The winners of Bolia Design Awards
It all began in the summer, and throughout the spring we received over 1,000 inspiring and innovative design submissions from hopeful designers all over the world. Our professional jury has now found the winner of the Jury Prize, and has found the winner of the Audience Prize.
The winners are….
Patchwork Trays
GINI MOYNIER
Jury Prize
Patchwork Trays
By GINI MOYNIER, Switzerland
Patchwork is a collection of trays inspired by Korean Bojagi textile patchwork, combining various wood species into a modern, graphic design. Using natural, durable wood, the trays reflect traditional off-cut patterns while merging Korea's textile heritage with Swiss woodworking. This collection reimagines traditional techniques for a world with limited resources.
Morsa Chair
Alessa Grotz
People's Choice Prize
Morsa Chair
By Alessa Grotz, Germany
The Morsa chair is a lounge chair that combines comfort, durability, and style in a timeless design. Its oak base, finished with satin wood oil, contrasts with the lightweight, almost floating seat and backrest made of aircraft plywood. The chair’s three parts connect using visible M6 flat bolt screws, allowing for easy disassembly, repair, or customisation. Crafted with just enough 1.5 mm plywood layers for stability, it showcases both flexibility and durability.
Circularity Prize
Upholding our standards for sustainability and transparency in design
Bolia Design Awards saw over 1,000 inspiring proposals from all around the world, which we’re immensely grateful for. However, none fully met the high standards we set for our Circularity Prize, which requires every component to be recyclable and all materials documented.
This outcome reaffirms our dedication to driving the industry forward by setting a high bar for sustainability and transparency in design. We believe that true circularity is essential for the future, and we will continue to champion designs that align with our vision for a more sustainable way forward.
A big thank you
Thanks to all those who took part. Those of you who impressed and inspired us, and found their way into our creative playground. Every design idea has had a message to share and added a new, global touch to our Scandinavian corner of the world. And we believe this creates something utterly invaluable.
Meet the jury
We believe that something very special is created when different perspectives, industries and experiences meet. That’s why our professional jury consists of exciting personalities, who come from different backgrounds in the design industry, each contributing their own perspective on the design of the future. And together we share a passion for great visions, innovative solutions, responsibility and beautiful design.
A tribute to creativity
Every year since 2007, we've paid tribute to the bright new talent in the industry. To give something back. To create the space and capacity for new talent, new ideas and new ways.
We believe that something utterly unique is created in the intersection between tradition and innovation. And that fresh, new talent is the future.
Take part in the next Bolia Design Awards
We're already looking forward to this summer, where Bolia Design Awards opens for entries once again. Nearer the time, we'll share more details about the specific dates and practical information in our newsletter. Make sure you subscribe to the newsletter and follow us on our social media so that you're notified when, once again, we delve into the future of design and the new, exciting opportunities that help make us better and more sustainable.
Prizes
- Jury Prize
Every year, we team up with passionate creatives from the lifestyle and design industry. Together they make up our professional jury, which selects this year’s finalists and winners of the Jury Prize and the Circularity Prize.
- People's Choice Prize
The People's Choice Prize is selected by you, our customers. The eight finalists are put to the vote on Bolia.com, and then it's up to you to vote for the design you think has the greatest potential.
- Circularity Prize
When the jury selects the Circularity Prize, they are looking for a design where circular design solutions are incorporated into every detail and component. A design made from sustainably certified or recycled materials. A design that has the least possible impact on the environment throughout its lifetime and which in terms of identity, look and design is timeless and relevant year after year.