Award Type | Count |
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Platinum A' Design Award | 0 |
Gold A' Design Award | 0 |
Silver A' Design Award | 1 |
Bronze A' Design Award | 0 |
Iron A' Design Award | 0 |
Runner-up A' Design Award | 0 |
Total Awards | 1 |
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Design Name | Category | Award | Year |
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X897 Pl1 | Lighting Products and Fixtures Design | Silver | 2021 |
The limited-edition X897 PL1 draws inspiration from the beauty of the cherry blossoming in spring. Maurice Taylor's design comprises folded aluminum layers with a white powder-coat finish that wr...
Category: Lighting Products and Fixtures Design
Award: Silver (2021)
X897 is the brainchild of the creative duo Julia Muszynski and Maurice Taylor. Julia has a background in big-tech and fashion marketing, whereas industrial designer Maurice Taylor is a former Design Lead at one of the biggest lifestyle and sportswear brands in the world.
Having both witnessed mass consumption up close, the couple shared a goal to move away from fashion. The result was influenced by Maurice Taylor's time in streetwear, tapping into Japanese design aesthetics: Minimalistic, functional, and beautiful at the same time.
And so, they founded X897 in 2021 (the X897 - part is actually taken from their postcode), with a vision to encourage more conscious consumption. How? By focusing on timeless design collectibles made to last.
Ireland
Maurice Taylor's performance score of 9.00 places them in the top tier of designers worldwide. This score, which ranges from 0 to 10, reflects not just the quantity but also the quality of awards received.
With a total of 1 awards and a global ranking of #4995, Maurice Taylor has demonstrated consistent excellence in Lighting Products and Fixtures Design .
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