Seoul Design Award 2026 grand prize winner to be revealed live Oct. 14
The winners of the Seoul Design Award 2026 will be revealed live on Oct. 14 at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in central Seoul, event organizers said Wednesday. The award, launched in 2019, recognizes design projects that address social problems in sustainable ways. This year, it drew 1,204 entries from 91 countries, bringing the cumulative number of participating countries to 119. Designers of the 10…
The grand prize for the Seoul Design Award 2026 will be announced live on October 14 at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in central Seoul, according to organizers. Established in 2019, the award honors design projects tackling social issues through sustainable solutions. This year's competition received 1,204 entries from 91 countries, expanding the total number of participating nations to 119.
The ten finalists will showcase their designs on stage, and the winning project will be selected by merging scores from a panel of nine jurors and public voting. Notable judges include Mauro Porcini, Chief Design Officer at Samsung Electronics, and Andrea Cancellato, director of the ADI Design Museum in Italy. Among the competitors is the Otter Newborn Warmer, a warm-up device for infants developed by a U.S. nonprofit, designed for use in areas with limited electricity and medical resources.
Denmark's ReefCircular offers 3D-printed clay artificial reefs that can be installed by divers without the need for heavy machinery. Japan's WheeLog! enables wheelchair users to document and share information about accessible routes and facilities. Meanwhile, Indonesia's Kampung Mr project focuses on developing affordable housing solutions.
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