The Japan Design Committee has announced 2 outstanding works for the inaugural DESIGN GALLERY AWARD, with the award exhibition scheduled to be held at Design Gallery 1953 in February and April 2027. The judging also evaluated the background to each proposal and the questions it posed to society, with 106 entries submitted.
The outstanding works for the inaugural DESIGN GALLERY AWARD were selected by the Japan Design Committee, with a total of 2 works recognized. The judging evaluated not only the beauty and functionality of the designs, but also the background to each proposal, the questions it posed to society, and its potential for future development, from multiple perspectives. There were 106 entries in total. The exhibition details were announced accordingly.
The exhibition will be held at Design Gallery 1953. The 802nd Special Exhibition is scheduled to run from 17 February to 12 April 2027, followed by the 803rd Special Exhibition from 14 April to 7 June 2027. Information including the URL has also been provided.
The specific profiles of the winners include Ono Shiori (小野栞), an artist and designer, and Suzuki Yuna (鈴木結菜), a designer. Their textile works using thread, exhibition records and awards are introduced. The participation of these creators suggests that entries came from a broad range of fields within design.
The DESIGN GALLERY AWARD is being held for the first time. An exhibition of the winning works is planned for the future, with displays expected to take place in February and April 2027.