Celebrating Design Excellence
Discover the world's most creative and influential designers from various disciplines. Our extensive directory showcases designers who have made significant contributions to fields such as fashion, graphic design, interior design, and more.
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Ryuji Kojo, Toshihiro Obata
Japan (JP)
An architectural design firm led by Ryuji Kojo and Toshihiro Obata. Based in Fukuoka, they handle a wide range of design projects nationwide, including commercial spaces, residential architecture, interiors, furniture, and products. Recent notable works include "GC Nagasaki Dental Station" (2023), "Sushi Koji" (2022), "fan" (2022), and "House in Unzen" (2021). Major awards include the GERMAN DESIGN AWARD 2024 GOLD (2023), KUKAN DESIGN AWARD 2023 (2023), JID AWARD 2023 Interior Product division (2023), JAPAN WOOD DESIGN AWARD 2023 (2023), and JID AWARD 2022 NEXT AGE division (2022).
View ProfileJin Zhang
China (CN)
Jin Zhang, also known as Sanbu, has been continuously engaged in brand and product packaging strategy, design, and practice for 15 years. In 2020, he founded the Wuhan Sanbu brand design and also served as the chief designer, He is the most popular design force in central China. He also serves as Vice President of Wuhan Designer Salon, National Member of the Design Committee of the China Packaging Federation, Member of CDS Chinese Designer Salon, and Practical Mentor of Design Majors in Four Universities in China. Jin Zhang excels in creating brand and product packaging designs that combine aesthetic and commercial value by combining cultural and emotional elements to create core differences. He has long provided services to well-known brands such as Yellow Crane Tower, Yingbo Jinlongquan Beer, and TsingTao Beer, and his design works have won more than 130 professional design awards at home and abroad. including New York TDC Awards,Communication Arts, Graphics Gold Award, MUSE Platinum Award, A'Design Silver Award, IDA Silver Award, the DNA Paris Design Award, the German Best Brand Award, New York Product Design Award Silver Award, the Taiwan Gold Dot Award, Red Cotton Design Award, China Star Silver Award, Central South Star Gold Award, etc.
View ProfileLaura Niubó
United States of America (US)
Along with fine art and design, Niubó creates an evolving selection of artworks and objects. Laura gravitates towards places of light, which is reflected in her instinctual use of color. Color has been the north star and signature of differentiation behind the work of Laura Niubó through her professional and art career. She embraces color's emotional power, unlocking an artful, vibrant lifestyle. It energizes our feelings and influences our interactions with surrounding spaces. Moreover, she values how the story and message behind artwork foster our connection to it. Niubó's conceptual colorful expressions are abstractions of subjects that resonate with and matter to the audience. Her art and design endeavors to bring joy. And as a creative director and artist-designer, her mission is to infuse these powerful expressions into our everyday environment, elevating our emotions and transforming our experience by incorporating art as tangible objects.
View ProfileLea Vavra
Croatia (HR)
Kištra is a small design company from Zagreb. It was founded by industrial designer Lea Vavra. The core Kištra's business is the design and production of interactive, handmade soft toys for children. Kištra originates from the first plush toy manufacturing company in Zagreb (Croatia) – „Igračke Vavra“, which was founded by Lea's grandmother. From her, she inherited a love for toys and quality handmade products. What makes Kištra's toys special is the purposeful design that helps to refine fine motor skills and develop each child's creative skills.
View ProfileYu-Shan Liu
Taiwan (China) (TW)
After finishing my short-term job in the USA following the completion of my MA in interior design, I started working with my parents in their company. Here, I produce both renders and technical drawings, conduct measurements and surveys, and interact with clients. Over the years, working with them has helped me gain and develop both soft and hard skills, making me an all-rounded person in the field.
View ProfileQiuyu Li
Japan (JP)
Alex Li (Qiuyu Li), ph.D., born in Beijing, China in 1992, arrived in Japan in 2013. After obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Information Science, he pursued his research in design under the guidance of Prof. Yoshimaru Takahashi, In 2024, obtained a Doctorate in Fine Arts. With a strong interest in the design principles of 20th-century constructivism, Alex aims to revitalize traditional constructivism by incorporating East Asian aesthetics and exploring new possibilities. His experimental results have garnered numerous awards both domestically and internationally. A member of prestigious organizations such as the NY TDC(New York Type Directors Club), World Design Consortium (WDC), International Association of Designers (IAD), International Design Club (IDC), and Alliance of International Business Associations (AIBA), Alex actively engages in these communities, contributing to their missions and initiatives.
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