Design

for

People

An independent institute advancing design from Lyon, France.

Design for
People Cert

VAND Certified recognizes products, spaces and visual experiences that meet the VAND Design for People standard.

Each design is independently evaluated through the VAND methodology, considering how clearly, simply and thoughtfully it communicates and interacts with people.

50 Iconic
Designs
Assessed

HAY

Rey Chair

Vand Score 88 / 100

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Designs that satisfy the VAND Standard receive an official VAND Score together with VAND Certification.

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Over 200 Designs
Under Review

Porsche Design

Iconic Tension

Under Review

BOSCH

New Format Steamer

Under Review

Logitech

POP Icon Keys

Under Review

Herman Miller

Bay Work Pod

Under Review

Sulwhasoo

The Ultimate S Neck Cream

Under Review

Vondom

Mel

Under Review

Hyundai

Ioniq 9

Under Review

Holcomb

Brand Identity

Under Review

Certified
Design
Receives

Assessment & Reporting
A 10–15 page management report
Final score and ranking relative to other brands

Certification & Credibility
A certificate indicating your certification level
Rights to use the VAND Certified mark
Listing in the VAND Verified Products Database

Visibility
A dedicated page on the VAND website
Feature in the VAND newsletter and Yearbook
Entry into the award shortlist, if eligible

Ready to Share
A complete media kit, including ready-to-use copy for your website, LinkedIn, and press announcements

VAND
Award
Jury

The Board is composed of a group of designers and thinkers from different fields and regions, chosen for their experience, integrity, and long-term vision for the future of design.

KEY JURY OF
THE VAND
DESIGN AWARD

Dr Ken Cato

Former President of AGI

Founder of Cato Brand Partners and the agIdeas design conference. An Australian brand strategist, he has executed international projects in over 100 countries and has advocated for design education for decades.

KEY JURY OF
THE VAND
DESIGN AWARD

Karim Rashid

Kreator

Karim Rashid is one of the world's most recognized industrial designers, with over 4,000 designs in production, more than 400 international awards, and work spanning 47 countries.

KEY JURY OF
THE VAND
DESIGN AWARD

Armando Milani

Master of Visual Metaphor & AGI Member

An Italian AGI member and designer of the iconic 2004 UN peace poster. His career is centered on the EcoHumanity project, promoting peace and environmental consciousness through visual communication.

KEY JURY OF
THE VAND
DESIGN AWARD

Lindon Leader

Designer of the FedEx Logo

An influential American designer specializing in iconic branding. Most famous for the 1994 FedEx logo, his professional achievements are permanently exhibited at the Cooper Hewitt Design Museum.


VAND
Award
Winners
2026

Gottschalk+Ash Int’l

Space
Switzerland
Visual Commiunication
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Jagdish Sutar

Objects of Legacy
India
Product Design
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Loksophy Design

MOMOKAWA
Macao
Visual Identity
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Yoshiki Uchida

Magoemon
Japan
Visual Commiunication
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Shunya Wada

MONOGOTO ROASTERY
Japan
Visual Identity
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VVORKROOM

Cuna de Piedra
Mexico
Visual Identity
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Hani Asfour

Al Sabbah Musalla
Lebanon
Architecture & Interior
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Maru Meleniou

Throbbing Stillness series
Greec
Product Design
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