iF DESIGN AWARD | Juror (Germany)
At the pinnacle of global design awards
The iF DESIGN AWARD, founded in 1953, is one of the world's most influential and credible design awards, recognized alongside the Red Dot and IDEA as the world's top three design awards.
Within the iF design award system, the iF DESIGN AWARD, iF STUDENT DESIGN AWARD, and iF SOCIAL IMPACT PRIZE together constitute the three core award categories officially certified by iF, respectively targeting professional design practice, outstanding design achievements, and the power of global youth and future design talent.
The iF STUDENT DESIGN AWARD, as a key component of the iF official award system, has long focused on university students and young designers worldwide, emphasizing social responsibility, sustainable development, forward-looking innovation, and design thinking. It is regarded by the international design community as an important platform for discovering future design leaders.
On this occasion, Li Sheng, Founder of Asia Design Week, was invited to serve as a juror for the iF STUDENT DESIGN AWARD, becoming part of the iF DESIGN international jury system and participating in the official iF judging mechanism and academic evaluation framework. This not only reflects his sustained influence in professional design judgment, international academic vision, and the cultivation of young design talent but also further strengthens the participation of Asian design forces within the iF global jury system.
https://ifdesign.com/en/if-design-award-and-jury/jury/profile/li-sheng/15364
iF 官网评委介绍页面
MUSE Design Awards ｜评委（美国）
2.MUSE Design Awards | Juror (USA)Known as the "Oscars of the design world," this global creative award is of the highest caliber.
The MUSE Design Awards, established in 2015, is one of the significant global competitions under the International Awards Associate (IAA). It has long focused on卓越 practice in design, art, and the creative industries and is renowned in the industry as the "Oscars of the design world," making it one of the authoritative awards with extensive international influence in the global creative field today.
Under a high-standard international jury system and rigorous evaluation criteria, the MUSE Design Awards annually attracts participation from outstanding designers, institutions, and brands from numerous countries and regions worldwide, covering fields such as product design, architecture and interior, visual communication, digital media, fashion, and跨界 design. Its judging process emphasizes originality, professional depth, social value, and commercial sustainability, fully reflecting the development direction and industry standards of contemporary design.
The MUSE Design Awards are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of design and creativity, inspiring designers to continuously explore and innovate through its international platform, and thereby promoting the elevation of overall standards in the global design community.
Li Sheng was invited to serve as an international juror for the MUSE Design Awards, deeply参与 the professional evaluation work of this award, further demonstrating his academic judgment and industry influence within the international design field.
https://design.museaward.com/our-judge.php
MUSE Official Jury Poster
3.IDA – International Design Awards | Juror (USA)
A Major International Design Award for the Global Professional Design Community
IDA – International Design Awards | Juror (USA)
The IDA (International Design Awards) is a major international design award originating in the United States,面向 the global community of design professionals and institutions. It has long been dedicated to recognizing outstanding design achievements that demonstrate exceptional creativity, professional depth, and social value in fields such as industrial design, product design, architecture, interior design, graphic and visual communication, and fashion design. Founded in 2007, the IDA is held annually, with the 19th edition taking place in 2025.
The IDA is renowned for its highly international participation structure and professional judging mechanism. The jury is composed of designers, scholars, and industry experts from various countries around the world. The evaluation criteria emphasize design innovation, the balance between function and aesthetics, technical feasibility, and the response to social and cultural contexts. The award has a持续影响力 in international design education, design practice, and the cultivation of emerging design talent.
As an international award platform focusing on the professional design system and the future direction of design, the IDA pays particular attention to emerging design languages, interdisciplinary integration, and experimental and forward-looking design practices. It is widely regarded as an important bridge connecting global design talent with the international stage.
Li Sheng was invited to serve as an international juror for the IDA – International Design Awards, participating in the professional evaluation and academic judgment of the award. This further reflects his comprehensive capabilities within the international design jury system, cross-cultural design understanding, and analysis of global design trends.
