Winner: Designer of the year 2025. New York City-based design studio Benwu Studio.
Benwu Studio was founded in New York City in 2012 by Chinese designers Hongchao Wang and Pengyou. It is a multi-disciplinary design practice with experience in product, interior, and set design.

Recent projects include Atrium Lighting Series and Takara Standard × TAKUMIKOU | Xiyingmen Flagship Store.

"Benwu presented its 10th-anniversary retrospective at this year's Milan Design Week, showcasing its comprehensive capabilities spanning limited-edition items, products, interiors, architecture, brand strategy, and exhibition design. Its exceptionally broad scope positions it as one of China's few design firms with such outstanding all-around expertise." our design judges commented.