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21 / 01 / 2021
The A’Design Award & Competition announced the 2020 list of World Design Rankings (WDR) with China again standing out in first place with 86 Platinum awards.
With 108 countries represented (this year with the entry of two new countries - Macau and Iraq), China is followed by the United States and Japan, in the 2nd and 3rd places, respectively, and Portugal occupies the 12th place in this classification.
World Design Rankings ranks all countries based on the number of designers who received the A ’Design Award - the largest and most prestigious design award in the world, which celebrates the Arts, Architecture and Design in its most diverse areas.
It should be noted that countries do not enter the WDR ranking individually and are represented by participating designers indicating their country or nationality. Countries are then ranked based on the number of Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron prizes, and the total score is calculated based on the table below.
World Design Rankings ranks all countries based on the number of designers who received the A ’Design Award - the largest and most prestigious design award in the world, which celebrates the Arts, Architecture and Design in its most diverse areas.
It should be noted that countries do not enter the WDR ranking individually and are represented by participating designers indicating their country or nationality. Countries are then ranked based on the number of Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron prizes, and the total score is calculated based on the table below.
The ultimate goal of world design rankings is to contribute to the global design culture, defending and highlighting good design. These classifications also aim to raise awareness of the state of the art and design of countries around the world, highlighting their strongest creative points, design weaknesses and available opportunities. The “Design Business Insights” section provides a ranking of countries based on their success in various fields of design and creative categories. Using the "Design Business Insights" section, journalists and design lovers can discover the main countries for specific sectors in this area and get answers to questions such as "Which country is the best in industrial design", "Which country is the best in industrial design" interior? " , “Which country is the best in fashion design?” etc.
See below the table with the first 20 classified:
See below the table with the first 20 classified:
U Style Office by Jifang Jiang | Image credits: Chuan He, U Style, 2019.
Feiliyundi Sales Center by Weimo Feng | Image credits: Hongfei Zhao
Dry Salon Commercial Space by Tim Chen | Image credits: Tim Chen, 2019.
Muji Hotel Ginza Hotel by Ryohin Keikaku Co.,Ltd. and UDS Ltd. | Image credits: Nacasa & Partners Inc
Anxin Exhibition Center by Po Chun Tu | Image credits: Tu Po Chun
Guiyang Zhongshuge Bookstore by Xiang Li | Image credits: Shao Feng, 2018.
Hangho Land Boma Club by Xiqiang Guo | Image credits: Huang Jiaxiang, Guo Xiqiang, Lin Junwei
Sissis Wonderland Reading Space by Leo Sun | Image credits: Daqi Zhang, Corridor, 2018.
Coupe Kitchen Stool Kitchen Stool by Nagano Interior Industry Co.,Ltd | Image credits: Hisao hara, Manufactured by Nagano Interior Industry Co.,Ltd.
Mansions Design Inn Hotel by Chao Wen | Image credits: In Space, Guest Room, 2019.
Hide and Climb Residence by Maggie Yang and Jimmy Yung | Image credits: Happystudio, 2019
Virg Casa Headquarters Exhibition Hall by Xiaoshui Li and Zhike Wang | Image credits: Ouyang Yun
Interested in participating? Designers and architects can register their designs for the A’Design Award & Competition here until February 28, 2021.
For more information, visit World Design Rankings website.
