GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2025

When people work, the environment and space they work in can have a significant impact on the efficiency and quality of their work. The design process and thinking behind the brand logotype are convincing, and the finished product is simple and beautiful. You can sense the brand vision of creating an environment and space where diverse people can perform to their full potential. Overall, it has a universal and creative appeal as globally deployed branding that presents the worldview of beautiful and original products.

Composed of a combination of large and small blocks, this sofa is a simple yet powerful product. The floating small blocks not only function as tables and seats, but also have a structure that allows them to be combined in various directions. As a product that encourages communication between people from multiple directions and creates movement and interaction in the space, the high expandability that expands from a single module and the visual appeal of the color combinations were highly praised. It is a product that brings individuality and flexibility to the space and stimulates the user's creativity.

This product is a modular piece of furniture inspired by lounge seats from the 1970s, reinterpreted in a modern context. The four units of different heights are comfortable and functional, while their sculptural form displays a rich expressive power, bringing depth and spaciousness to the space. The design has been highly praised for its ability to create a variety of scenes required in modern offices and public spaces through a variety of arrangements and combinations with tables, and for providing users with a place for smooth communication.

This product is a table that can flexibly accommodate diverse work styles. Its unique tabletop shape and structure, in which the edge of the tabletop is supported by a single leg, give greater freedom in seating position, and its functionality of encouraging natural communication while maintaining a comfortable sense of distance is seamlessly incorporated into the product. It also offers excellent stability, and is available in a wide range of tabletop shapes, colors, and materials. Furthermore, careful consideration has been given to the handling of power and other wiring, and its flexibility to suit different uses and spatial concepts was also highly praised.

This manufacturer has over half a century of experience honing picking technology for automated warehouses, and has developed this medication picking device by leveraging that experience. The slim, compact design is considerate of the installation environment, with a straightforward design that minimizes unevenness and a flat surface that blends in with the medicine cabinet, and also takes into consideration on-site traffic flow and cleanability. The main unit is equipped with eight drawers, and a flashing display guides users to the appropriate location to retrieve items, preventing mix-ups. This semi-automates part of the dispensing process, freeing up time for pharmacists to spend with patients. This is an excellent proposal for the future society, where the way pharmacists work will also change.

We commend the careful pursuit of creating a space where employees can work in peace for long periods of time in a showroom-style office that welcomes many visitors. The use of dark tones and enclosed seating arrangements take into consideration line of sight, easing the stress of feeling like one is being "watched." The entrance space, which can also be used for events, has an excellent configuration that deliberately fixes large furniture while utilizing differences in floor levels to create flexibility. Rather than simply seeking variability, the attitude of balancing functionality while maintaining the quality of the space conveys a mature perspective on office design.

This head office creates a space where diverse employees can come together and projects the company's vision for the future. Based on the concept of "BLUE PLANeT," the company's philosophy and social message are neatly expressed in the space, creating a space where employees can speak with pride. assigned seats has been eliminated, and zoning allows employees to freely choose from a variety of workspaces, encouraging natural interaction and fostering co-creation. The design process, which involved a company-wide workshop, resulted in a high level of completion, while also changing the awareness of employees. The space has been renovated while respecting the beauty of the existing architecture, with a sense of unity in every detail, and functionality and beauty resonate together. This office is a powerful embodiment of the new Toyo Engineering.