International Design Awards Announce 2008 Winners
The International Design Awards, an annual juried design competition have announced the winners of their 2008 competition.
Los Angeles, CA, February 04, 2009 --(PR.com)-- The winners of the 2008 International Design Awards (IDA) competition have been named today. IDA exists to celebrate the world’s most visionary designers, discover new and emerging talent, and promote the appreciation of design worldwide.
Architects and designers of interiors, fashion, products, and graphics submitted over 1000 entries from 52 countries throughout the world, proving IDA’s global emphasis. Judging was a rigorous process, with winners receiving publication of their work in the 2008 International Design Awards art book, to be distributed to museum bookstores nationwide; promotion to over 100,000 design professionals and potential clients worldwide; year-long coverage on the International Design Awards website; and critical acclaim by their distinguished panel of judges.
“The International Design Awards remain focused on recognizing visionary artists spanning all disciplines of design,” said Hossein Farmani, IDA founder, “We’re thrilled to announce IDA’s second season drew in a record number of entries from almost twice as many countries as last year. The innovation and quality of this year’s submissions have truly raised the bar for future competitions.”
The IDA jury, comprised of 50 members, includes; Qingyun Ma, Dean of Architecture, University of Southern California; Gwynne Pugh, Pugh+Scarpa Architects; Kahi Lee, Host, HGTV's "Design on a Dime" and Style Network's "My Celebrity Home”; Rido Busse, Chairman, German Industry and Trade Board; John Dunnigan, Chair, Department of Furniture, Rhode Island School of Design; and Brandusa Niro, Editor-in-Chief and Founder, Fashion Week Daily; and other leaders and editors in the design fields.
2008 Professional First Place Awards
Architect of the Year: PTW Architects with ARUP and CCDI, “The Watercube”
New Residential Building: Correia/Ragazzi Arquitectos, “Casa no Gerês”
New Commeical Building: Francine Houben, “FiftyTwoDegrees”
Landscape: WXY Architecture + Urban Design, “The Battery Bosque & Carousel”
Institutional: BGP Arquitectura, “Ave Fenix Fire Station”
Conceptual: PTW Architects with ARUP and CCDI, “The Watercube”
Urban Design: Rogers Marvel Architects, “Battery Park City Streetscapes”
Renovation: Jonathan Kirschenfeld Associates, “Floating Pool”
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Interior Designer of the Year: Simone Micheli Architectural Hero, “New Urban Face”
Residential: Marmol Radziner + Associates, “Vienna Way Residence Interiors”
Office: Camenzind Evolution Ltd, “Google – EMEA Engineering Hub”
Commercial: Pierluigi Piu, “Olivomare Restaurant – London”
Renovation: Taryn Christoff, Martin Finio, Jeff Hong, Chris Mechaley, Mac Patoulas, John Szot, Vicky Yuan, “The Heckscher Foundation”
Institutional: Simone Micheli Architectural Hero, “New Urban Face”
Other: Greutmann Bolzern Design Studio, “Swiss First Class Check-in”
Conceptual: Setmund Leung Design Ltd, “Magic Home”
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Fashion Designer of the Year: Toni Maticevski, “Maticevski Spring Summer 2009”
Jewelry: Downstairs Studio, “Pilo Pilo Ring”
Footwear: Shane & Shawn, “Women’s Spring 2009”
Pret-a-Porter – Women: Institute of Dress, “Institute of Dress”
Pret-a-Porter – Men: Quinn Thompson, “Gregory Quinn Holiday 2008”
Avant Garde: Reba Dilbert, “Batabano”
Lingerie/Intimates: Keep Me, “Keep Me”
Sportswear: Kara Janx, “Kara Janx”
Bags: Mollie Culligan, “The Jack Rabbit Collection”
Haute Couture: Toni Maticevski, “Maticevski Spring Summer 2009”
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Product Designer of the Year: Stuart Karten Design, “SimpleTech SimpleDrive”
Windows/Doors: Valli & Valli, “ZH Duemilacinque”
Kitchen Appliances: Uutensil, “Stirr a Revolution in Your Pan”
Kitchen Furniture: Magni Home Collection, “Metropolitan Barstool”
