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The award’s juror, internationally celebrated designer Philippe Starck, has selected the top 10 finalists and will personally announce the winner in Milan. Starck selected the finalists with an anonymous approach, in that he didn’t know the designers’ names or countries of origins. ‘I’m often invited to judge competitions,’ Starck says. ‘I’m happy to say that the level of this one is clearly higher than average, a very nice surprise.’

The award ceremony will be held on Wednesday, 18 April at Magazzini Generali (Via Pietrasanta 16, 20124 Milan), by invitation only. A press preview will take place from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., with the ceremony and party set to commence at 9:30 p.m.

The party, which is themed Celebration to LIGHT!, will be hosted by Michele Caniato (President, Culture & Commerce) and include a special installation by artist Daniel Wurtzel. At the ceremony, the 10 finalists will be presented by designer Marcel Wanders and Philippe Starck will crown the winner.