Each year the work exhibited in Core77 Design Awards reflects the ambitious and progressive nature of the design industry as it evolves, and the winners and honorees of the 2022 awards season were no exception. Judges saw projects that continue to push the boundaries of innovation, while many also emphasized the importance of highlighting values of sustainability and equity within the development of products, services and systems.
Here are some projects from the awards we wrote articles about in 2022 that received lots of attention for their novel approaches to design:
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Dan Harden’s Skrolla Chair, made with just wood and clever plywood bending tricks
from the article, This Chair Made of Only Six Wood Parts Aims to Stand as a Modern Classic
The Outlines Shower Liner System, a more sustainable solution for recycling shower liners
From the article, 6 Projects That Present Sustainable Solutions to Everyday Problems
The fuseproject designed Forust 3D Printed Vine Collection, made entirely from industrial sawdust waste
From the article, This 3D Printed Accessory Line Isn’t Just Beautiful, It Also Redirects Factory Wood Waste
Nuro’s zero-occupant autonomous delivery vehicle delivers goods to your doorstep, making streets safer and food more accessible
From the article, 6 Future-Forward Projects Imagining More Empathetic, Efficient Communities
VODA, a smart, compostable water filter that targets and filters out contaminants according to your zip code
From the article, This Eco-Friendly, Personalized Water Filter Knows Where You Live
Parelio, a solar-powered beach umbrella that makes for more sustainable energy use in the summertime
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From the article, The Solar-Powered Beach Umbrella Wants to Make Summer Energy Use More Sustainable
A college course that had student designing for beavers in fragile forest ecosystems
From the article, This Beaver-Centered College Course Makes a Case for Designing Beyond Human Perspectives
Loom, a platform that helps individuals shape their digital legacies and pass on life stories
From the article, Loom Helps Family Members Build Their Digital Legacy Together
Spongik, an antimicrobial and 100% biodegradable kitchen sponge
From the article, 6 Projects That Present Sustainable Solutions to Everyday Problems
An adaptive hospital solution that empowers patients to transform their exam room into a therapeutic and immersive environment, by Philips and Recornect
From the article, 6 Future-Forward Projects Imagining More Empathetic, Efficient Communities
The 2023 Core77 Design Awards open for entry kicks off on January 9th—learn more about the Core77 Design Awards here
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