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Dezeen Awards 2020 design longlist announced

The longlist for the Dezeen Awards 2020 design categories has been revealed, with 318 projects selected across 12 categories.

All longlisted design projects are listed below, each with a link to a dedicated page on the Dezeen Awards website where you can find an image and more information about each one.

All longlists announced this week

The architecture longlist and the interiors longlist were published earlier this week, while the studio longlist will be unveiled tomorrow.

Sea Stone by Newtab-22 is longlisted in sustainable design.

Longlisted projects have been selected from over 4,300 entries from 85 countries for the third edition of our awards programme, which celebrates the world's best architecture, interiors and design as well as studios and individuals producing the most outstanding work.

Shortlists to be unveiled in September

The next stage of Dezeen Awards 2020 will see all longlisted projects assessed by our panel of 75 industry-leading professionals including Daan Roosegaarde, Michael Anastassiades, Paola Antonelli and Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg.

CF18 Chocolatier by Olssøn Barbieri is longlisted in graphic design. Photo is by Lars Petter Pettersen.

The judges will determine which projects feature on the shortlists, which will be announced in September. A further round of judging by our master jury will determine the category winners, which will be announced in October.

Chemin des Carrières by Reiulf Ramstad Architects is longlisted in installation design.

The 12 winners of the design project awards will fight it out to be declared overall design project of the year.

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Below is the full design longlist:


Holidays in the Sun, Security Barriers by T SAKHI is longlisted in furniture design. Photo is by Tony Elieh.

Furniture design

› Exquisite Corpse by Adam & Arthur
› The Royal Family by Adam Nathaniel Furman
› Smalto Table by Barber & Osgerby
› NOPPER by Bram Kerkhofs Design Studio
› Halo by BUZAO
› The Hot collection by BUZAO
› Step Table by Erika Cross Studio
› Scarab by GOFI
› RotoBed Home by Hans Sandgren Jakobsen for RotoBed
› The Desert Villa by Headstarts
› ENN by In Element Designs
› Untitled (Macaroni for Every Being) by Independent Design Studio - Karen Lee
› Move Table by Joel Hoff
› Bamboo Metal by Kai
› Cove Collection by Lahoma
› Max Table by Max Lamb for Hem
› Moreform by Mehrform
› ALTO Cat Wall Climber by MiaCara
› MATCH by Muller Van Severen for Reform
› TAKT Sling Tables by Sam Hecht & Kim Colin for TAKT
› Puzzle Table by Side
› Museum Sidetable by String Furniture
› Powerplace by Studio Philipp Hainke
› 3D Knitted Furniture by Studio Skrabanja
› Holidays in the Sun, Security Barriers by T SAKHI
› Zalue / Bamboo basket stool by VEGAHOUSE
› Essential by Viewport Studio

Browse all projects on the furniture design longlist page.


LATIS by Samuel Wilkinson studio is longlisted in seating design. Photo is by Sylvain Deleu.

Seating design

› Doraff, Seat by ALESSI
› On & On Collection by Barber & Osgerby
› R.U.M. design chair made of re-cycled ocean plastic by CFMoller Design for Wehlers
› Hale PET Felt Stack Chair by De Vorm
› My Dining Chair by Fagus
› Lavi Dining Chair by Fagus
› The Plank Chair by Folkform
› Soufflé by Foolscap Studio and Manapan
› Gofi chair by GOFI
› Anthropic Bench by James Walsh
› Bauhaus by Len
› Pinot by Mika Lindblad Studio
› Bold Stool by Ming Design Studio
› Manta by Mmcité1
› Gere by Motem Studio
› CoronaCrisisKruk by Object Studio
› Maki by Offecct
› Papirstein (paper stone) by Poppy Lawman Studio
› Blink Seating system by Richard Hutten Studio
› LATIS by Samuel Wilkinson studio
› Ginkgo Chair by Side
› Blend by Stellar Works
› Triplex Stool by Studio RYTE
› Chairwave by Studio VOUW
› Soft Lounge Chair designed by Thomas Bentzen for TAKT
› Goma armchair by Thomas Sandell of Sandell
› Season Loop by Yuhsien Design Studio
› Zoshi by Zola and Zach

Browse all projects on the seating design longlist page.


Tube Lights by Objects of Common Interest is longlisted in lighting design. Photo is by Marco Arguello.

