The French Design Awards is an international competition that honours and acknowledges the zenith of creative genius in interior, architectural, product, packaging, fashion, and landscape design. This prestigious award recognises and celebrates architects, interior, product, packaging, fashion and landscape designers who are not only shaping the environment, but also reimagining how design is perceived, inhabited, and its interaction with spaces.
Whether you are an established architect transforming cityscapes, an interior designer weaving aesthetic and functional spaces, a packaging designer merging form and function to redefine consumer experiences, a fashion designer redefining style and identity, a landscape designer shaping outdoor experiences, or an emerging product designer breathing new life into design, the French Design Awards is your platform to shine.
Join the award in championing the bold, the innovative, and the extraordinary, honouring visionaries who push boundaries, challenge the status quo, and infuse fresh perspectives into their designs with intricate blends of creativity, functionality, and sustainability.
The Emblem of Artistic Excellence
The French Design Awards is part of the captivating realm of the "Arte Collection," a cosmos where artistry and design excellence aren't merely admired—they are profoundly respected and lauded. Emerging victorious here transcends the realm of simple accolades. It's a powerful affirmation of your unique artistic vision, extraordinary talent, and exceptional craftsmanship. Because at the Arte Collection, we do more than award the ordinary—we champion the extraordinary in the world of art and design.
Introducing the grand rebirth of Maia, the luminous statuette of the French Design Awards. As a coveted honour only bestowed upon the paragons of design, our new statuette is no longer just a symbol from the mythical realms, but a beacon that draws its inspiration from the epicentre of design, style, and avant-garde creativity.
Maia stands as a monument to centuries of human ingenuity and creativity, fostering an enduring legacy that guides the hands of artists and designers across the globe.
It is a tribute to the visionaries who continually push boundaries, elevating design from mere conception to the quintessence of ingenuity. It’s not just an award, but a valuable essence to the enduring spirit of the very heart of design.
These are the minds at the vanguard of designs that range across interior, architecture, product, landscape, fashion and packaging, representing the pinnacle of aesthetic ingenuity, functional intelligence, and sustainable foresight.
Their credentials are irrefutable; their expertise, unparalleled. Chosen from a global pool of industry leaders, each of these distinguished professionals embodies the spirit of excellence that the French Design Awards stand for.
Explore their profiles and discover the profound impact they continue to have on the world of design in fostering the next generation of design talent.
Portugal
Tiago do Vale
Senior Architect, Tiago do Vale Arquitectos
Tiago do Vale has contributed his remarkable skills as the senior architect at Tiago do Vale Arquitectos for a span of 15 years. As the senior architect, he oversees complex architectural projects from inception to completion. His extensive experience and creative vision contribute to the development of innovative design solutions that address clients' unique needs and aspirations. He plays a pivotal role in mentoring and guiding junior architects, fostering their professional growth and ensuring the successful execution of projects. He is a Senator and Member of the University Assembly and serves as an editor for the book "Urban Complex" published by Design Media Publishing, and its Chinese counterpart, "城市综合体," by Liaoning Science and Technology Publishing House. Vale’s published works have gained international recognition, and he has delivered lectures and authored articles on topics spanning architecture, urban planning, and rehabilitation in various locations.
New Zealand
Jeremy Smith
Design Director and Lecturer, Irving Smith Architects
Jeremy Smith is the Design Director of Irving Smith Architects, a research-based design practice working in sensitive environments throughout Aotearoa New Zealand and abroad. His involvement with Architecture New Zealand not only entails writing but also underscores his active role in shaping critical perspectives within the field. Having served as a judge in diverse global contexts, including India, Singapore, Berlin, Amsterdam, and Lisbon, he brings a wealth of cross-cultural insights to the evaluation of architectural excellence. His dedication extends to regular lectures worldwide, offering a platform to disseminate the practice's innovative work and research, contributing to a broader discourse in the international architectural community. Smith's articulate writings not only enrich architectural dialogues in New Zealand but also reflect his commitment to promoting excellence in design worldwide, as evidenced by his role as an esteemed judge in diverse international settings, where he actively shapes the trajectory of architectural innovation and recognition.
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 Arab Emirates
Khaled Elnems
Q.C. & Industrial Product Designer, PARSONS Infrastructure & Technology Group Inc.
