Each year the work exhibited in Core77 Design Awards reflects the ambitious and progressive nature of the design industry as it evolves, and the winners and honorees of the 2022 awards season were no exception. Judges saw projects that continue to push the boundaries of innovation, while many also emphasized the importance of highlighting values of sustainability and equity within the development of products, services and systems.

Here are some projects from the awards we wrote articles about in 2022 that received lots of attention for their novel approaches to design:

Dan Harden's Skrolla Chair, made with just wood and clever plywood bending tricks

from the article, This Chair Made of Only Six Wood Parts Aims to Stand as a Modern Classic

The Outlines Shower Liner System, a more sustainable solution for recycling shower liners

From the article, 6 Projects That Present Sustainable Solutions to Everyday Problems

The fuseproject designed Forust 3D Printed Vine Collection, made entirely from industrial sawdust waste

From the article, This 3D Printed Accessory Line Isn't Just Beautiful, It Also Redirects Factory Wood Waste

Nuro's zero-occupant autonomous delivery vehicle delivers goods to your doorstep, making streets safer and food more accessible

From the article, 6 Future-Forward Projects Imagining More Empathetic, Efficient Communities

VODA, a smart, compostable water filter that targets and filters out contaminants according to your zip code

From the article, This Eco-Friendly, Personalized Water Filter Knows Where You Live

Parelio, a solar-powered beach umbrella that makes for more sustainable energy use in the summertime

From the article, The Solar-Powered Beach Umbrella Wants to Make Summer Energy Use More Sustainable

A college course that had student designing for beavers in fragile forest ecosystems

From the article, This Beaver-Centered College Course Makes a Case for Designing Beyond Human Perspectives

Loom, a platform that helps individuals shape their digital legacies and pass on life stories

From the article, Loom Helps Family Members Build Their Digital Legacy Together

Spongik, an antimicrobial and 100% biodegradable kitchen sponge

From the article, 6 Projects That Present Sustainable Solutions to Everyday Problems

An adaptive hospital solution that empowers patients to transform their exam room into a therapeutic and immersive environment, by Philips and Recornect

From the article, 6 Future-Forward Projects Imagining More Empathetic, Efficient Communities

The 2023 Core77 Design Awards open for entry kicks off on January 9th—learn more about the Core77 Design Awards here