Lighting design

› Ammunition x Gantri Lighting Collections by Ammunition
› Vault by Ateljé Lyktan
› XYZ Collection by BYBEAU Studio
› Heart Lamp by Färg & Blanche
› Barrisol Lumigon by Flynn Talbot for Barrisol Normalu
› Evie by Glassybaby
› Castellum lamp by Gran Living
› Ribbon LED Celining Pendant by Heal's
› Light Soy by Heliograf
› Off-Grid Lamps by Klemens Schillinger
› Cast Lamp by Lewis Power
› Light Cognitive by Light Cognitive Oy
› Coil Collection by LightArt
› GLY by Lightsphere
› Post Floor Lamp by Muuto
› CLOVA Lamp by NAVER
› Tube Lights by Objects of Common Interest
› Loop by Plural Creative
› Chandeliers in the reception areas of the fontainebleau castle by Projectiles
› Poise by R/D Robert Dabi
› W203 Ilumina by Studioilse
› Corrugation Lights by Tino Seubert and Theodóra Alfreðsdóttir
› Voltra - Reeded by Voltra Lighting
› Balancer Wall Lamp by YUUE design studio
› Stack by Zachary Hanna for Nau
› Illan pendant lamp by Zsuzsanna Horvath / Strips & Stripes

Browse all projects on the lighting design longlist page.


National Museum of Qatar by L'Observatoire International is longlisted in architectural lighting design. Photo is by Iwan Baan.

Architectural lighting design

› Boulevard Theatre by 18 Degrees
› International Presbyterian Church by 18 Degrees
› Muh Shoou Xixi by Beijing PRO Lighting Design
› Galeries Lafayette Champs Elysées by BOA
› Hotel 5*, Restaurants and Nightclub by Clavel Arquitectos
› Interstellar by Concepto Taller de Arquitectura, Almazán y arquitectos asociados and pin Studio
› Office Lighting for Architectural Studio by Expolight
› Naera, Hotel Resort and Art Gallery by Klaasen Lighting Design
› National Museum of Qatar by L'Observatoire International
› Louis Vuitton Maison Seoul by L'Observatoire International
› Illuminated River by Lifschutz Davidson Sandilands
› Under by Light Bureau
› Back to nature - retail space by Light Cognitive Oy
› Fortum - Transition Tunnel by Lighting Design Collective Oy
› Jewel Changi Airport by Lighting Planners Associates
› Nihombashi Mitsukoshi by Lighting Planners Associates
› The Okura Tokyo by Lighting Planners Associates
› Su vertical nos retiene by Limari Lighting Design
› ON/OFF by Lumia Lab
› Pixel Factory, Digital Hyundai Card by Mindseye Lighting
› Dulwich College by Moonlight Design
› Multifunctional Workplace in Mayfair by Nulty
› The Rothschild Collection, Goldkammer by Pfarré Lighting Design
› King Power MahaNakhon by SEAM Design
› Tetra by Volvox Labs

Browse all projects on the architectural lighting design longlist page.


Ceramic bodies by Jörg Hugo is longlisted in homeware design. Photo is by Jörg Hugo.

Homeware design

› Peel Vase Series by Alyssa.Marcela
› SAL by BOIR
› Muse by Calico Wallpaper
› Granite and Smoke by Claire Canning Design
› Concave Convex Mirror by Dean Norton
› Plural by Eczacibasi Yapi Gerecleri
› Rug CHAOS by EMKO
› Doodles Collection by Faye Toogood for Cc-Tapis
› Carve, 18.01 London x FLOOR_STORY by FLOOR_STORY
› Arc concrete wash basins by Formed Concrete Basins
› Plycelain by Yuting Chang
› La Musique by Henri Matisse
› JT Wedge Splashback by Jack Trench Bespoke Kitchens & Furniture
› The Tile Collection by John Pawson for Teixidors
› Ceramic bodies by Jörg Hugo
› Deepak by Kasturi Balotia for Jaipur Rugs
› KLIKK by Koziol
› McKinley x Janaki Larsen Ceramics by McKinley
› Kink Vase by Muuto
› Lines designed by Philippe Malouin for Cc-Tapis
› Bue Brush Series by Poppy Lawman Studio
› Rugture by Rugture
› Dialekt by Selek
› Georg Jensen Terra Collection by Snøhetta
› +Objects by Studio Urban Form + Objects

Browse all projects on the homeware design longlist page.


Toast by Pair is longlisted in workplace design.

Workplace design

› VEER by Aliki Van der Kruijs for Wolf-Gordon
› Soundsticks by Andrea Ruggiero Design
› VX Office Chair by DKE Office Systems
› Gulnura Table by Foolscap Studio
› Monforte by IOC SpA
› Flying Table by JCPCDR Architecture
› aperture by KEM STUDIO
› KOVA Commercial Modular Conference Room by KOVA
› LC Limitless artificial window by Light Cognitive Oy
› Color Fuse by Luum Textiles
› ALMA by MARCH GUT Industrial Design
› Arkityp by Mizetto
› Bin There by Mizetto
› Olli by Pair
› Toast by Pair
› Palisades II by Spacestor
› Roald by Studio Inekehans
› Desktop Forest and Canopy by Studio Kosuke Araki
› Active Classroom by Studio Lancelot
› DESSO Futurity by Tarkett
› tatiisu by Masaya Ogiyama
› Cerebro by Teknion
› Obeya by Webb Associates
› LeanTo by Webb Associates
› Inline by WhiteID
› Woven Image Three Dimensional Embossed Wall Panels by Woven Image

Browse all projects on the workplace design longlist page.


