Good Design Award Selection

Tokyo · Since 1957

Japanese design distinction

The Good Design Award, created in 1957 in Japan, honors objects of everyday where form, material, and use meet with precision. More than a label, it’s an attitude: making life more beautiful and simpler through design.

Aesthetics Innovation Durability

This award celebrates creators and artisans who transform simplicity into art, while improving quality of life. It embodies the philosophy of Japanese design: harmony, utility, and emotion.

The Good Design Award, a mark of design quality

The Good Design Award is one of the oldest and most prestigious design distinctions in Japan. It rewards objects that achieve a balance between aesthetics, use, and quality. Finding these pieces means choosing a recognized design made to last. See the decoration and the accessories.

Form, function, and durability

The awarded objects gathered here share the same requirement: beautiful design serving function. Storage, tableware, office items, or decoration, each has been designed to work well and age well. Also see the office items and the kitchen.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Good Design Award?

The Good Design Award is a Japanese design distinction, one of the oldest and most recognized in the world. It rewards each year objects that successfully combine aesthetics, function, and quality. An awarded product is a guarantee of thoughtful design and careful use.

Why choose an object awarded the Good Design Award?

Because the distinction guarantees an object thought through to the end, where beauty serves function. These pieces are recognized for their design, function, and manufacturing quality. It’s a good guide to choose an object that is both beautiful, practical, and durable.

What types of award-winning objects can be found here?

The selection covers several categories: storage, tableware, office items, decoration, or candles. The common factor is the recognition by the Good Design Award, which distinguishes well-designed and well-thought-out objects. It’s a good entry point to discover beautiful design pieces.

Are these design objects expensive?

Not necessarily. The Good Design Award rewards the quality of design and use, not the price. The selection covers various budgets, from small affordable items to more invested pieces. Each listing indicates the price, so you can choose a beautiful design object according to your wishes.

Does an award-winning design object make a good gift?

Yes, an object recognized for its design is a safe and rewarding gift, both beautiful and useful. The Good Design Award distinction reassures about the quality. Choose according to the person's tastes, an office, table, or decorative item with a refined design.

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