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Best Design Japan showcases contemporary art, good design and great architecture from Japan. Discover best designs from Japan and the amazing designers, artists, and architects behind these outstanding works.

Best Japanese designs

Explore best Japanese designers, design-driven brands and innovative Japanese companies.

One Year Project Villa by Kotaro Anzai, Platinum A' Design Award from Japan

One Year Project Villa

Designed by Kotaro Anzai, awarded as one of the very best architecture from Japan in 2019.

Hotaru Record Player by Audio-Technica Corporation, Platinum A' Design Award from Japan

Hotaru Record Player

Designed by Audio-Technica Corporation, awarded as one of the very best audio products from Japan in 2025.

MRC Vison Market by Tomoya Akasaka, Platinum A' Design Award from Japan

MRC Vison Market

Designed by Tomoya Akasaka, awarded as one of the very best architecture from Japan in 2024.

Ryokan Ohana Hotel by Uds Ltd., Golden A' Design Award from Japan

Ryokan Ohana Hotel

Designed by Uds Ltd., awarded as one of the best interior from Japan in 2026.

Honey Drop Lighting by Akira Nakagomi, Platinum A' Design Award from Japan

Honey Drop Lighting

Designed by Akira Nakagomi, awarded as one of the very best lighting from Japan in 2023.

Oruha Chair by Yuya Nakazawa, Golden A' Design Award from Japan

Oruha Chair

Designed by Yuya Nakazawa, awarded as one of the best furniture from Japan in 2026.

Red Wave Entrance by Maiko Mochizuki and Rei Nishitani, Golden A' Design Award from Japan

Red Wave Entrance

Designed by Maiko Mochizuki and Rei Nishitani, awarded as one of the best trade show from Japan in 2023.

Typeface Calendar by Katsumi Tamura, Platinum A' Design Award from Japan

Typeface Calendar

Designed by Katsumi Tamura, awarded as one of the very best graphic from Japan in 2020.

Muji Hotel Beijing Hotel by Ryohin Keikaku Co.,Ltd. and UDS Ltd., Golden A' Design Award from Japan

Muji Hotel Beijing Hotel

Designed by Ryohin Keikaku Co.,Ltd. and UDS Ltd., awarded as one of the best interior from Japan in 2020.

Design Excellence of the Day

Designer of the Day

Designer of the Day

World's Best Designers and Star Architects

Every day the A' Design Award features a talented designer who creates original and innovative designs, products, projects and architecture as the Designer of the Day. Today, we present one of the world's greatest designers whose designs shape how we experience the world.

Design Interview of the Day

Design Interview of the Day

Conversations with the Minds Behind Good Design

Read the latest interviews and conversations on design, creativity and innovation between design journalists and world-famous designers, architects and brand managers. Learn how A' Design Award winner designers and brands deliver outstanding design excellence.

Design Team of the Day

Design Team of the Day

World's Greatest Design Teams

Every day the A' Design Award features a distinct award-winning, innovative and creative design team as the Design Team of the Day. Explore original and creative architecture, good design, fashion, graphic design and design strategy projects from design teams worldwide.

Design of the Day

Design of the Day

Award-winning Designs, Products and Projects

Every day the A' Design Award & Competition features a special design project demonstrating excellence in design as the Design of the Day. Today, we are pleased to showcase an award-winning design that makes a positive difference with its design excellence.

Design Legend of the Day

Design Legend of the Day

Legendary Designers and Their Award-Winning Works

Selected by the A' Design Award & Competition, the Design Legend of the Day highlights legendary designers who make our world a better place with their superior products and projects. Explore design portfolios of world-class designers, star architects and innovators.

Designer Highlight of the Day

Designer Highlight of the Day

Leading Designers, Star Architects and Top Innovators

Every day the A' Design Award & Competition spotlights an exceptional designer, star architect, creative leader or innovator whose works have been meritocratically selected as an outstanding example of good design as the Designer Highlight of the Day. Explore award-winning design portfolios.

Design Idea of the Day

Design Idea of the Day

Innovative Concepts and Creative Ideas

Every day the A' Design Award & Competition features a highly innovative design idea or creative concept showing original thinking and practical solutions as the Design Idea of the Day. Explore award-winning concepts, inventive approaches and inspiring visions worldwide.

Design Brand of the Day

Design Brand of the Day

World-Class Design-Driven Brands

Every day the A' Design Award & Competition features a distinguished design-driven brand, exploring the identity, creative vision, products and corporate projects of innovative enterprises and institutions as the Design Brand of the Day. Discover award-winning brands.

Design Trend of the Day

Design Trend of the Day

Emerging Styles and Creative Directions

Every day the A' Design Award & Competition explores an original design trend, featuring emerging styles, changing aesthetics and new creative directions in architecture, fashion, graphics, products and more as the Design Trend of the Day. Discover design trends today.

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