AtMa’s “J39.5” Wins Design Project of the Year

At the Dezeen Awards 2025 party in London, AtMa’s “J39.5” was named Design Project of the Year and also won Collectible Design of the Year. Fourteen design category winners were announced, including projects by Flokk, Kvadrat, Paul Crofts Studio and Terzofoco. AtMa’s J39.5 repurposes salvaged parts of Børge Mogensen’s iconic J39 chair into one-off seating pieces.The master jury described it as “an act of rebellion against the constant churn of newness” and praised its craft warmth and its creation of new value without new materials.

Collectible design
J39.5, AtMa
Photo credit:
Shunsuke Watanabe

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Design Category Winners

Furniture Design Award:Crayon Pine｜Siri Svedborg & Adrian Bursell

A series featuring crayon strokes applied to pine furniture. Its simple, playful expression was well received.

Furniture design
Crayon Pine, Siri Svedborg and Adrian Bursell
Photo credit: Siri Svedborg

Furniture design
Crayon Pine, Siri Svedborg and Adrian Bursell
Photo credit: Siri Svedborg

Seating Design Award:Knit One｜Paul Crofts Studio for Isomi

A modular sofa with a 3D knit cover stretched over a metal frame. Made from 100% recycled materials without harmful chemical foaming agents.

Seating design
Knit One, Paul Crofts Studio for Isomi
Photo credit: Paul Crofts Studio

Seating design
Knit One, Paul Crofts Studio for Isomi
Photo credit: Paul Crofts Studio

Bespoke Design Award:Sculptural Seats on Strand｜LDA Design & Millimetre

A large-scale bench redefining pedestrian spaces in central London. Its soft texture achieved through woodwork was highly praised.

Bespoke design
Sculptural Seats on Strand, LDA Design and Millimetre
Photo credit: Glasshopper

Bespoke design
Sculptural Seats on Strand, LDA Design and Millimetre
Photo credit: Glasshopper

Lighting Design Award:Tsubomi｜Kazuhiro Yamanaka

A table lamp that arrives in an A4 envelope and stands upright when inflated. Its simple, charming design received high praise.

Lighting design
Tsubomi, Kazuhiro Yamanaka
Photo credit: Kazuhiro Yamanaka

Lighting design
Tsubomi, Kazuhiro Yamanaka
Photo credit: Kazuhiro Yamanaka

Architectural Lighting Design Award:Hermès Collections｜L’Observatoire International & Studio CMP

Lighting design for the Milan Design Week exhibition. The “ethereal glow” created using color and reflected light was highly acclaimed.

Architectural lighting design
Hermès_ Collections at Milan Design Week 2025, L_Observatoire International and Studio CMP
Photo credit: Maxime Verret/Hermès

Architectural lighting design
Hermès_ Collections at Milan Design Week 2025, L_Observatoire International and Studio CMP
Photo credit: Maxime Verret/Hermès

Surface Design Award:Other Matter Architectural Surfaces｜Other Matter

A new material derived from algae polymers. Adopted at the Aesop Hainan Island store, it has been recognized as an eco-friendly material.

Surface design
Other Matter Architectural Surfaces, Other Matter
Photo credit: Jonathan Leijonhufvud/Aēsop

Surface design
Other Matter Architectural Surfaces, Other Matter
Photo credit: Jonathan Leijonhufvud/Aēsop

Surface design
Other Matter Architectural Surfaces, Other Matter
Photo credit: Jonathan Leijonhufvud/Aēsop

Textile Design Award:Plissade｜Luis Marie

Adhesive-free, foldable textile room divider.

Textile design
Plissade, Luis Marie
Photo credit: Luis Marie

Textile design
Plissade, Luis Marie
Photo credit: Luis Marie

Workplace Design Award:Offecct Circulus｜Mario Ferrarini for Flokk

A durable public seating system designed for easy maintenance. Features include lightweight materials.

Workplace design
Offecct Circulus, Mario Ferrarini Studio for Flokk
Photo credit: Flokk

Workplace design
Offecct Circulus, Mario Ferrarini Studio for Flokk
Photo credit: Flokk

Consumer Product Design Award:Volvo EX90｜Volvo Cars

Fully electric SUV. Highly regarded for its integration of advanced safety technologies.

Product design (consumer design)
Volvo EX90, Volvo Cars
Photo credit: Volvo Cars

Product design (consumer design)
Volvo EX90, Volvo Cars
Photo credit: Volvo Cars

Health, Wellbeing & Wearables Design Award:Ventete aH-1 Helmet｜Ventete

Foldable bicycle helmet that absorbs impact with air. Thin and packable.

Product design (health, wellbeing and wearables)
Ventete aH-1 bike helmet, Ventete
Photo credit: Dan Tobin Smith

Product design (health, wellbeing and wearables)
Ventete aH-1 bike helmet, Ventete
Photo credit: Dan Tobin Smith

Bathroom Product Design Award:Lune Up｜Emanuel Gargano for Terzofoco

A versatile ceramic base for sinks, planters, BBQs, and more.

Product design (bathroom)
Lune Up, Emanuel Gargano for Terzofoco
Photo credit: Gian Domenico Troiano

Product design (bathroom)
Lune Up, Emanuel Gargano for Terzofoco
Photo credit: Gian Domenico Troiano

Graphic Design Award:Irreversible Scale｜Rikako Nagashima (village®) for Kvadrat

A roll-style calendar that visualizes the urgency of the climate crisis through time.

Graphic design
Irreversible Scale, Rikako Nagashima (village®) for Kvadrat
Photo credit: Casper Sejersen

Graphic design
Irreversible Scale, Rikako Nagashima (village®) for Kvadrat
Photo credit: Casper Sejersen

Installation Design Award:Down in the Clouds｜Practice on Earth & Increments Studio

Inflatable structures installed in Chinese villages. Forming cafes, reading rooms, and cinemas.

Installation design
Down in the Clouds, Practice on Earth and Increments Studio
Photo credit: Practice on Earth/Increments Studio

Installation design
Down in the Clouds, Practice on Earth and Increments Studio
Photo credit: Practice on Earth/Increments Studio

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Headline Sponsor: Bentley Motors

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