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The 2018 Winners Of The Annual 100% Design South Africa Awards Announced At Gala Event

South Africa’s leading product design showcase, 100% Design South Africa, announced its 2018 Design Award Winners at a Gala Awards Evening held at Gallagher Convention Centre on the night of Thursday 9 August 2018. The proceedings took place at the 100% Design Café designed by leading local artisans Houtlander. The evening was attended by a stellar lineup of industry personalities, designers, past winners and 100% Design South Africa exhibitors. The crowd was kept entertained into the night by design savvy journalists and DJ’s Zanele Kumalo and Zodwa Kumalo-Valentine.

The winners of the 100% Design Awards were chosen by an independent panel of 10 members including publishing editors, members of the media, designers, tastemakers and influencers. The 2018 judging panel included: Tiaan Nagel of House and Leisure; Ntombehle Shezi of Elle Decoration; Sumien Brink and Annemarie Meintjies of Visi; Leana Schoeman of the Sunday Times; Debbie Loots of Real Life Magazine; Zanele Kumalo of Media24; industrial designer Richard Sparks; Aiwekhoe Iyahen of Luxe Noir; and Daniel van der Merwe of the PPC Imaginarium.

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The judging process took place throughout the day on Wednesday 8 August 2018 and was facilitated and audited by Angus Campbell, Head of the Department of Industrial Design at the University of Johannesburg. The awards were judged in the following categories:

South African Designer of the Year – An annual award that seeks to recognise a designer who displays excellence in their field with regards to concept, quality and design.

Best Furniture Design – The judges were looking for a stylish piece of functional furniture from the residential, office or hospitality sector, whether local or international. This needed to be a new design from the last two years.

Best Product Design – An original design that shows intelligence and consideration in terms of material use.

Best Lighting Design – The judges were on the hunt for an electrical lighting solution, whether local or international, which showed style and innovation. Energy-saving considerations, although not a pre-requisite, were a bonus.

Best Textile Design, awarded in memory of Julian Gelb – An award that recognises excellence in fabric design.

Best Surface Design – Here, the criteria are style and/or innovation in wallpapers, wall treatments, wall coverings, fitted carpets, rugs, floor coverings, tiles or 3D-printed surfaces.

Best Stand Design – This award seeks to recognise a stand design that is eye-catching and promotes visitor interaction and engagement. The stand should add to the overall aesthetic and experience of 100% Design South Africa.

Best of 100% Talent – An award to recognise an emerging design talent.

 

The 2018 award-winners are as follows:

 

Best Lighting Design

Winner:  Joe Paine for his The Stilt Light

 

Surface Design

Winner:  SMTNG GOOD for throws

 

Best Textile Design

Winner:  lulasclan

 

Best of 100% New Talent

Winner:  Ben Orkin for his Nebnikro Ceramic Vessels

 

Best Office Design

Winner:  100% Office by Alice Hutton

 

Best Product Design

Winner:  Mother City Hardware for their Kitchen Island

 

Best Furniture Design

Winner:  Kino for both cabinets, the Heildronk Kas and the Neut Drinks Cabinet

 

Best Stand Design

Winner:  Yudu

 

Designer of the Year

Winner:  Houtlander

 

According to 100% Design South Africa Programme Director Cathy O’Clery: “The 100% Design Awards are a way for designers to be recognised for their achievements and a way for us to highlight standout work, as well as encourage an ever-increasing standard across the board, year on year.”

Held alongside Decorex Joburg, 100% Design South Africa runs until 12 August 2018 and promises to titillate the senses with the very best of local product design showcased alongside top international brands.

For more information, visit: www.100percentdesign.co.za

 

Essential information for 100% Design South Africa Dates:

8 August – Trade only

9 August – Consumer and trade

10 August – Consumer and trade

11 August – Consumer and trade

12 August – Consumer and trade
Opening times: 10am – 6pm daily
Ticket prices: R120 for adults; R20 for kids under 12; R90 for trade
and exhibitors.
Venue: Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, Gauteng

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