Do the most brilliant and vibrant minds hail from your country? Set your gaze on the World Design Rankings (WDR), a unique global leaderboard launched by the prestigious A’ Design Award and Competition that highlights nations based on their achievements in design innovation.
With entries spanning architecture, industrial design, fashion, and more, the rankings spotlight the countries that consistently push the boundaries of creativity. More than just a list, the WDR is a celebration of the power of design to shape society and the future, providing an inspiring perspective on the global design landscape by ranking nations and territories according to the number of prizes won by their designers.
For the 2023–2024 edition, China secured the top spot among the 114 represented countries and regions in 2023, followed by the United States, Japan, Italy, Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, Taiwan, Turkey, Germany, and Portugal, rounding out the leading positions.
Designers and creative teams who aspire to elevate their work to a global stage are invited to participate in the A’ Design Award & Competition, one of the world’s most prestigious design accolades. Winning one of these accolades not only secures a place in the rankings but also offers widescale exposure, networking opportunities, and validation for their creative endeavors.
Now for the moment you’ve been waiting for—check out some impressive creations from the top 10 countries and regions on the list.
1. China
Royal One Private Club House by Kris Lin
Shenzhen Zhongshuge Bookstore by Xiang Li
Liang Bai Kai Drinking Water by Tiger Pan
City Art Hall Hidden in the Woods Cultural Exchange Center by Qun Wen
2. USA
Lays Dungeons And Dragons Food Packaging by PepsiCo Design and Innovation
Zoomo Cargo Ebike by Asbjoerk Stanly Mogensen
Unream Voxel Printed Lamp by Jiani Zeng and Honghao Deng
3. Japan
Hotel New Grand Ready-to-eat Meals Packaging by Kazuaki Kawahara
Miltos Botchan Ressha Packaging by Yuta Takahashi
Deji Cultural Complex Museum by Masato Kure and Masashi Ota
Daiichi Hospital by Tetsuya Matsumoto
4. Italy
Klix Advanta Vending Machine by Florian Seidl
Lhov Hob, Hood and Oven by Fabrizio Crisa
Flatiron Lamp by Mr Smith Studio
5. Hong Kong
Szhk Science and Technology Project High Rise Office by Aedas
Less Store by Zhenfei Wang
K11 Musea Shopping Mall by K11 Musea
6. Great Britain
Williamson Tea Elephant Caddies Packaging by Springetts Brand Design Consultants
K-Haler Inhaler by Mundipharma International Limited
7. Taiwan
Renai Art Lab Classroom Renovation by Daisuke Nagatomo and Minnie Jan
Bon-Appetit Photography Studio by Ming-Hong Tsai
XpreSole Panto Rainboots by Wilson Hsu
8. Turkey / Türkiye
Lollypop Pencil Sharpener by Hakan Gürsu
Xsr 155 Yacht by Sarp Yachts
9. Germany
XS Horizon Wrist Watch by Dabi Robert
Spirito Table Lamp by Alexey Danilin
Sunglider Public Transport System by Peter Kuczia
10. Portugal
The Mulong Single Malt Irish Whiskey by Tiago Russo and Katia Martins
Amur Tiger Vodka Bottle by Guilherme Jardim
Ready to showcase your gifts and make a global imprint for your country? Register now for the A’ Design Award & Competition.
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