FULU Haptic Fingernail for Augmented Reality by Studio Tada is longlisted in wearable design. Photo is by Deo Suveera.

Wearable design

› AUBIK / XENON by Algorithmic Couture by Synflux
› Bilio Mask by Bilio
› Cat Merrick Jewelry by Cat Merrick Studio
› After Ancient Sunlight by Charlotte McCurdy Research
› Dots by Dots
› Dreem by Fuseproject
› Google Pixel Buds by Google
› Jacquard by Google Universal Tag & Wearable Platform by Google
› GROUNDTRUTH RIKR Range by Groundtruth Global
› Easy Mask by H. Stoll
› InMergo by InMergo
› Quant-U by Innovation Lab ECCO
› Algorithmic Lace by Lisa Marks
› Urbanella by MESH
› VAAS by Monique Péan
› Incognito by NOMA studio
› iStimUweaR by Industrial Technology Research Institute
› Human Headphones by Nonfiction Design
› Watch3 round by Steven Götz Design
› FULU -Haptic Fingernail for Augmented Reality by Studio Tada
› SunUp Solar Backpack by SunUp Solar
› Ando Collection stacking rings - 3D printed by Svikis
› Monicia by Takram
› Jeans optimized for and optimizing the future by Unspun
› Full Metal Jacket by Vollebak
› Neuralink N1 Brain Wearable by WOKE Studio

Browse all projects on the wearable design design longlist page.


Sound-Aesthetics by Sound Aesthetics is longlisted in product design.

Product design

› Vieser Dot & Square by Aivan
› Brain Bridges by Benyo Studio
› Fellow Ode Brew Grinder by Branch Creative
› Bird Two by Branch Creative
› Moxie by Embodied
› Kyta by Emera Design
› Arc concrete wash basins by Formed Concrete Basins
› Coway Icon Air Purifier by Fuseproject
› FORME Life by Fuseproject
› Google Pixelbook Go by Google
› Google Nest Mini by Google
› GMR : Adidas x Jacquard by Google x EA SPORTS Fifa Mobile
› CATCH: The HIV Detector by Hans Ramzan
› Can O'Dreams by Kankan
› Eve by Ludovica and Roberto Palomba for Tubes
› Neat. sustainable homecare by Ux Creative for Neat home
› Yoto Player by Pentagram
› Reflex: the collection from IB Rubinetti by Pierattelli Architetture
› Puddle Sound 1 Tokyo by Puddle
› ROLF plant-based printed eyewear by ROLF Spectacles
› Sound-Aesthetics by Sound Aesthetics
› Luxury of Choice - Objects For Self-Deliverance by Sruli Recht
› Nestbox by Studio 519
› Color Gem by Studio Unto
› Walking Wheelchair by Suzanne Brewer Architects
› XP Zero by Untitled Motorcycles
› Cuzen Matcha by World Matcha
› ZÜLO by ZÜLO

Browse all projects on the product design longlist page.


Air Co. by Air Co. is longlisted in sustainable design.

Sustainable design

› The Department of Seaweed Installation and Workshops by Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture
› CHEMARTS Exhibition by Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture
› Air Co. by Air Co.
› Baldwin Studios 2020 Furniture and Accessories Range by Baldwin Studios
› On & On Collection by Barber & Osgerby
› Second Nature by Bluecycle and The New Raw
› After Ancient Sunlight by Charlotte McCurdy Research
› NIVOO by Christian Kroepfl Architecture & Design
› CO-RKs by DIGITALAB
› Bio Iridescent Sequin by EB-CD futures
› Desert Chair by Ferm LIVING
› Gomi Portable Charger by Gomi Design
› The Data Garden by Grow Your Own Cloud
› SENILIA by High Society
› Rubber Impact Project by Mandana MacPherson and Gigi Obrecht
› Sea Stone by Newtab-22
› Coral Carbonate by Objects and Ideograms
› Caffeinated Architecture by Objects and Ideograms
› Pretty Plastic by Overtreders W
› One size, X size by Piasek
› KIN Carry-on by Projectkin
› Srisangdao Rice by Prompt Design
› BioLight Bag Collection by QWSTION
› Blink by Richard Hutten Studio
› MAMEHA skincare by Ross Lovegrove Studio
› Spruce by Spruce
› 1N9 Modern Cleaner by Supublic

Browse all projects on the sustainable design longlist page.


Parasite Poster by La Boca is longlisted in graphic design.

