Catch a glimpse of worldwide recognized designs with the World Design Rankings 2025. World Design Rankings is an esteemed platform that ranks the countries based on the number of design awards won globally during the most eclectic design accolade A’ Design Award. It honors the awardees for representing their nation with exceptional designs catering to an array of sectors. The platform serves as an apostle of global design culture, supporting and highlighting competent projects and innovations with the potential to bring significant change in society.
Among the hundreds of countries participating in the A’ Design Award, China grabs the first place and retains its pinnacle as the global design leader, followed by the United States of America, Japan, Italy, Hong Kong, Great Britain, Taiwan, Turkey, Germany, and Portugal leading the line.
As we are celebrating creativity and invention, let’s have a look at our favorite winners from 2024.
Eureka Lounge Chair by Huile Yi
Inspired by the smallest surface in nature, the Empener surface, the smooth curves and edges add a visual quality to the Eureka Lounge Chair.
The Crystal Clubhouse Community Shared Space by Kris Lin
The structure is a community-shared clubhouse designed to encourage social interaction and strengthen family bonds for a healthy community.
Honey Drop Lighting by Akira Nakagomi
This thoughtful honey lighting is a disaster prevention light, where honey can be used as a backup food in an emergency and the pedestal as a flashlight.
Lavazza Desea Coffee Machine by Florian Seidl
Make anything from espresso and cappuccino to latte with this Lavazza Desea Coffee Machine. It features a touch interface, patented milk-foaming technology, acoustic feedback, and quiet operation.
Tux Chair by Ruya Akyol
The chic and functional Tux Chair is ergonomically designed to offer ideal support to the lower back.
Clickat DIY Cat Furniture by Ziel Home Furnishing
Designed for multi-household cats, the Clickat cat furniture offers countless DIY options with all the parts being replaceable and easy to clean.
Up Down Grill Portable Oven by Kenzo Noridomi
This portable oven features a wood frame which makes it lightweight and safe to touch during use. Preheating and barbequing require a single heat source.
Lead Lantern by Takanori Urata
Made out of a recycled wine bottle cork, this Lead cork LED lantern emits a warm glow and provides 13 hours of lighting on a single charge.
Ruby Washbasin by Creavit Design Team
Ruby washbasin is manufactured from a third-generation ceramic body. It is durable with a thickness of 3-5 mm.
Black House Residential by Oliver Schutte
This residential house has a climate-responsive design and uses natural resources for cross ventilation, solar shading, and energy production. There is a rainwater harvesting and biological water filtration.
If you are a design enthusiast, then your field of work doesn’t matter. Your passion for creativity and a desire to represent your country on a global platform is enough. The deadline for entries is 28 February, so you have plenty of time to register. Submit your work and be a vital part of this dynamic design community.
