Japan Institute of Design Promotion
October 5, 2023

GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2023 Winners Announced
Announcement of 1,548 awarded works, GOOD DESIGN GRAND AWARD finalists,
and awarded works of special awards including the GOOD DESIGN GOLD AWARD

On October 5, the Japan Institute of Design Promotion revealed the winners of the GOOD DESIGNAWARD 2023.
Entries for the year started to come in on April 4, resulting in the evaluation of 5,447 works from both
Japan and abroad. After undergoing a rigorous two-stage screening process led by a Judging
Committee consisting of prominent figures from the design industry, a total of 1,548 works werechosen to receive the award.
Among the chosen works, there are 100 that have been honored with the distinction of GOOD
DESIGN BEST100, acknowledging their exceptional design across various categories. Within thisgroup, 32 works have received special awards, including 20 winners of the GOOD DESIGN GOLD
AWARD. Among these, five have been nominated as finalists for this year's prestigious GOOD
DESIGN GRAND AWARD. The winner of the GOOD DESIGN GRAND AWARD will be officiallyannounced on October 25.
The chairperson of the Judging Committee, Seiichi Saito, noted, "During the evaluation process, weaimed to transcend the distinctions between tangible and intangible aspects of designs. We not only
considered the end products but also delved into the processes, philosophies, and challenges thatshaped their creation. Our hope is that this year's results contribute to a deeper understanding that
individuals, companies, and organizations involved in design play a pivotal role in propelling society
in a positive direction."
Additionally, six winners were chosen for the GOOD DESIGN LONG LIFE DESIGN AWARD, which
recognizes products that have garnered admiration and appreciation over periods of many years.
The results of the GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2023 and GOOD DESIGN LONG LIFE DESIGNAWARD 2023 can be viewed on the GOOD DESIGN AWARD official website.(https://www.gmark.org/en)■GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2023 Results
・Awarded works: 1,548 Awarded companies: 1,068 Total entries: 5,447
・Special Awards－GOOD DESIGN GOLD AWARD winners: 20 (including 5 GOOD DESIGN GRAND AWARDfinalists)－GOOD FOCUS AWARD winners: 12■GOOD DESIGN LONG LIFE DESIGN AWARD 2023 Results・Awarded works: 6 Awarded companies: 6 Total entries: 104

【Finalist Images and information」
The winner of the GOOD DESIGN GRAND AWARD will be determined on October 25.
Electric Shaver
Panasonic Lamdash PALM IN ES-PV6A
Panasonic Corporation

Passenger Vehicle
PRIUS
TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
Senior Daycare CenterLong house with an engawa deck
ALL FOR ONE Co., Ltd. + YAMAZAKI KENTARO DESIGN WORKSHOP
Co., Ltd.
Citizen Science Project
NHK Citizen Lab
NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation)
A Series of Projects to Create a School
Kamiyama Marugoto College of Design, Engineering and Entrepreneurship
KAMIYAMA educational institute + Kamiyama-cho【Statements regarding the Results from The Chair and Vice Chair】
Chair: Seiichi Saito
This year, our focus extended beyond examining design solely as a finalproduct. We delved into the process of creating design and explored thediverse philosophies and challenges that underlie it, bridging the gap
between tangible objects and abstract concepts. This approach aligned withour chosen theme of "design and its outcomes," accompanying theintroduction of a new jury system. These aspects became clearly evidentduring the screening process, offering a detailed perspective. I think thisyear's award results illustrate how individuals, companies, and organizationsin the field of design are coming together, setting aside their differences, andworking towards a shared goal. Even if they don't always progress at thesame pace, they are taking incremental steps that have the potential tocreate a significant and positive impact on society. I hope that taking a close
look at this year's GOOD DESIGN AWARD winners will inspire many people
to come together and contemplate how they can actively engage in such an
impactful endeavor as design, encouraging collective action.

Chair: Seiichi Saito
Creative Director
Director, Panoramatiks

About the GOOD DESIGN AWARD
Established in 1957 as the Good Design Product Selection System, the GOOD DESIGN AWARD
stands as Japan's foremost design recognition program. It accepts entries across a wide spectrumof design categories, encompassing products, architecture, software, systems, services, as well as
projects and initiatives. The award's primary objective is to cultivate an appreciation for thoughtfully
crafted designs that shape the objects we interact with in our daily lives.

About the GOOD DESIGN LONG LIFE DESIGN AWARD
The LONG LIFE DESIGN AWARD is presented to products, architectural works, content, andservices that have held a special place in people's hearts over periods of many years. In a Japaneseculture that often tends to favor a "scrap-and-build" approach, the award's goal is to honor timelessdesigns that promise to be cherished for many years to come, and to extend congratulations to theircreators.