WDR – World Design Rankings has announced the updated design rankings of countries based on the number of design awards won at international juried design competitions and awards. United States ranked as number 1 among the 97 represented countries, followed by China, Italy, Hong Kong, Great Britain, Turkey, Australia, Portugal and Taiwan which took the top positions in 2017.
Nine new countries are included in the 2017 rankings: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Luxembourg, Kenya, Tanzania, Liechtenstein, Armenia, Cameroon and Swaziland. Top 10 changed significantly this year as the rankings are now based on Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron awards won by designers from represented countries instead of aggregate number of awards won by each country
Some of the previous year’s winners
Blanco Ikon Kitchen Sink by Lori Dolnick is Winner in Building Materials, Construction Components, Structures & Systems Design Category, 2016 – 2017. More info here
Dishdrawer™ Drawer Dishwasher by Caitlin Davis is Winner in Home Appliances Design Category, 2016 – 2017. More info here
Heart Bike Hanger by Martin Foret is Winner in Furniture, Decorative Items and Homeware Design Category, 2016 – 2017. More info here
Jazz Shower by Vlad Mititelu is Winner in Bathroom Furniture and Sanitary Ware Design Category, 2016 – 2017. More info here
N1 Series Knives by Cangshan is Winner in Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design Category, 2016 – 2017. More info here
P.a. Home Office by Aarti Aggarwal is Winner in Furniture, Decorative Items and Homeware Design Category, 2016 – 2017. More info here
Recliner (single)-Studio Stirling Hanging Chair by Joanina and David Pastoll is Winner in Furniture, Decorative Items and Homeware Design Category, 2016 – 2017. More info here
Safari Ceramic Floor Tiles by Tolga Berkay & Bien Design Team is Winner in Building Materials, Construction Components, Structures & Systems Design Category, 2016 – 2017. More info here
Sagano Bamboo Furniture Chair and Lamps by Alice Minkina is Winner in Furniture, Decorative Items and Homeware Design Category, 2016 – 2017. More info here
Timbiriche Work Table by Cecilia Alcocer & Diego Lizama is Winner in Furniture, Decorative Items and Homeware Design Category, 2016 – 2017. More info here
Tre Modular Concrete Tile Series by Next Ship – Levi Fignar is Winner in Building Materials, Construction Components, Structures & Systems Design Category, 2016 – 2017. More info here
Unu Shelf and Wardrobe System by Bonnelycke Mdd is Winner in Furniture, Decorative Items and Homeware Design Category, 2016 – 2017. More info here
Set in Portugal’s Algarve region, this compact home began life as a standard 6-meter by 2.5-meter cargo container—and still proudly shows it. Reimagined by...
Artista is a 7.2-metre architecturally designed home by Australian company Tiny Tect Tiny Houses that cleverly blends style and function. From its well-appointed kitchen,...
Dishdrawer™ Drawer Dishwasher by Caitlin Davis is Winner in Home Appliances Design Category, 2016 – 2017. More info here
