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London Design Medals - LDF12

Accolades that recognise the contribution made by leading design figures and emerging talents to London and the industry, with four London Design Medals awarded at a dinner with key figures from the design and creative industries, and government.

THE LONDON DESIGN MEDAL

The highest accolade bestowed upon an individual who has distinguished themselves within the industry and demonstrated consistent design excellence over a number of years.

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL

Honours an individual who has made significant and fundamental contributions to the design industry over their career. 


EMERGING DESIGN MEDAL

Recognises an individual who has made an impact on the design scene within five years of graduation.


DESIGN INNOVATION MEDAL

Celebrates an individual who has built one or more businesses where design lies at the core of its development and success.

The London Design Medal Jury members include:

Ozwalk Boateng OBE, Tailor

Es Devlin, Artist & Designer

Dr. Tristram Hunt, Director of V&A

Yinka Ilori, Artist & Designer

Suhair Khan, Technology Entrepreneur and Creative Leader

Jay Osgerby, Founding Director of Barber Osgerby

Ben Parker, Founding Partner of Made Thought

Dr. Rathna Ramanathan, Head of College, Central Saint Martins

Alice Rawsthorn OBE, Design Critic

Jemma Read, Global Head of Bloomberg Philanthropies

Raoul Shah, CEO of Exposure

Wai Shin Li, CEO of Dezeen

Justine Simons OBE, Deputy Mayor for Culture and the Creative Industries

Jane Withers, Director of Jane Withers Studio

Ben Evans CBE, Director of London Design Festival