The ceremony featured keynote sharing by prominent jury members. Koorosh Shojaei, FDA jury member, took the stage to deliver insightful remarks. He shared his professional insights on contemporary design, pointing out that excellent design should transcend pure visual appeal, strike a fine balance between artistic expression and real-life functionality, and respond to practical social needs. His thought-provoking viewpoints resonated deeply with all attendees and inspired reflections on the future of industrial and product design.

 

 

One of the most anticipated moments of the evening was the Gold Award presentation. Taobao Instant Commerce’s City-Rider Suits stood out among numerous global submissions and claimed the 2026 Gold Award. During the acceptance speech, the project representative elaborated on the design philosophy of City-Rider Suits. This work redefines functional workwear for urban delivery riders, seamlessly combining ergonomic comfort, safety features and distinctive brand visual identity, achieving a perfect integration of practicability, commercial value and aesthetic design.

 

 

The award ceremony proceeded in good order. Each winner received warm applause upon receiving the trophy. Apart from the formal awarding and speech sessions, the event also facilitated extensive professional dialogues. Guests exchanged in-depth opinions on industry trends, cross-border collaboration and sustainable creation, establishing valuable global design connections.

 

As Season 2 of FRENCH DESIGN AWARD CEREMONY 2026 concluded, the event further strengthened its reputation as a premier international platform for design communication. It honors outstanding creative achievements, encourages designers to keep exploring the bond between design and daily life, and continuously drives the inheritance and innovation of global design culture,

laying a solid foundation for the long-term growth of the design industry.