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 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
“ This recognition gives me a strong sense of encouragement to keep moving forward in design, to create more truly meaningful projects that influence our industry and shape how people experience the world around them. It feels like, step by step, we're making reality a little better — and it's through these small changes that big transformations begin. ”
~ Inna Efimova - Art-Director & Photographer
“ Winning this award motivates me to take this field more seriously and explore it further. This award is proof that the hard work, persistence, and passion of the whole team paid off. It is not just a trophy; it is a reminder to keep going. ”
~ Ali Afsarpour - Chief Design Director at Daria
“ Winning the London Design Awards is an incentive to keep moving forward and a motivator for our team to continue pushing boundaries. It’s a pleasure to collaborate with Juan José Vergés to create competitive products like LOOP, leaving a meaningful mark on the industry. Sharing success is truly satisfying. ”
~ Ramón Segarra - Independent Design Consultant
“ Being recognised by the London Design Awards is incredibly meaningful to me. It affirms the value of designing with intention, not just for usability or beauty, but for the greater good. It’s a reminder to keep creating work that resonates beyond the screen or space, work that can contribute to a more sustainable future. ”
~ Xenia Siwen Xie - Co-founder & Lead Designer of Perle Studio
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.
