Award Type | Count |
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Platinum A' Design Award | 0 |
Gold A' Design Award | 1 |
Silver A' Design Award | 0 |
Bronze A' Design Award | 0 |
Iron A' Design Award | 0 |
Runner-up A' Design Award | 0 |
Total Awards | 1 |
The A' Design Award is an internationally renowned, prestigious accolade that recognizes outstanding achievements in design across a wide array of disciplines. Known for its rigorous and transparent meritocratic selection process, the A' Design Award operates under a blind peer-review system, ensuring that entries are evaluated solely on their creative excellence, innovation, and technical mastery. This process, free from bias, is conducted by a diverse panel of esteemed industry professionals, ensuring that only the most deserving designs—those that demonstrate exceptional quality and originality—receive this distinguished recognition.
Design Name | Category | Award | Year |
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Electraline | Street Furniture Design | Gold | 2025 |
Electraline is a modular urban furniture solution that redefines EV charging hubs by integrating functionality, aesthetics, and adaptability. Its fluid, scalable design allows seamless expansion from ...
Category: Street Furniture Design
Award: Gold (2025)
Valeriia Ilicheva and Antoine Questel are central figures in the design and strategy of Electra’s next-generation EV charging stations.
Valeriia Ilicheva, EV Station Designer at Electra, brings a multidisciplinary background in architecture, urban planning, and design, with advanced degrees from Sorbonne Université and the École nationale supérieure d’Architecture de Strasbourg. With nearly four years at Electra, she leads the conception of rapid charging hubs across Europe, ensuring that each project balances feasibility, aesthetics, and user experience. Her expertise spans interior and graphic design, 3D modeling, and urban integration, and she has also served as Head of Architecture and Urbanism at Electra. Valeriia’s influence extends beyond the company—she is a jury member for the international INSPIRELI Awards, reflecting her commitment to architectural innovation and mentorship.
Antoine Questel, Product Manager for the Station Team at Electra, is an engineer specialized in information systems architecture from INSA Rouen Normandie, with international experience at Université du Québec en Outaouais. He defines and implements the strategic vision for Electra’s station design, overseeing both the physical and digital user experience in France and Europe. His background includes agile product management, design thinking, and previous leadership in health tech. Antoine is recognized for his pragmatic approach, strong communication skills, and his ability to bridge technology and user needs. He has played a key role in the launch of Electra’s innovative “Electraline” station design.
Together, Valeriia and Antoine drive Electra’s mission to make electric mobility accessible, efficient, and seamlessly integrated into urban life. Their combined expertise in design, strategy, and technology positions Electra as a leader in sustainable infrastructure, shaping the future of urban transportation and contributing to the transition toward greener cities.
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Valeriia Ilicheva and Antoine Questel's performance score of 9.50 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 #2259, Valeriia Ilicheva and Antoine Questel has demonstrated consistent excellence in Street Furniture Design .
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