Unveiling the Latest World Design Rankings: A Global Celebration of Creativity & Innovation

As the new year rolls in, it’s time to shine a spotlight on the latest updates to the World Design Rankings (WDR).

The WDR is a globally recognized platform that draws on insights from A’ Design Award to identify the countries with the highest number of accomplished designers based on a variety factors. It serves as a barometer of design excellence, charting the creative prowess of different countries and offering an insightful glimpse into the world of design.

In the most recent update, China maintains its top position, securing 130 Platinum, 626 Gold, and 1614 Silver trophies for a total score of 16,050 in the standings. The US remains in second place while Japan holds onto third place. You can find a summary of the latest rankings below or access the complete list of award-winning countries through this link.

If you want to showcase your design work and help your country climb the rankings, you can enter your projects into the A’ Design Award & Competition by clicking here.

Winners Spotlight

Here are a few highlights from previous winners who have proudly showcased their country on the global stage.

Il Pausa House Private Home

Gold A’ Design Award Winner

• Category: Architecture
• Credits: Revano Satria

Aprex Family Typeface Specimen

Gold A’ Design Award Winner

• Category: Graphics, Illustration & Visual Communication Design
• Credits: Paul Robb

Object Series Audio Equipment

Gold A’ Design Award Winner

• Category: Audio & Sound Equipment
• Credits: Sungjae Han

Traces of Zero Calendar

Gold A’ Design Award Winner

• Category: Graphics, Illustration & Visual Communication Design
• Credits: Shilushi Inc.

Blossom Wonder Interactive Installation

Silver A’ Design Award Winner

• Category: Fine Arts & Art Installation Design
• Credits: Blu Lv

Moccle Wooden Bicycle

Gold A’ Design Award Winner

• Category: Bicycle Design
• Credits: Masateru Yasuda

Maitreya Dharma Hall

Platinum A’ Design Award Winner

• Category: Architecture
• Credits: Guanghai Cui

Grace Lounge Chair

Gold A’ Design Award Winner

• Category: Furniture Design
• Credits: Daniel Devadder

The Shape of Old Memory Womenswear Collection

Platinum A’ Design Award Winner

• Category: Fashion, Apparel & Garment Design
• Credits: Bingrou Chen

Traveling in Virtual Space Textbook

Gold A’ Design Award Winner

• Category: Education, Teaching Aid & Training Content Design
• Credits: Miraen Design Team

Jizai Arms Supernumerary Robotic Limb System

Gold A’ Design Award Winner

• Category: Cybernetics, Prosthesis & Implant Design
• Credits: Team Jizai Arms

The Donn Single Malt Irish Whiskey

Gold A’ Design Award Winner

• Category: Packaging Design
• Credits: Tiago Russo and Katia Martins

Huzhou Science Valley Homm Hotel Lighting Design

Gold A’ Design Award Winner

• Category: Lighting Design
• Credits: Alex Xu

Mila 3D Printed Vase

Silver A’ Design Award Winner

• Category: 3D Printed Forms & Products
• Credits: Du Heli, Li Yuankai and Xue Bomu

Spot On Interactive Light Installation

Gold A’ Design Award Winner

• Category: Interactive, Experiential & Design Installations
• Credits: Responsive Spaces and Michael Holzer

If you would like to see your designs featured in the globally-acclaimed World Design Rankings you can click here to submit your work to the A’ Design Award.

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