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May 21, 2025

Designing for Impact: CDW Product Awards 2025 Winners Announced

From sustainable textiles to workplace innovation, the inaugural CDW Product Awards honor standout designs shaping the future of interiors.

By: Metropolis Editors

Clerkenwell Design Week has officially unveiled the winners of its inaugural CDW Product Awards, presented in partnership with SANDOW DESIGN GROUP. Recognizing excellence in product design, innovation, and craftsmanship, the program spotlights standout contributions to the built environment across commercial, residential, and institutional sectors. A cross-disciplinary jury—including Valeria Segovia, principal and design director at Gensler, and Avinash Rajagopal, editor in chief of METROPOLIS—selected winners that exemplify forward-thinking solutions in areas like circular materials, inclusive design, and modularity. The awards celebrate products that do more than meet today’s standards—they raise the bar for what’s possible.

Among the highlights:

Acoufelt’s Flow Ceiling Baffles transformed workplace acoustics with a sculptural and sustainable solution designed to enhance sound quality and visual interest in open-plan interiors.

Camira Fabrics’ ReSKU 2.0 earned multiple accolades for its inventive approach to circular textile innovation.

Gaze Burvill’s Levity stood out in the home category for its craftsmanship and timeless design.

From acoustic pods and smart lockers to low-impact flooring and minimalist lighting, each winning product demonstrates how design can serve both people and planet. The 2025 CDW Product Awards offer a glimpse into the ideas and innovations shaping the future of interiors.

See the full list of winners on Design Milk

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