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Compasso d'Oro International Edition Awards at Expo 2025 Osaka

award · 2026-04-26

The Compasso d'Oro International Edition, associated with Expo 2025 Osaka, recognized 20 projects and granted 35 Honorable Mentions, showcased at the Italy Pavilion designed by Mario Cucinella until October 13. Centered around the theme 'Designing Future Society for Our Lives,' the awards featured categories such as Saving Lives, Empowering Lives, and Connecting Lives. This marks the third international edition, following those in 2015 and 2017, and is open to designers and companies worldwide. ADI President Luciano Galimberti highlighted the importance of promoting dialogue in design. Among the notable winners are Giorgia Lupi's '1.347 days – My life with long Covid' (USA), Caimi Brevetti's 'A + E Technology' (Italy), and Shenzhen Jamr's 'Mom's Hug' (China). The jury observed emerging trends in health, sustainability, circularity, and AI integration.

Key facts

  • Compasso d'Oro International Edition 2025 awarded 20 projects and 35 Honorable Mentions.
  • Exhibition runs until October 13 at Italy Pavilion, Expo 2025 Osaka.
  • Pavilion designed by Mario Cucinella.
  • Theme: 'Designing Future Society for Our Lives' with three categories.
  • Third international edition; previous editions in 2015 and 2017.
  • Open to companies and designers worldwide.
  • ADI President Luciano Galimberti cited fostering dialogue across design interpretations.
  • Winners include Giorgia Lupi, Philippe Starck, and Masami Takahashi.

Entities

Artists

  • Giorgia Lupi
  • Luciano Galimberti
  • Mario Cucinella
  • Jean-Michel Wilmotte
  • Francesco Lucchese
  • Fabrizio Crisà
  • Marco De Santi
  • Alessandro Paoletti
  • Roberto Giacomucci
  • Philippe Starck
  • Technology Hanson Dong
  • Masami Takahashi

Institutions

  • ADI (Associazione per il Disegno Industriale)
  • Pentagram
  • Caimi Brevetti
  • iGuzzini
  • Wilmotte & Industries
  • Vetreria Vistosi
  • ARIAFINA
  • Martinelli Luce
  • Natural Studio
  • Fratelli Guzzini
  • Kartell
  • Shenzhen Jamr
  • Masami Design
  • Aoyama Ganukin University
  • New York Times
  • Commissariato Generale per la partecipazione italiana
  • Bureau des Expositions
  • Expo 2025 Osaka

Locations

  • Osaka
  • Japan
  • Italy
  • USA
  • China
  • Murano
  • Milano

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