The winners of the Designplus Award by ISH 2025 have been announced! From over 160 entries, 13 outstanding solutions that blend functionality and aesthetics at the highest level have been selected. Additionally, the jury has given a special mention to a submission that highlights the crucial topic of barrier-free bathroom design. The winners were honoured at a festive awards ceremony on the first day of ISH 2025 at the Design Plaza.
Recognising excellence in design and innovation
The Designplus Award showcases visionary products that exemplify innovation, sustainability, and outstanding design. The independent jury, composed of leading industry experts, conducted a two-stage evaluation process. Initially, 34 nominees were chosen, from which the 13 winners emerged.
The jury members included:
- Elke Oechsner (Managing Director, Heizungs-Journal Verlags GmbH)
- Prof. Amandus Samsøe Sattler (ensømble studio architektur, President DGNB e.V.)
- Matthias Thiel (Consultant Business Management, Data Management, Demographic Change, ZVSHK)
- Jens Wischmann (Managing Director, VDS & VdZ)
- Stylepark AG (Architecture and Design Magazine)
Both the winning and nominated products are showcased in a special exhibition in Hall 5.1 throughout ISH 2025, offering trade visitors a first-hand experience of cutting-edge innovation and creative diversity in the sector.
A global competition with a focus on sustainability
Reflecting the international reach of ISH, the competition received a large number of submissions from multiple countries, reinforcing ISH's position as the world's leading trade fair for HVAC and water.
Entrants were invited to submit products across six forward-thinking categories:
- Water & efficiency
- HVAC & sustainability
- Smart & control
- Design & innovation
- Young innovators
- Sustainable exhibition stand
The introduction of the "Sustainable Exhibition Stand" category highlights Messe Frankfurt's commitment to environmentally responsible trade fair concepts, reinforcing sustainability as a core value of ISH 2025.
Special mention: promoting accessibility in design
In addition to the 13 winning solutions, the jury awarded a special mention to a submission that promotes barrier-free bathroom design. Recognising the significance of accessibility and inclusion, the jury stated: 'This is a marketing strategy that sets new impulses through creative design and targeted communication. The jury decided to honour this submission because it draws attention to socially relevant challenges and emphasises the importance of accessibility and inclusion in the bathroom sector.'
More information:
Messe Frankfurt Exhibition GmbH (ISH)
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