Unveiling the Saxon Design Kudos in Leipzig
In an evening ceremony marked by innovation and creativity, Leipzig played host to this year's design prizes. A jaw-dropping 15 ventures garnered recognition, an impressive feat considering a record-breaking 263 entries, according to Dresden's Economic Affairs Ministry.
The selection process resulted in 36 nominations worth a collective €80,000, echoing the hefty endowment that positions the prize among Germany's most prominent design accolades.
"The winning designs reveal the immense power and facets of design, transcending mere aesthetics," declared Martin Dulig, the Economic Affairs Minister, as per the press release. He further advocated that clever design solutions could help usher in a more sustainable future, guiding us in ways to live, work, and consume more mindfully.
All the nominees and their prize-winning masterpieces are slated for a public showcase at various venues in the ensuing year.
Diverse contributors lent their talent to these creative works. A particular highlight included a trio of young communication designers—Lisa-Marie Lüneburg, Tina Bobbe, Stefan Teubner, and Jan Ljubimov—who took home the honors for their interactive 'Scissors, Rock, Paper' exhibit [1].
Yichen Fan's tactile training system focused on minimally invasive surgeries, assisted by computer-aided technology, bagged the title in the young product design category. Honors also went to Emese Papp, who was presented with a special prize for her contributions to exoskeleton technology under the banner "Design and Occupational Safety."
[1] DPA, "Saxon Design Prize awarded in Leipzig," (accessed March 15, 2023).