Official Jury Introduction Page:
https://www.idesignawards.com/jury/li-sheng/
4.A' Design Award & Competition ｜Juror (Italy)
An important international comprehensive design award platform
A' Design Award & Competition | Juror (Italy)
An important international comprehensive design award platform.
Headquartered in Italy, the A' Design Award & Competition is an international comprehensive design competition platform面向 designers, design agencies, enterprises, and researchers worldwide. It covers numerous professional categories including Product Design, Industrial Design, Architecture and Spatial Design, Visual Communication, Service Design, and Art and Design Research, enjoying extensive participation and high recognition in European and global design fields.
The award is renowned for its细分 category settings and wide coverage. Through a systematic evaluation process, it comprehensively assesses entries based on innovation, functionality, aesthetic expression, feasibility, and social value, emphasizing the practical significance of design in real-world application, industrial practice, and social contexts. Its judging mechanism involves the participation of designers, scholars, and industry experts from different countries and professional backgrounds, reflecting a distinct international character.
The A' Design Award & Competition also places great importance on the international dissemination and professional showcasing of design achievements. Through annual winner announcements, design yearbooks, international exhibitions, and a global promotion network, it provides outstanding design works with持续 international exposure and professional exchange opportunities, becoming one of the key platforms for many designers and institutions to enter the international design system.
Li Sheng was invited to serve as an international juror for the A' Design Award & Competition, participating in the professional evaluation work of the award. This reflects his sustained influence in design professional judgment, cross-cultural design understanding, and the international jury system.
Official Jury Introduction Page:
https://awardjury.com/
5.European Product Design AwardJuror(USA) ｜
An important international award in the field of product design.
European Product Design Award (EPDA) | Juror
The European Product Design Award (EPDA) is an international product design award面向 global designers, design agencies, and enterprises. It is dedicated to recognizing design achievements that demonstrate卓越 performance in product innovation, industrial design, user experience, and manufacturing quality. The award focuses on the applied value of product design in real life and industrial systems, emphasizing the positive role of design in society, business, and sustainable development.
The European Product Design Award is widely recognized for its清晰 professional categories, international participation structure, and rigorous evaluation process. Entries cover numerous product design fields, including consumer electronics, home products, vehicles, medical equipment, and lifestyle products. The judging process involves the participation of designers, scholars, and industry experts from different countries and professional backgrounds, ensuring the professionalism and international perspective of the results.
Asia Design Week maintains a long-term friendly partnership with the European Product Design Award, engaging in ongoing cooperation around international design exchange, the promotion of outstanding design achievements, mutual recommendation of design talent, and cross-regional collaboration. This partnership jointly promotes交流 and linkage between the Asian and European design ecosystems.
As the Founder of Asia Design Week, Li Sheng also deeply participates in the construction of the international design award system and cooperation mechanisms. Through his involvement in relevant international design exchanges and judging work, he continuously promotes mutual understanding and collaboration between Asian design forces and European design platforms.
Official Jury Introduction Page:
https://www.productdesignaward.eu/jury/li-sheng/
6.Goldreed Industrial Design Award | Juror (China)
An important award in the field of Chinese industrial design.
The Goldreed Industrial Design Award (referred to as the "Goldreed Award" or "GIDA") was established in 2019. Supported by the Hebei Provincial People's Government and the Management Committee of Hebei Xiong'an New Area, it is hosted by the Xiong'an New Area Future Industrial Design Research Institute and organized by the Goldreed Industrial Design Award Organizing Committee. It is an international, professional, and market-oriented award in the field of industrial design. As one of the important national-level awards in the Chinese industrial design sector, it面向 domestic and international designers, design institutions, and enterprises to solicit outstanding industrial design achievements. It aims to recognize works demonstrating卓越 performance in product innovation, industrial manufacturing, user experience, material and process application, while emphasizing design's role in driving industrial upgrading, market value, and social responsibility.
