The academic and design excellence of Istituto Marangoni Milano Design is confirmed by the numerous awards won by its students in some of the most prestigious international design competitions. From sustainable creativity to industrial innovation, these award-winning projects reflect a solid educational path that is attentive to the evolution of design languages and the social impact of design.

D&AD New Blood Awards

Advay Gupta has established himself as one of the school’s most promising talents, winning first place in the 2023 edition with the project “Capriolo Mirror”—a solid wood mirror inspired by the form of the animal, featuring a rotating marble base—and second place in 2024 with “Barca”, a bed that reinterprets the ergonomics of rest with elegance and a strong focus on craftsmanship.

Both projects were developed during his academic journey in collaboration with Porada, the Italian brand renowned for excellence in designer furniture.

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IdeasxWood International Contest

In the competition promoted by Tabu and FSC® Italia, dedicated to the sustainable use of wood, two projects by Istituto Marangoni students received notable recognition:

• Ana Luisa Brugnara and Lucia Moraes were awarded a Special Mention for their project “ELEA”, which also received the FSC® President’s Award for its high environmental value.
• Lillian Sims and Laura Marek won Third Prize with “Raw Roots”, a project based on the use of natural materials and flexible, low-impact structures.

Both projects were exhibited at the Triennale di Milano, showcasing a successful integration of design, environmental ethics, and innovation.

Janus et Cie Student Design Competition

Camille Ferreira won First Place in the international Janus et Cie competition with her project “Inter-Link”, an urban furniture system designed to foster interaction and a sense of community. Officially presented at NeoCon Chicago, the project was selected for its ability to combine organic forms with architectural functionality in public spaces.

CREATable Resources Contest NEXT40

Anastasiia Ovsiannikova earned Second Place with a project focused on household waste sorting. The concept addresses themes of circular economy and domestic space organization through sustainable and scalable solutions. It was presented during Ecomondo 2024 in Rimini, highlighting the role of design in promoting environmentally responsible living.

The achievements of Istituto Marangoni Milano Design students in major international competitions confirm the value of the school’s educational approach—one that combines aesthetic research, critical vision, and advanced design skills. This path nurtures individual creativity while preparing students to enter the professional world with awareness, discipline, and an innovative spirit.