Khaled Elnems, a born and Abu Dhabi-based R&D Innovations Q.C., possesses vast expertise as a jury member on the Committee for International Engineering Invention & Innovation Exhibitions. Furthermore, he serves as a Co-founder and Head of Delegation for International Innovations Exhibitions in Egypt and the U.A.E, advocating for young inventors and representing them in local and international events. With a strong focus on supporting women and young marginalized inventors, he actively fosters cooperation, enabling them to achieve international recognition and rewards.
Discover the resounding echoes of success from creative visionaries, industry luminaries, and design connoisseurs.
Unveil the essence of greatness through their words, and welcome to the testament of true inspiration!
“ This win is a confirmation that we're on the right track. Winning this award tells us that we made the right choice and I'm excited for what's to come. ”
~ Wesley Burdett, Co-Founder / Principal at Within Light Studio, United States
“ One gets automatically more attention from the media and the potential clients that wanted to work with you as they clear their doubts or insecurities. People that only heard of you want to know more and enquire… It’s an organic form of advertisement. ”
~ Pedro Lucas Freire, Founder, CEO& Architect of Lucas Freire Architecture, Belgium
“ It means a great deal for my work to be recognised by my peers in the interior design industry, especially when winning two awards for my designs! ”
~ Shona McElroy, Creator of Smac Studio, Australia
“ We are extremely proud and honoured to receive this Platinum Award. This international award means that we can engage like-minded developers and designers to exchange ideas on how to make community design better. ”
~ Erez Bar-Nur, Founder & Lead Designer of Landscape Design Workshop, United States
“ This is a prestigious award which we are very proud of. It underlines how the efforts made by my team and me – to constantly improve products from an environmental-impact point of view – can find its form of expression with a design that that does not necessarily follow the “old”, but finds instead its own specific connotation. ”
~ Alessandro Deodati, co-founder of Niteko Srl, Italy
“ It makes me happy by receiving an Award... Platinum Award! Wow!! Its amazing! And for me it is another confirmation for my work and design approach. I think , I speak for the team involved with ELECTRA, when I say we are all very happy. ”
~ Erik Ulbricht, Co-Founder of ELECTRA, Bavaria
“ It means a lot to me to receive this award distinction. When a panel of international judges recognises your work as among the best in the world, it provides a boost of energy and self-confidence. This award validates my belief in my dream of becoming a renowned jewelry designer who leaves a mark. ”
~ Eleonora Federici, Creative Director / Jewelry Designer of Gioielleria Marinone, 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. ”
~ Argyro Vlachou, Founder of Studio Cord, United Kingdom
“ Personally, I am deeply honoured to see the recognition and appreciation for the efforts and collaborative work that my team and I have poured into our endeavors over the years. ”
~ SONNY J. SUROWIEC, CEO of PRO PAIN INC., United States
“ This award means a lot to me. Not only shows how high the quality of the work we do on behalf of our company and our client is, but also shows that the work that connects us to the world not within the borders of the country. I'm very happy with the result. ”
~ Baran Akalın, Founder of Akalın Yacht Design, Turkey
“ My team and I are very excited to receive this award. This is part of the recognition of years of work in which we all dedicate ourselves to deliver unique and high-quality creations to our customers around the world. ”
~ Joana Santos Barbosa, Founder of InsidherLand, Portugal
“ This award is validation from the design community that the effort made during the process of designing was worthwhile. The award is encouragement for us to keep pushing forward with more creativity in future projects. ”
~ Matt Flynn, Owner & Architect of Flynn Architecture & Design, United States
“ Winning this award means a tremendous amount, because it is great validation of our design and product. ”
~ Ryan Bennett, President of Oplee, United States
“ Winning this award reinforces our commitment to creating innovative and user-centered products and is a testament to the quality of our Product & Design teams. The team is delighted to be recognised, and we're determined to be back for more! ”
~ Manon Dave, Chief Product Officer at Mindvalley, United Kingdom
“ It is truly an honour, I think any positive recognition in our industry is always appreciated and it inspires us to be supportive to others. ”
~ Vincent Celano, Founder / Principal of Celano Design Studio, United States
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.
