See Which Countries Reign As Most Creative In 2020-2021’s World Design Rankings
Chongqing Zhongshuge Bookstore by Xiang Li
Does your country have the potential to supersede creatively? The answer is always yes. The World Design Rankings (WDR) tracks the work of designers around the globe and uncovers the countries with the most creative talent, based on the number of designers who have received the A’ Design Award, one of the largest and most prestigious design competitions in the world. By recognizing their own design prospects, countries can better understand which fields will take them far and decide on where to work on.
China takes the top spot among 108 participating countries in the updated rankings for 2020-2021, having swept up 2,272 awards. The USA follows with 1,038 prizes, while Japan comes in third with 481 awards.
Global recognition aside, the WDR offers tangible insight on nations’ design strengths and opportunities, and encourages them to harness these so as to become more attractive and competitive. This year’s results take things even further as design enthusiasts and policy makers can now also find out the categories that each country is a master of. China, for instance, finds itself most astute in Interior Space and Exhibition Design, whereas the United States is recognized for winning the most awards in Furniture, Decorative Items and Homeware Design.
The drive to excel is ever-present in the remote-working world. This year, two new tastemakers join the list: Macau and Iraq.
During this time of uncertainty, design’s role becomes even more imperative, as creatives seek state-of-the-art solutions to solve previously unseen problems. Remember that every thoughtful idea snowballs to strengthen your community’s core, ultimately adding to the standard of living in the world.
To fuel your inspiration, below are some award-winning designs from the top 10 countries in the World Design Rankings 2020-2021.
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10. Australia
Superegg Sculpture Installation by Jaco Roeloffs
Superegg Sculpture Installation by Jaco Roeloffs
Ane Stool by Troy Backhouse
Ane Stool by Troy Backhouse
9. Turkey
Fume Marker Pen Stand and Package by Hakan Gürsu
Fume Marker Pen Stand and Package by Hakan Gürsu
ANGLE Bookshelf by Selami Gündüzeri
ANGLE Bookshelf by Selami Gündüzeri
8. Germany
Stocker Chair, Stool by Matthias Scherzinger
Berlin Book by Robert Nippoldt
Berlin Book by Robert Nippoldt
7. Taiwan
Memento Letter opener by Bryan Leung
Memento Letter opener by Bryan Leung
K MUSEUM2 Watch by Kai-Hsuan Liu
K MUSEUM2 Watch by Kai-Hsuan Liu
6. Great Britain
Up Your Street Cottage Cheese by Springetts Brand Design
Up Your Street Cottage Cheese by Springetts Brand Design
IO Doodle Box Mobile Art Storage by Mina Panic and Carlo Negri
5. Hong Kong
Plover Multi Purpose Chair by Eravolution Limited and a Group of THEi Students
Plover Multi Purpose Chair by Eravolution Limited and a Group of THEi Students
K11 Musea Shopping Mall by K11 Musea
K11 Musea Shopping Mall by K11 Musea
4. Italy
Embossed Nutella Jar for spreadable cream by MrSmith Studio
Embossed Nutella Jar for spreadable cream by MrSmith Studio
Talento Unlimited Cabinet by Edoardo Colzani
Talento Unlimited Cabinet by Edoardo Colzani
3. Japan
Typeface Calendar by Katsumi Tamura
Typeface Calendar by Katsumi Tamura
Marais Piano cake packaging by Kazuaki Kawahara
Marais Piano cake packaging by Kazuaki Kawahara
Cloud of Luster Wedding Chapel by Tetsuya Matsumoto
Cloud of Luster Wedding Chapel by Tetsuya Matsumoto
2. USA
Dual Zero waste by Yi Teng Shih and Jiani Zeng
Dual Zero waste by Yi Teng Shih and Jiani Zeng
Source One Vodka Spirits and Alcohol by Aether NY, LLC
Source One Vodka Spirits and Alcohol by Aether NY, LLC
Le Morne Lunch Box Crossbody Handbag by Jeff Wan
1. China
Chongqing Zhongshuge Bookstore by Xiang Li
Chongqing Zhongshuge Bookstore by Xiang Li
Chongqing Zhongshuge Bookstore by Xiang Li
Time Book Bookend by Yi Tong
Time Book Bookend by Yi Tong
Guilin Exhibition Center by Tengyuan Design
Guilin Exhibition Center by Tengyuan Design
You too can be one of the forces behind your country’s creative excellence. Let your work shine on a global stage by submitting your best projects to the A’ Design Award.
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