Questions and answers

1. What is Excellent Swedish Design?
Utmärkt Svensk Form is an annual award from Svensk Form that celebrates outstanding design in Sweden. It highlights the role of design in society and highlights examples that combine quality, innovation, diversity and courage - with a view to a sustainable future society.

2. How does it work - can I apply?
No, there is no open application process. The jury nominates the entries that are considered worthy of the award but receives support and advice from the Editor-in-Chief of Svensk Form and the regional associations of Svensk Form.

3. Can you still tip the jury?
Yes, you can! Have you seen something you think should be highlighted? Please let the jury know by sending an email to info@svenskform.se.

4. Who can receive Excellent Swedish Design?
Anyone active in Swedish design - as an individual, company, team or initiative - can be recognized, regardless of discipline or type of project.

5. What does the jury look for in its selection?
The jury monitors the design scene based on its areas of expertise and selects works, environments or products that already exist in the public domain. The focus is on works with clear social relevance and design quality - things that inspire and make a difference.

6. Is there a time limit on what can receive the award?
Yes, there is. To be eligible for Excellent Swedish Design, the work, product or environment must have been launched or publicly displayed within the last three years. For 2025, this means that the contribution must have become public in 2023 or later.

7. When is the award presented?
The prize is awarded annually in September. The next award ceremony will take place on September 16, 2025 at the National Museum in Stockholm.

8. What happens after the award ceremony?
An exhibition of this year's winners will be produced and displayed from the following summer in collaboration with an institution in a different city each year. The 2025 exhibition will be displayed in Malmö.

9. Does the award have any categories?
No, there are no fixed categories. The award is broad and cross-cutting - the jury highlights what best reflects Swedish design today and tomorrow, regardless of form or function.

10. How is the jury selected?
The jury consists of leading figures in Swedish design, architecture, crafts and visual communication.

11. Where can I see past winners?
Past winners can be searched for in our digital archive. You can find it here https://svenskform.se/digitalt-arkiv/