2025 JAPAN IDPA AWARD | The Japan International Pioneer Design Award ceremony and International Summit Forum were held in Tokyo.
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“The 7th Japan IDPA Award International Pioneer Design Award Ceremony and International Summit Forum 2025 was held in Tokyo, Japan on July 18. Over 300 award winners and representatives from design firms from more than 70 countries and regions around the world attended.
Members of the jury were also in attendance.
The Japan IDPA AWARD International Pioneer Design Prize was established in Tokyo in 2018. Co-hosted by the CEIDA International Design Association, Atelier Tenma Co., Ltd., top Japanese design agencies, and renowned designers, it aims to discover and honor outstanding works in the global design industry, and is considered one of the world’s most influential design awards.
The award covers a wide range of design fields, including architecture, interior, industrial, product, and graphic design. With “innovation, functionality, and sustainability” as its criteria, it brings together world-class designers and creative talents to drive innovation and sustainable development across the design industry.
Mr. Hasegawa Hiromu, Chair of the Japan IDPA AWARD International Pioneer Design Prize Jury, and Mr. Zhao Zhengping, Secretary-General of the IDPA AWARD International Pioneer Design Prize Organizing Committee, delivered opening remarks as guests, officially kicking off this year’s awards.
The International Summit Forum began with a presentation by Belgian designers Xaveer & Barbara. Founders of Claerhout-Van Biervliet Architecture, they create architecture tailored to clients’ needs. They also own the design studio Metamorphic Art Studio.
Theme: Freeform Design Thinking and Architectural Innovation
Next at the International Summit Forum, a presentation was given by Mr. Masakatsu Matsuyama, head of Matsuyama Architect and Associates. Mr. Matsuyama also serves as Vice President of the Japan Institute of Architects.
Theme: Architecture with Local Thinking
This year’s IDPA Award international jury consists of Chair Hasegawa Hiromu, along with internationally renowned designers Iijima Naoki, Shinya Norihiko, Suzuki Joe, Orihara Miki, and Sugibayashi Tomohiko.
For the 2025 Japan IDPA Awards, more than 3,800 entries were submitted from over 70 countries and regions worldwide. The event concluded on a high note once again, with numerous outstanding designs that promise to change people’s lives.
A total of 372 entries ultimately received awards. The Professional category covered architectural landscape design, interior design, product design, visual communication design, and UI design, with 42 sub-categories in total. Among the 42 professional categories, there were 13 Platinum Awards, 47 Gold Awards, 111 Silver Awards, and 201 International Pioneer Design Awards. In the Designer Awards category, there were 5 Most Influential Designer Awards and 35 Influential Pioneer Designer Awards. In the Agency Awards category, 4 Most Influential Design Agency Awards were presented.
Jury Chair Hasegawa Hiromu and Orihara Miki presented the 2025 Professional Platinum Awards to designers and design firms from Japan, Argentina, Brazil, Singapore, and China.
Jury members Iijima Naoki and Shinya Norihiko presented the 2025 Professional Gold Awards to designers and design firms from Belgium, Spain, Japan, Germany, Mexico, Indonesia, Greece, India, China, and South Korea.
Jury members Joe Suzuki and Sugibayashi Tomohiko presented the 2025 Professional Silver Awards to designers and design firms from Germany, Japan, Malaysia, India, Poland, Italy, Thailand, Israel, Vietnam, China, and Taiwan, among other countries and regions.
Jury Chair Hasegawa Hiromu and Iijima Naoki presented the 2025 Professional International Pioneer Design Awards to designers and design firms from Japan, Lebanon, Belgium, Thailand, India, Singapore, Italy, China, and Hong Kong.
Jury members Iijima Naoki and Orihara Miki presented the 2025 TOP 10 Designer Awards to the winning designers.
Jury Chair Hasegawa Hiromu and Shinya Norihiko presented the 2025 TOP 10 Agency Awards to the winning design agencies.
Jury Chair Hasegawa Hiromu and Orihara Miki presented the 2025 Professional Platinum Awards to designers and design firms from Japan, Argentina, Brazil, Singapore, and China.
Jury members Iijima Naoki and Shinya Norihiko presented the 2025 Professional Gold Awards to designers and design firms from Belgium, Spain, Japan, Germany, Mexico, Indonesia, Greece, India, China, and South Korea.
Jury members Joe Suzuki and Sugibayashi Tomohiko presented the 2025 Professional Silver Awards to designers and design firms from Germany, Japan, Malaysia, India, Poland, Italy, Thailand, Israel, Vietnam, China, and Taiwan, among other countries and regions.
Jury Chair Hasegawa Hiromu and Iijima Naoki presented the 2025 Professional International Pioneer Design Awards to designers and design firms from Japan, Lebanon, Belgium, Thailand, India, Singapore, Italy, China, and Hong Kong.
Jury members Iijima Naoki and Orihara Miki presented the 2025 TOP 10 Designer Awards to the winning designers.
Jury Chair Hasegawa Hiromu and Shinya Norihiko presented the 2025 TOP 10 Agency Awards to the winning design agencies.
The tension and anticipation of the awards ceremony transformed into a relaxed and enjoyable exchange during the tea break. The tea break area was decorated in a minimalist and modern style, with geometric acrylic dessert stands placed on pure white long tables, showcasing exquisite tea snacks full of design flair. Matcha mousse was cut into architectural lines, and black sesame macarons were adorned with edible gold leaf circuit patterns, reflecting the contest’s innovation theme.
The designers’ works not only achieved brilliant results at this year’s IDPA AWARD International Pioneer Design Award but also vividly demonstrated an attitude of integrating design thinking into various industries and responding to the needs of the times. We look forward to them continuing to create excellent design works and shaping the future of design with their creativity.
We are convinced that design has the power to change the world. With the motto “Explore, Coexist, Overcome – A Sustainable Future,” the Japan IDPA Award encourages designers to transcend traditional frameworks, balance human consideration with technological innovation, and leverage creativity to work towards the harmonious development of nature and society, supporting design to truly contribute to the future of humanity. Moving forward, the Japan IDPA Award will adopt a more open and inclusive approach, building a global design ecosystem and promoting the sharing of innovative resources and collaboration.
The 2025 Japan IDPA Award International Pioneer Design Award Ceremony has concluded in Tokyo.
We would like to thank all major media outlets that paid attention to and covered this event.”
