On 1 August Lisa Ann Cooper will assume the position as chairwoman, succeeding Gunnar B. Kvaran. Lisa has already been active as a board member for the past four years, and is looking forward to working more with diversity and international cooperation.

Happy summer vacation to all our students, to our graduates, to our new students starting this autumn, to all our collaborators, to our staff, and to everyone reading this. AHO is closed for the summer, but you can still reach the academic services during the holiday. 

This award emphasizes extraordinary achievement in the field of industrial design. The jury looked for projects that display innovative potential and also aesthetic and functional qualities. The award-winning projects are also assessed on their benefits for the environment and society.