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.
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.
Portugal
Tiago Russo
CEO & Founder, Craft Design
A multidisciplinary designer and creative director, Tiago Russo is recognised internationally as one of the leading voices in luxury product and experience design. With a background in industrial design and sensorial storytelling, his work bridges precision, craft, and emotion - transforming design into a language that connects people to meaning and memory.
As Founder and Creative Director of Craft Design, Tiago leads a studio dedicated to shaping products and experiences that redefine modern luxury. His career includes work for The Macallan, Coty, and other global icons, alongside more than 130 international design awards, including recognition from iF, Red Dot, A’ Design, Pentawards, MUSE, and EPDA.
Tiago’s philosophy is rooted in the belief that design should elevate brands through innovation and value products through thoughtful development and storytelling. At Craft Design, he continues to create work where design, science, and human emotion converge into timeless, immersive experiences.
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 collaboration, helping them gain international recognition and success. Highly knowledgeable in his field, he is regarded as an expert in innovation development and mentorship, guiding emerging talents to realize their full potential on a global stage.
United States
Artem Kropovinsky
Founder and Principal Designer, Arsight
Artem Kropovinsky, Founder of the New York–based design studio Arsight, is an accomplished interior designer with over a decade of experience leading transformative residential and commercial projects. Recognition of Artem's prowess was unmistakably evident when he emerged as a finalist in a renowned international program. This acknowledgment underlines both his innovative spirit and his profound respect for cultural heritage in design. Always on the cutting edge, Artem champions the integration of the Metaverse, Virtual Reality (VR), and Augmented Reality (AR) in his projects. Such pioneering efforts have redefined client experiences, particularly for partners like Societhy. Artem’s collaborations span from furniture makers like Design Galleria Kitchen and Bath Studio to tech innovators such as Virtual Staging Solutions, reflecting his holistic design approach. Known for blending history with modern aesthetics, his work on projects like the Weyanoke Hotel and Catbird Restaurants showcases his ability to create timeless spaces.
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!
“ Achieving a win in the French Design Awards is the consolidation of incessant and meticulous work. It is a confirmation of a work team that remains in the shadows, but without them, none of this would be possible. ”
~ David Martinez, Project Manager of Minimal Studio
“ Winning this award has brought me one step closer to my goal of becoming the 'Jewellery Popstar'. In the future, I am determined to create distinct and detailed pieces that will be trendsetters in the high jewellery industry. ”
~ Pavit Gujral, CEO and Chief Designer of Pavit Gujral Designs
“ Receiving the French Design Awards distinction is a significant honour for me, my company, and our team. Winning this award will serve as validation that products using advanced technology require solid design thinking. It will also inform how I mentor others in the future. ”
~ Yiqi Zhao, Design Lead at Meta
“ I have been looking forward to the French Design Awards for a long time, and I am delighted to receive it. Winning at the French Design Awards is a significant breakthrough for my career and greatly enhances my personal industry influence. ”
~ Sinong Wu, CEO of Chengdu Sinong Creative Packaging Design
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.
