role in every project. A big thank you to the team involved in this project. ”
~ Sonia Bourruel, founder of Sonia b design, United Kingdom
“ Thank you for the recognition from the London Design Awards! This honor is truly extraordinary and a validation of our team's hard work. Winning this award inspires us to continue pursuing innovation and excellence, creating unique spatial experiences for our clients. We are grateful for the trust and support of our clients; without them, this achievement would not have been possible. The teamwork and professional talent within our team have been indispensable, and we will continue to work together, striving for more outstanding designs. Once again, thank you to the London Design Awards; this recognition will motivate us to keep progressing and creating even better interior design works! ”
~ Dan Deng, Shenzhen Nothing But Design Co., Ltd., China
“ Receiving the London Design Award reinforces our standing in the design industry and serves as a testament to the calibre of our work. It enhances our reputation as a design agency dedicated to delivering outstanding results, and it opens doors to new opportunities and collaborations. This award distinction provides a platform to showcase our design expertise and craftsmanship on a global stage, further solidifying our position as leaders in the industry. ”
~ FORO Studio Team, Italy
“ It is an honour to win this award. But it is also a reminder that working hard, having a clear vision and mission in everything you do pays off. This is an award for my clients and my team who worked enormously hard to achieve this result. Their dedication to excellence brought us so far. This award will give me more courage, resilience and passion to follow my design career and influence more people to follow a more humanistic approach in the design industry. ”
~ Argyro Vlachour, founder of Studio Cord, United Kingdom
“ Receiving the London Design Awards is a deeply personal achievement and a source of immense pride for both myself and the project. It's not just a recognition of the hard work; it's a validation of the my passion to the design. This honor serves as a personal motivation for me to continue exploring. It's a reminder that and encourages me to infuse even more effort into the future projects. ”
~ Xuechen Chen, X.C. Studio, United States
“ This award will offer us valuable exposure and recognition within the design community and hopefully potential customers. As we strive to make sustainability the norm and drive change in the furniture industry, this achievement will elevate our concept and garner interest in our innovative approach. It will unlock opportunities for new collaborations and partnerships, enabling us to further refine and showcase our designs. ”
~ Bartosz Bykowski, few., Poland
“ Winning the London Design Award is a tremendous recognition and encouragement for me, my company, and my team. It not only validates our professional capabilities and creative level but also provides a broader platform and more opportunities for our future development. It also drives me to strive for excellence and innovation in my future designs, continuously challenging myself to enhance the quality and impact of my work. ”
~ Huang Dian, Ant Group, China
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.
