Charity drive campaign creators awarded Latvian Design Prize
In the heart of Latvia, the charity marathon 'Dod Pieci!' (High Five!) recently played host to an illustrious gathering of the nation's creative minds. The event served as a platform for the presentation of the prestigious Latvian Grand Prix and the Ministry of Culture's prize, recognising excellence in advertising campaigns, design, and digital solutions.
The evening was filled with anticipation as the winners of various categories were announced. In the environment design category, NRJA took home the top honour for their innovative adaptation of the Tobacco Factory into a home for the Latvian Culture Academy. Asteroid, Mobilly, and ZZ Dats triumphed in the digital solution category, impressing the jury with their renewed E-health portal version.
The Grand Prix for the charity marathon 'Dod Pieci!' (High Five!) was awarded to Magic for their powerful campaign 'Slimība izārda, cerība dziedē!' (Illness destroys, hope heals). The campaign, which focused on the importance of supporting those affected by illness, resonated deeply with the jury and the public.
In the product design category, the Moon Chair by Marks Litvjakovs, commissioned by Wigiwama, was celebrated for its innovative design. Meanwhile, the service design category was won by "Māju saime" optimisation and communication design, authored by Overpriced and Gateris Works.
The event also saw the presentation of special prizes by the Patent Board and JCDecaux. Four honourable mentions were also awarded during the evening, recognising outstanding contributions in each category.
The exact nature of Zanda Seņkova's Randevú collection, which won her the title of Young Designer, remains somewhat enigmatic, with the hidden BDSM function left undisclosed. However, the collection, which features seating furniture, undoubtedly showcases Seņkova's creativity and innovative approach to design.
These awards not only celebrate the achievements of Latvia's creative community but also highlight projects that boost national cultural visibility, showcase artistic or technological innovation, inspire public engagement, and support the growth of creative industries. Winning projects often receive increased public and media attention, opportunities for wider dissemination of their work, and potential financial or institutional support for further development.
For those interested in regional and national creative awards, the BIG SEE Product Design Awards 2025, the Young Painter Prize, and the European Heritage Awards/Europa Nostra Award are worth exploring. However, for detailed results on awarded projects and their impact from the Latvian Grand Prix and Ministry of Culture’s prize, checking official Latvian Ministry of Culture announcements, national creative industry press releases, or Latvian advertising/design award platforms may be necessary.
