Grand Award of Design

Here are the winners of Grand Award of Design 2024! 🎉 🥇 Husqvarna Construction wins with its protective helmet that combines design and safety, resulting in a user-friendly, safe, and profitable product for both new sales and the aftermarket. SKUGGA Technology AB wins with its smart glasses, the first simple, fully scalable platform and ecosystem for mass-produced, fashion- and design-oriented smart glasses. Read full article here: https://lnkd.in/djYNKj9E

🏆 Och vinnarna är… Husqvarna Construction & SKUGGA Technology AB - stort grattis! 🏆   Husqvarna vinner med sin skyddshjälm som kombinerar design med säkerhet vilket har resulterat i en användarvänlig, säker och lönsam produkt, både för nyförsäljning och eftermarknaden.   Skugga vinner med sina smarta glasögon. De är den första enkla, fullt skalbara plattformen och ekosystemet för massproducerade smarta mode- och designinriktade glasögon.   Juryns motiveringar:   GOLD   "Through an exceptionally well-executed design process, the company has met user needs with an innovative certification process. They has successfully built upon a proven design, incorporating newly developed technology. This has resulted in a user-friendly, safe, and profitable product for both new sales and the aftermarket.   The company wins the competition with a perfect score, meeting all criteria for the Grand Design Award by using the design process in a professional and prioritized manner, combined with business development, innovation, and user-friendliness. Overall, this has resulted in clear commercial success, and in this case, excellent gross margins and strong sales growth for a completely new product added to their range."   PIONEER   The award is given to a product, service, or range that demonstrates potential for commercial success, where design plays a crucial role. The assessment also considers the overall design strategy, including the level of innovation, novelty, ergonomics, user benefits, environmental considerations, and production adaptation.

Here are the finalists in the Grand Award of Design 2024! 🏆 The juries in both the Gold and Pioneer categories have selected three standout finalists in each category. Gold Category - FläktGroup with ArtX. Design by Linus Fernström Arkitektur & Design - Husqvarna Group with Power Cutter Face Protection Husqvarna PE 10 H SmartGuard - Ullman Dynamics with Shock mitigation boat seats Pioneer Category - PowSurfer with Papersurf. Design Supplier: NinePointCircle - SKUGGA Technology AB SKUGGA Smart Eyewear Platform - Suturion with SutureTOOL The finalists will showcase their designs at an upcoming exhibition, Techarenan Zero, providing an opportunity for industry leaders, investors, and the public to engage with these innovative concepts firsthand. The winners will be announced at the Grand Design Awards ceremony on October 24, 2024. Read more about the finalists in the article: https://lnkd.in/g_J88aJa

Soon the application period is over - and then our experienced jury, handpicked representatives from various sectors, will dig in to the applications. Last day to apply is September 8th, 2024. Apply here: https://lnkd.in/dtudvfU7

"The key to the trolley, being as successful as it has been, is partly about very clear prioritization in functionality, but a large part also has to do with an aesthetic in the product. A unique model, you have not seen before." Finalists 2017 Production: Thule Group Design: Veryday

Recognizing products and services that excel in creativity, sustainability, innovation, functionality, and business potential - Its time to apply for this years Grand Award of Design. Apply before September 1st. https://lnkd.in/dtudvfU7

Finalists 2023 - Gold Category Inspired by the art of origami The STILFOLD technology used to create the STILRIDE 1 chassis pushes the boundaries of how sustainable steel constructions can be implemented.

Rococo furniture from used bed sheets or creating a community around trash. Inspiring actions and no time to waste - welcome to the Upcycling Cultur.

Winner 2023 - Gold Category Eleiko – Öppen, Barbell Collars Lifting experience through design & innovation Creating durable high performance products by leveraging materials and design to increase usability and reduce environmental impact.

"How can we measure our responsibility in relation to the impact we have?" Future of Design: AI, Human Centered Trends & Sustainability 🌱 Discussion on designers role in the green transition at Techarenan 2024. Insights by Towe Ressman, VP Group Brand & Design, Husqvarna 🌱