La Fábrica Wins 2026 National Design Award
La Fábrica has been honored with the 2026 National Design Award in the Design and Enterprise category, presented by Spain's Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities. This accolade celebrates innovative business practices. Founded in 1996 by Alberto Anaut with the magazine Matador, La Fábrica has played a key role in enriching Spain's cultural landscape, initiating projects like PHotoESPAÑA, NotodoFilmFest, and the Madrid Design Festival. With its 30th anniversary and the Madrid Design Festival's 10th edition approaching, this recognition underscores the company's significant impact. The award was determined by a distinguished panel of judges.
Key facts
- La Fábrica won the 2026 National Design Award in Design and Enterprise category.
- The award is given by Spain's Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities.
- The award has been granted since 1987.
- La Fábrica was founded in 1996 by Alberto Anaut with the magazine Matador.
- La Fábrica founded PHotoESPAÑA in 1998.
- La Fábrica launched Madrid Design Festival in 2018.
- La Fábrica launched FORMA Design Fair in 2026.
- Jury members included Juan Melgar Jaquotot, Ignacio Lavernia Company, María Navarro Torres, Margarita Barrera Cano, and Jesús del Hoyo Arjona.
Entities
Artists
- Alberto Anaut
Institutions
- La Fábrica
- Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities
- Matador
- PHotoESPAÑA
- PHotoBolsillo
- NotodoFilmFest
- La Casa Encendida
- La Noche de los Libros
- Festival Eñe
- Matadero Madrid
- La Cárcel de Segovia
- La Térmica de Málaga
- Club Matador
- Madrid Design Festival
- Festival Fronteras
- Festival de las Ideas
- Alianza por la Lana
- FORMA Design Fair
Locations
- Spain
- Madrid
- Segovia
- Málaga