We are pleased to announce that the Shortlist (183 entries) has been selected from the Longlist (445 entries) through a rigorous second round of judging.
In addition, the Young Talent Prize (72 entries by applicants under the age of 35 nominated for the longlist), which was newly established this year, has also been decided.
From the Shortlist works, the Gold, Silver, and Bronze Prizes will be decided at the third round of judging on August 23, and the Grand Prix, KUKAN OF THE YEAR 2025, will be selected from among the Gold Prizes.

KUKAN DESIGN AWARD 2025
→ Shortlist (183 entries) is here.
→ Young Talent Prize (72 entries) is here.

Upcoming Schedule
August 23 : 3rd and final round of judging (Gold, Silver, Bronze will be finalized)
November 21 : Award ceremony and announcement of KUKAN OF THE YEAR 2025

As with last year, we are offering Shortlist winners the opportunity to apply for the German design award, the iF DESIGN AWARD 2026.
The application registration fee for the iF Design Award 2026 will be waived, and the online pre-selection (digital review) for the iF Design Award 2026 will also be waived. At the time of application registration, you will advance directly to the final review held in Germany as a finalist for the iF Design Award 2026.
→ “the KUKAN DESIGN AWARD & iF DESIGN AWARD Partnership Alliance special website” is here.