Energy Conservation Equipment: Valli & Valli, “The Dyson Airblade”
Rural Sustainable Design: Designnobis, “Aqua Trap”
Outdoor Lighting: Esque Studio, “Life-like Predator Owl Light”
Interior Furniture: Komplot Design, “Nobody & Little Nobody Chairs”
Interior Lighting: Bocci, “14”
Home Computers: Stuart Karten Design, “SimpleTech SimpleDrive”
TV/Video/Audio Equipment: Phiaton Corporation, “Phiaton Moderna Series MS 400”
Recycling Equipment: Fuseproject, “Coca-Cola Refresh Recycling”
Urban Sustainable Design: RKS, “KOR ONE Hydration Vessel”
Residential Sustainable Design: Stuart Karten Design, “SimpleTech [re]drive”
Medical Furniture: FredMed, LLC, “Over the Bed Table”
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Graphic Designer of the Year: Iconisus, “Nip/Tuck Operation Table”
Annual Reports: Mancini Duffy, “Mancini Duffy’s Year in Review”
Announcements: FINE Design Group, “Fine/Chih Wedding Invitation”
Print Advertising: Graffiti, “HAS HALI”
Calendars: Samsung Electronics Co., “2007 Samsung Home Appliance”
Catalogs: Scott Mellor, “Haidace 2008 Summer Catalogue”
Collateral Material: Ferroconcrete, “Pinkberry Menu”
Corporate Identity: Brash Brands, “Mardan Palace”
Direct Mail: AdmCom, “Y.O.C. Box”
Stationary: Chen Design Associates, “Yoshi’s ID System”
Posters: Iconisus, “Eurasia Film Festival”
Print Editoral: Modernista!, “BusinessWeek Re-Design”
Self-Promotion: Eric Cai Design Co, “Life Clock”
Animation: O.P., “Finger Print”
Broadcast Design: Iconisus, “Nip/Tuck Operation Table”
Computer-Generated Character: Elements of Art GmbH, “Website Redesign www.TOGGO.de”
Interactive Media: Stellar Debris, “i5virus”
Interface Design: mN, “BBC Ethical Fashion: Thread”
Key Art: Iconisus, “Boy A”
Online Advertising Design: Ferroconcrete, “Pinkberry Valentine’s Promo”
Books: Volume Inc, “Artists of Invention”
Logos, Trademarks, and Symbols: Brash Brands, “The Dubai Aquarium”
Packaging: Fuseproject, “Aliph Jawbone Headset”
Signs, Exhibits, POP Displays: Ferroconcrete, “Pinkberry Autumn Wall”
Website Design: mN, “BBC Climate Change: Bloom”
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2008 Emerging Student Designer Awards
Emerging Architect of the Year: Vahan, “Project of a Hotel”
Emerging Interior Designer of the Year: Gavin, “Restaurant of the Earthly Deli”
Emerging Fashion Designer of the Year: Chado Ralph Rucci, “Deep Black Sea”
Emerging Graphic Designer of the Year: Alexandra Krietzsch, “Rotary Watch Packaging”
Emerging Product Designer of the Year: Shelly Shelly, “Loft”
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Architects and designers of interiors, fashion, products, and graphics submitted over 1000 entries from 52 countries throughout the world, proving IDA’s global emphasis. Judging was a rigorous process, with winners receiving publication of their work in the 2008 International Design Awards art book, to be distributed to museum bookstores nationwide; promotion to over 100,000 design professionals and potential clients worldwide; year-long coverage on the International Design Awards website; and critical acclaim by their distinguished panel of judges.
“The International Design Awards remain focused on recognizing visionary artists spanning all disciplines of design,” said Hossein Farmani, IDA founder, “We’re thrilled to announce IDA’s second season drew in a record number of entries from almost twice as many countries as last year. The innovation and quality of this year’s submissions have truly raised the bar for future competitions.”
The IDA jury, comprised of 50 members, includes; Qingyun Ma, Dean of Architecture, University of Southern California; Gwynne Pugh, Pugh+Scarpa Architects; Kahi Lee, Host, HGTV's "Design on a Dime" and Style Network's "My Celebrity Home”; Rido Busse, Chairman, German Industry and Trade Board; John Dunnigan, Chair, Department of Furniture, Rhode Island School of Design; and Brandusa Niro, Editor-in-Chief and Founder, Fashion Week Daily; and other leaders and editors in the design fields.