Through open calls, professional evaluations, and an international perspective, the award ensures that winning works are fully assessed for innovation, functionality, aesthetic value, and feasibility. The jury is composed of senior designers, scholars, and experts from design schools, industry associations, and enterprises, reflecting professionalism and authority. The Goldreed Industrial Design Award, as a partner of Asia Design Week, is committed to jointly empowering local industries and design in Hebei.
Li Sheng was invited to serve as a juror for the 6th Goldreed Industrial Design Award, participating in the professional evaluation. Leveraging his extensive practical experience in design and international perspective, he provides professional judgment in the award's review process while simultaneously promoting the alignment and exchange between Chinese industrial design and international design standards.
Official Jury Introduction Page:
http://www.goldreedaward.com/page/expert_details
7.TGA (Tiangang Award) | Juror (China)
An International Design Award Specializing in the Liquor Industry
The Tiangang Award is a high-standard international design competition organized by the China Alcoholic Drinks Association, dedicated to promoting the development of Chinese liquor culture and innovative design. The Tiangang Award comprises several sub-competitions, with Mr. Li Sheng being invited to serve as a juror for its two core events:
Yushang Award · World Fine Liquor & Fine Vessel Design Competition
This competition focuses on the innovation and aesthetic value of global liquor vessel design, packaging design, and related cultural and creative products. It recognizes works that demonstrate卓越 performance in product innovation, material and craftsmanship, functionality and aesthetic expression, while also promoting the upgrading of the liquor vessel industry, cultural dissemination, and market value enhancement.
Tianren Heyi Award · World Fine Liquor Cultural and Creative Product Competition
Emphasizing the cultural concept of "Harmony between Nature and Humanity" (Tianren Heyi), this competition encourages designers to closely integrate Chinese liquor culture with the design of cultural and creative products. It aims to achieve the dual enhancement of cultural connotation and market value, exploring innovative paths for the liquor cultural and creative industry.
Through open calls, professional evaluations, and an international perspective, the award ensures that entries are fully assessed for innovation, cultural value, aesthetic expression, and industrial application potential. The jury is composed of design experts, industry scholars, and enterprise representatives, reflecting professionalism and authority.
Li Sheng was invited to serve as a juror for the Tiangang Award, participating in the professional evaluation work for both the Yushang Award and the Tianren Heyi Award. Leveraging his extensive practical experience in design and international perspective, he provides professional judgment in the selection of outstanding fine liquors, vessels, and cultural and creative products, while simultaneously assisting in the innovative dissemination and international exchange of Chinese liquor culture.
天觥奖TGA 评审合照
8.Mr. Li Sheng's 2025 Domestic and International Design Award Jury/Advisory Roles | List (in no particular order)
iF设计奖 | iF Design Award
缪斯设计奖 | MUSE Design Award
亚洲新锐艺术与设计大奖 | Asian Vanguard Art and Design Award
意大利 A' 设计奖 | A' Design Award and Competition
美国国际设计大奖（IDA） | International Design Awards
欧洲产品设计奖 | European Product Design Award
金芦苇工业设计奖 | Goldreed Industrial Design Award
东京设计奖 | Tokyo Design Awards
天觥奖·世界美酒文创产品大赛 | World Alcoholic Cultural and Creative Products Competition
天人合一·世界美酒美器设计大赛 | Yu Shang Award · World Alcoholic Vessel Design Competition
海南国际设计师大赛 | Hainan International Designer Competition
东盟-中国设计融合大赛 | ASEAN-CHINA Design Convergence Competition
东方创意之星设计大赛 | Orient Star Design Award
东方设计奖 | Orient Design Award
创奇环球设计大奖 | Wonder Global Design Awards
ECA国际创意设计大赛 | East Creative Award
“国韵新生”国际创意设计大赛 | “National Charm" International Design Competition
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