Graphic design

› The 2020 calendar design for the commemorative 30th anniversary of Yokohama Museum of Art by Aizawa Office Inc.
› UNbuffer by Alexandros Kosmidis Graphic Design
› Atkinson Hyperlegible Typeface for People with Low Vision by Applied Design Works
› Climate change stamps by Berry Creative
› Visual Identity for BST Architekten by Betty + Betty
› Human Resources Benchmark Analysis by Betty + Betty
› We Love by Bolon
› Waterloo Greenway by Bruce Mau Design
› Into The Great Wide Open Festival Campaign by CLEVER FRANKE
› C°F Weather Charts by CLEVER FRANKE
› Eurovision Song Contest 2020 Visual Identity by CLEVER FRANKE
› Pier 70 by dn&co
› Well Done by Gerhard Kirchschläger
› Parasite Poster by La Boca
› Mountain tea Song by Linshaobin Design
› CF18 Chocolatier by Olssøn Barbieri
› Gullmunn Juleakevitt by Olssøn Barbieri
› LIFEWTR Series 9 Art of Recycling by PepsiCo Design & Innovation
› A visual identity for SIDING by Polytechnic
› A Century of BMW by Refrakt
› The Able Butcher by Run For The Hills
› Cymru Wales Serif by Smorgasbord
› Walworth Gardens by Studio Sutherl
› Talu Tales: Space, Spaghetti and Aliens by Studio Talu
› Our Type of Food by The Click
› Fedrigoni 366 by TM

Browse all projects on the graphic design longlist page.


Architecture of exhibition - Weird Sensation Feels Good by Riga Architecture Institute is longlisted in exhibition design. Photo is by Johan Dehlin.

Exhibition design

› Futurium permanent exhibition by ART+COM Studios
› Movimento - The Lost Place by Artefatto Design Studio
› Massproductions exhibition concept by Atelier Paul Vaugiyeau
› India Pavilion at Ambiente 2019 by Ayush Kasliwal Design
› Folkform Production Novellas by Folkform
› We Treasure Our Lucid Dreams by GRACE
› Useful/Beautiful: Why Craft Matters by Harewood House Trust
› What is Radical Today ? 40 positions on architecture by How About Studio
› Urbania by IPR Praha
› Anno's Journey The World of Anno Mitsumasa by Japan House London
› Future Prototyping by LLDS, United Make and University of Melbourne
› LIT The Work of Rose B. Simpson by Louis Emmanuel Gauci Architecture & Design
› The Gun Violence Memorial Project by MASS Design Group
› The Art and Science of LifeWear: New Form Follows Function by Pentagram
› Architecture of exhibition - Weird Sensation Feels Good by Riga Architecture Institute
› Safezone Shelter by Shma Company Limited
› GAME ON by Smart and Green Design
› New Glass Now by Studio Joseph
› Singapo: Discovering Chinese Singaporean Culture by The Merry Men Works
› The Porcelain Room by Tom Postma Design
› Future Country Living Festival Of Zhangyan Harvests by Tongji Tiandi | Neili Lab
› Nature by Van Eijk & Van der Lubbe
› Exhibition Design for Masculinities: Liberation through Photography by VPPR Architects
› 50 Years of Architecture in Kuwait Exhibition by WEFT
› Anonymous Six by WeWantMore
› Beazley Designs of the Year by Zak Group

Browse all projects on the exhibition design longlist page.


Chapel for Luis Barragán by Robert Hutchison Architecture is longlisted in installation design. Photo is by Cesar Bejar.

Installation design

› Landscape For Play by Aberrant Architecture
› Camp Barker Memorial by After Architecture
› AIRMESH by AIRLAB
› Liuku by Berry Creative
› Soft Civic by Bryony Roberts Studio
› A Mural by Folkform
› Please Sit by Gitta Gschwendtner
› Art Shield by Hello Wood
› BEAM Pavilion by Hoare Lea
› Changing Rooms by Juslin Maunula
› The Sandwaves by Studio Precht and Mamou-Mani
› Together TwentyTwenty by Martina Taranto
› Forêt by MECANISMO
› One Giant Step by Nagami
› Hoverbox by NAICE architecture and design
› Moving Dunes by NOS Architects
› The Walkable Summit Book by Plasma Studio
› Machine Hallucination by Refik Anadol Studio
› Chemin des Carrières by Reiulf Ramstad Architects
› Chapel for Luis Barragán by Robert Hutchison Architecture
› Pollution Ranger & Smog Shade by Side
› Ilot Vert by Sophie Picoty
› RAW Rainbow by Studio Curiosity
› Non-Pavilion by Studio MiCat, There Project and Proud Studio
› Levenslicht - Holocaust memorial of light by Studio Roosegaarde
› The Golden Veil at RASM by Studio_VDGA
› Cloud Forests; Pavilion for Children’s Play by UNITEDLAB Associates

Browse all projects on the installation design longlist page.

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