Maya Bird-Murphy and Connor Cook received the Pierre Keller award.
All eight finalists considered the benefits of design in a diverse range of works, from Connor Cook’s transformation of computer game engines for interactive audio-visual experiences to Maya Bird-Murphy, who brings skill-building workshops to under-represented communities. Hiroto Yoshizoe is concerned with urban development, Kusheda Mensah with social interaction.
The Hublot Design Prize, launched in 2015 to mark the tenth anniversary of the Big Bang, was conceived by Hublot CEO Ricardo Guadalupe and the late graphic artist designer Pierre Keller. The winner is set to receive 100,000 Swiss francs in prize money ‘Hublot has always been a close marriage between the worlds of watchmaking and design,’ says Guadalupe. ‘We employ the best watchmakers, but at the same time we delve deeply into the world of design to make sure that the brand keeps innovating and pushing the boundaries of what is possible. The Hublot Design Prize is a chance to showcase the very best young designers and give their work the publicity it deserves.