The ICON Awards mark the launch of a new platform recognising influential work across architecture, design, and culture. The awards attracted an exceptional range of submissions, defined by originality, precision, and a confident clarity of vision, reflecting the ideas and creative direction shaping today’s visual and cultural landscape.
Reviewed by our panel of judges, each entry was considered for its innovation, execution, and overall impact. The brands presented here represent the ICON Awards winners, a selection of work that sets a benchmark for contemporary practice and signals where design and culture are heading next.
Installation of the Year
WINNER: Lee Broom – Beacon
The judges selected Beacon for Installation of the Year for its compelling synthesis of historical reference and contemporary design, combining sculptural presence with thoughtful sustainability to create an installation that resonates both culturally and materially.
Lighting Design of the Year
WINNER: Original BTC × Buchanan Studio – Neotenic Collection
The judges chose the Neotenic Collection for its confident fusion of heritage craftsmanship and contemporary expression, elevating traditional glassmaking through playful form, refined detailing, and a distinctive material presence.
Surface Design of the Year
WINNER: Studio Onesta – Di Canapa
The judges selected Di Canapa for its pioneering approach to material innovation, combining bio-based components and sensory design to deliver a high-performance surface that is as sustainable as it is visually and tactically compelling.
Furniture Design of the Year
WINNER: Actiu – Cuff
The judges chose Cuff for its refined balance of form and function, rethinking collaborative seating through lightweight mobility, textile-inspired design, and a flexible approach that adapts effortlessly to evolving spaces.
Editor’s Choice Award
WINNER: Humanscale – Diffrient Lounge
The judges selected Diffrient Lounge for its innovative fusion of ergonomics, functionality, and sculptural design, creating a versatile workspace that adapts seamlessly to hybrid ways of working while prioritising user comfort and wellbeing.
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A huge thank you to all the brands who took part and supported this year’s awards. We are looking forward to next year’s entries!
