On 11 December 2025, Andreu World held the awards ceremony for the 24th International Design Contest, in a very special edition focused on the company’s 70th anniversary and dedicated to highlighting innovation, sustainability and responsible design.
The first prize was awarded to Slip Chair by Aglaé Poisson (France), a project that stands out for its formal sensitivity and responsible approach to the use of materials.
The second prize recognized the Lou Chair & Table project by Gerard Arbués (Spain), appreciated for its balance between functionality and sculptural character.
In addition, three honourable mentions were awarded to:
• Reobliq — Jamison Sweat (USA)
• Banco 5 Notas — Aran Anyó (Spain)
• One 4 All — Takuro Yamamoto (Japan)
The 2025 honourable mentions include (from left to right): Reobliq from Jamison Sweat, Banco 5 Notas from Aran Anyó and One 4 All by Takuro Yamamoto. Credit: Andreu World
The 2025 jury was chaired by WDO Board Member Sonia Manchanda and comprised Pilar Marcos, Anna Devís, Daniel Rueda, and Erwan Bouroullec, and each project was thoroughly evaluated in terms of design, innovation, and sustainability, with special emphasis on the central theme of this edition: circular design.
The jury also participated in a panel discussion moderated by journalist Anatxu Zabalbeascoa, which highlighted how contemporary furniture must respond to new ways of living and inhabiting spaces. The discussion also gave rise to essential reflections on the present and future of design, including the fundamental role that women have played in the construction of modernity.
