RCA and Hyundai Motor Group Announce 2026 Sustainability Award Winners
The Royal College of Art (RCA) has announced the winners of the 2026 Hyundai Motor Group Awards, now in their fourth year. These awards celebrate exceptional contributions to sustainability and creative practice, inviting submissions from the 2026 graduating cohort. Entries were evaluated across three categories: Inspiration, Innovation, and Aesthetics & Craft, with a judging panel featuring Simon Loasby, Head of Hyundai Design Centre, and Jochen Paeson, Head of Kia. This initiative emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to addressing global challenges, encouraging projects that challenge societal norms and propose solutions to the climate crisis.
Key facts
- The Royal College of Art (RCA) announced the winners of the 2026 Hyundai Motor Group Awards.
- The awards are in their fourth year.
- The awards recognize excellence in sustainability and creative practice.
- Submissions were open to the 2026 graduating cohort.
- Three categories: Inspiration, Innovation, and Aesthetics & Craft.
- Judging panel included Simon Loasby (Head of Hyundai Design Centre) and Jochen Paeson (Head of Kia).
- The initiative highlights interdisciplinary perspectives in addressing global challenges.
- Projects challenge societal norms and propose solutions to the climate crisis.
Entities
Institutions
- Royal College of Art
- Hyundai Motor Group
- Hyundai Design Centre
- Kia