DBEW Award Ceremony debuts at Milan Design Week 2026, honoring 40 teams from global competition
On April 21, 2026, the ADI Design Museum in Milan, Italy, will host the first-ever DBEW Award Ceremony during Milan Design Week. This event will honor the 2026 winners selected from more than 800 international entries, featuring 10 main award recipients and 30 teams receiving Honorable Mentions. Organized by the Oriental Culture & Design Center (OCDC), the ceremony emphasizes a blend of Eastern philosophical insights with Western practical design. The awards, crafted from reclaimed Korean pine, represent renewal. This gathering encourages conversation, enabling winners to share their experiences and delve into human-centered creativity in an AI-influenced era. The first 100 attendees at 10:00 AM will receive special souvenirs, with all guests granted free access to museum exhibits.
Key facts
- The DBEW Award Ceremony is an inaugural event occurring on April 21, 2026.
- It takes place at the ADI Design Museum in Milan, Italy, during Milan Design Week.
- The ceremony honors 2026 winners: 10 primary award recipients and 30 Honorable Mention teams.
- Winners were selected from over 800 global submissions across 44 countries.
- The award is organized by the Oriental Culture & Design Center (OCDC), based on over 20 years of research.
- Physical awards are handcrafted from Korean pine trees salvaged from forest fires.
- The event includes a forum for laureates to share personal journeys and experimental processes.
- The first 100 guests at the 10:00 AM opening receive exclusive souvenirs by a world-renowned designer.
Entities
Institutions
- DBEW Award
- ADI Design Museum
- Oriental Culture & Design Center (OCDC)
- designboom
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Korean