We spoke to some of our past Dezeen Awards winners to hear about the transformative impact the accolade has made.
For Japanese designer Kazuhiro Yamanaka, whose flat-packed lamp series Tsubomi won last year's Lighting design of the year, winning "was a truly memorable and meaningful experience," and gave his work "an extraordinary level of international visibility and introduced it to audiences far beyond the traditional design field."
"The recognition immediately sparked new conversations, connections, and opportunities across different countries and industries.
More than an award, it felt like a powerful platform that amplified the voice of our work globally," he reflected.
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