2008 Professional First Place Awards
Architect of the Year: PTW Architects with ARUP and CCDI, “The Watercube”
New Residential Building: Correia/Ragazzi Arquitectos, “Casa no Gerês”
New Commeical Building: Francine Houben, “FiftyTwoDegrees”
Landscape: WXY Architecture + Urban Design, “The Battery Bosque & Carousel”
Institutional: BGP Arquitectura, “Ave Fenix Fire Station”
Conceptual: PTW Architects with ARUP and CCDI, “The Watercube”
Urban Design: Rogers Marvel Architects, “Battery Park City Streetscapes”
Renovation: Jonathan Kirschenfeld Associates, “Floating Pool”
--
Interior Designer of the Year: Simone Micheli Architectural Hero, “New Urban Face”
Residential: Marmol Radziner + Associates, “Vienna Way Residence Interiors”
Office: Camenzind Evolution Ltd, “Google – EMEA Engineering Hub”
Commercial: Pierluigi Piu, “Olivomare Restaurant – London”
Renovation: Taryn Christoff, Martin Finio, Jeff Hong, Chris Mechaley, Mac Patoulas, John Szot, Vicky Yuan, “The Heckscher Foundation”
Institutional: Simone Micheli Architectural Hero, “New Urban Face”
Other: Greutmann Bolzern Design Studio, “Swiss First Class Check-in”
Conceptual: Setmund Leung Design Ltd, “Magic Home”
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Fashion Designer of the Year: Toni Maticevski, “Maticevski Spring Summer 2009”
Jewelry: Downstairs Studio, “Pilo Pilo Ring”
Footwear: Shane & Shawn, “Women’s Spring 2009”
Pret-a-Porter – Women: Institute of Dress, “Institute of Dress”
Pret-a-Porter – Men: Quinn Thompson, “Gregory Quinn Holiday 2008”
Avant Garde: Reba Dilbert, “Batabano”
Lingerie/Intimates: Keep Me, “Keep Me”
Sportswear: Kara Janx, “Kara Janx”
Bags: Mollie Culligan, “The Jack Rabbit Collection”
Haute Couture: Toni Maticevski, “Maticevski Spring Summer 2009”
--
Product Designer of the Year: Stuart Karten Design, “SimpleTech SimpleDrive”
Windows/Doors: Valli & Valli, “ZH Duemilacinque”
Kitchen Appliances: Uutensil, “Stirr a Revolution in Your Pan”
Kitchen Furniture: Magni Home Collection, “Metropolitan Barstool”
Energy Conservation Equipment: Valli & Valli, “The Dyson Airblade”
Rural Sustainable Design: Designnobis, “Aqua Trap”
Outdoor Lighting: Esque Studio, “Life-like Predator Owl Light”
Interior Furniture: Komplot Design, “Nobody & Little Nobody Chairs”
Interior Lighting: Bocci, “14”
Home Computers: Stuart Karten Design, “SimpleTech SimpleDrive”
TV/Video/Audio Equipment: Phiaton Corporation, “Phiaton Moderna Series MS 400”
Recycling Equipment: Fuseproject, “Coca-Cola Refresh Recycling”
Urban Sustainable Design: RKS, “KOR ONE Hydration Vessel”
Residential Sustainable Design: Stuart Karten Design, “SimpleTech [re]drive”
Medical Furniture: FredMed, LLC, “Over the Bed Table”
--
Graphic Designer of the Year: Iconisus, “Nip/Tuck Operation Table”
Annual Reports: Mancini Duffy, “Mancini Duffy’s Year in Review”
Announcements: FINE Design Group, “Fine/Chih Wedding Invitation”
Print Advertising: Graffiti, “HAS HALI”
Calendars: Samsung Electronics Co., “2007 Samsung Home Appliance”
Catalogs: Scott Mellor, “Haidace 2008 Summer Catalogue”
Collateral Material: Ferroconcrete, “Pinkberry Menu”
Corporate Identity: Brash Brands, “Mardan Palace”
Direct Mail: AdmCom, “Y.O.C. Box”
Stationary: Chen Design Associates, “Yoshi’s ID System”
Posters: Iconisus, “Eurasia Film Festival”
Print Editoral: Modernista!, “BusinessWeek Re-Design”
Self-Promotion: Eric Cai Design Co, “Life Clock”
Animation: O.P., “Finger Print”
Broadcast Design: Iconisus, “Nip/Tuck Operation Table”
Computer-Generated Character: Elements of Art GmbH, “Website Redesign www.TOGGO.de”
Interactive Media: Stellar Debris, “i5virus”
Interface Design: mN, “BBC Ethical Fashion: Thread”
Key Art: Iconisus, “Boy A”
Online Advertising Design: Ferroconcrete, “Pinkberry Valentine’s Promo”
Books: Volume Inc, “Artists of Invention”
Logos, Trademarks, and Symbols: Brash Brands, “The Dubai Aquarium”
Packaging: Fuseproject, “Aliph Jawbone Headset”
Signs, Exhibits, POP Displays: Ferroconcrete, “Pinkberry Autumn Wall”
Website Design: mN, “BBC Climate Change: Bloom”
--
2008 Emerging Student Designer Awards
Emerging Architect of the Year: Vahan, “Project of a Hotel”
Emerging Interior Designer of the Year: Gavin, “Restaurant of the Earthly Deli”
Emerging Fashion Designer of the Year: Chado Ralph Rucci, “Deep Black Sea”
Emerging Graphic Designer of the Year: Alexandra Krietzsch, “Rotary Watch Packaging”
Emerging Product Designer of the Year: Shelly Shelly, “Loft”
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