Compasso d'Oro International Award
Associazione per il Disegno Industriale (ADI), Osaka
Since 2014, ADI – Association for Industrial Design has established the Compasso d’Oro International Award, launching a series of themed editions open to international participation. Each edition is dedicated to a specific theme, aimed at exploring emerging and significant aspects of design in its continuous evolution.
For Expo 2025 Osaka, ADI, in collaboration with the General Commissioner for Italy at Expo 2025 Osaka, is launching a new edition of the Compasso d’Oro International Award, inspired by the theme of the World Exposition: “Designing Future Society for Our Lives”.
THE THEME
“Designing Future Society for our Lives”
A theme aimed at guiding the international community’s participation in designing a sustainable society, encouraging individuals to express their ideas about how they envision living.
The theme is divided into three subcategories:
• Saving lives: Protecting and saving individuals’ lives.
• Empowering lives: Enriching individuals’ lives and expanding their potential.
• Connecting lives: Connecting individuals’ lives to build communities and enrich society.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE
Only companies and designers from the nations participating in Expo 2025 Osaka are eligible to participate, with products and services that have been effectively launched on the market.
Market launch period: from January 1, 2020, to December 31, 2024.
Products that contribute to the enhancement of the Expo theme will be evaluated within the following 8 thematic categories:
1. Design for living
2. Design for lighting
3. Design for mobility
4. Design for work
5. Design for the individual
6. Food Design
7. Service and Social design
8. Design for communication
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted by completing an online form on the website:
www.compassodorointernational.com
Applications open on September 16, 2024, and will close on March 10, 2025.
Participation fee: €1,000 per product or service entered
No additional costs will be required.
The official language of the award is English.
AWARD CEREMONY
The award ceremony will be held inside the Italian Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan on Septembe 5, 2025*.
During the event, the 20 Compasso d’Oro winners will be showcased.
*The date may change in case of unforeseen circumstances.
Learn more: https://compassodorointernational.com/