Philippe Starck Receives DesignEuropa Lifetime Achievement Award 2026
At the 2026 DesignEuropa Awards held in Ljubljana, the Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to French designer Philippe Starck, coinciding with the event's 10th anniversary. In a recent interview, Starck highlighted an upcoming transformative shift in industrial design, prioritizing environmental sustainability and dematerialization. He calls for a unified ten percent decrease in production and opposes the trend of short product lifespans, advocating instead for enduring, high-quality designs in collaboration with brands like Alessi and Flos. This year's shortlist features finalists from Czechia, Germany, Latvia, Slovenia, and Spain across multiple industries. Additionally, the edition introduces the Next Generation Design Award for individuals under 29 and a Public Choice Award. Starck envisions that future designers will prioritize service over materials.
Key facts
- Philippe Starck received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 DesignEuropa Awards in Ljubljana.
- The awards are organized by the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO).
- The 2026 edition marks the 10th anniversary of the DesignEuropa Awards.
- Starck advocates dematerialization, stating 'less materiality means more intelligence and more humanity.'
- He proposes a collective ten percent reduction in output as positive de-growth.
- Starck collaborates with manufacturers including Alessi, Baccarat, Cassina, Duravit, Flos, Kartell, Target, and Emeco.
- The 2026 shortlist includes finalists from Czechia, Germany, Latvia, Slovenia, and Spain.
- The edition introduces the Public Choice Award and continues the Next Generation Design Award for creators up to 29.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO)
- DesignEuropa Awards
- Alessi
- Baccarat
- Cassina
- Duravit
- Flos
- Kartell
- Target
- Emeco
- Axiom Space
- DIOR
- LA REDOUTE
- designboom
Locations
- Ljubljana
- Slovenia
- Czechia
- Germany
- Latvia
- Spain
- Ronda