Dezeen has announced the Bentley Lighthouse Awards shortlist for this year’s Dezeen Awards, which includes EcologicStudioClaudia Pasquero and Marco Poletto, and MorramaWhich is Bernard.
The Bentley Lighthouse Award recognizes those who have had a profoundly beneficial impact on social and environmental sustainability, inclusivity or community empowerment.
The six individuals who have been selected for the prestigious award are the ones behind such projects algae-powered air purifier It also produces materials used to make furniture and accessories, and Regenerative architectural surfaces are fitted into a cave-like shop with ceiling oculi,
Other initiatives from the shortlisted studios include a concept AI-tailored pill subscription service for menopause And Strategic plans for a sustainable future of peat grasslands in the Netherlands.
All Dezeen Awards 2025 shortlists announced
Dezeen Awards 2025, in partnership with Bentleyrevealed all the shortlisted projects last week. architecture, interior design, design And sustainability shortlist, as well as this year’s designer of the yearAvailable to view on Dezeen Awards website,
“The Bentley Lighthouse Awards continue to celebrate those who are redefining what it means to make positive change,” said Ben SaltmarDezeen Awards judge and Head of Lifestyle Design at Bentley.
“This year’s shortlist highlights visionary individuals and ideas that challenge tradition and inspire a more responsible and imaginative future.”
All the shortlisted Bentley Lighthouse Award designers are listed below, each with a link to a dedicated page on the Dezeen Awards website, where you can find an image and more information about their work.
Previous winners of the Bentley Lighthouse Award include Fernando Laposse And bonnie hwillamThis year’s winner will be revealed live at the Dezeen Awards Party on November 25 at exhibition venue White City in London.
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Read on for the full Designers of the Year shortlist:
Claudia Pasquero and Marco Poletto
Ecologic Studio
Pasquero and Poletto are co-founders of the design practice EcologicStudioSpecializing in biodesign and urban ecology, the studio develops nature-based technology that addresses pollution, energy use and climate resilience in cities.
The practice recently opened a new hybrid studio and design lab in Turin, Italy, conceived “An experiment in living life in the fourth industrial revolution” Which integrates experimental biodesign into everyday life.
Other recent projects include a collection of everyday items using algae, including a desktop air purifier that outputs the material to be used to make furniture and accessories, which is displayed here. milan design week,
Read more about Claudia Pasquero and Marco Poletto ›
henriet wall
Waynewide Atelier
Dutch designer Henriette Wall leads the Venweide Atelier, A long-term research project exploring a sustainable future for peat grasslands Of Friesland, Netherlands.
Working closely with scientists, farmers and designers, WAL develops design-based strategies to restore the region’s ecosystems and support the people and wildlife that depend on it.
Also co-founder of Wall Atelier LumaA biodesign laboratory based in Arles, France, whose recent projects include Le Magasin ElectricA showcase of the laboratory’s “bioregional approach” to design, which highlights locally sourced, organic methods of construction.
Read more about Henriette Wall ›
jessie french
other matter
Melbourne-based designer Jesse French is the founder other matterA research and design studio exploring alternatives to petrochemical plastics.
French’s practice focuses on algae-derived polymers, exploring how these materials could replace fossil-based plastics BiodegradableNon-toxic alternatives for use in design and manufacturing.
Recent projects include Aesop’s first store in Hainan IslandChina – also in the middle Shortlisted Projects For Dezeen Awards 2025 – and Brand installations at Melbourne Design Week,
Read more about Jesse French ›
joe barnard
Morrama
Bernard is an industrial designer and founder of London-based design agency Morrama,
The studio’s recent projects include Redesigned packaging for toiletries brand Kankanand a menopause treatment concept Which uses AI to optimize pills to help ease users’ symptoms.
Also co-founder of Barnard design announcementA non-profit initiative organizing the design industry to take collective climate action. She is the author of Sustainable Design Handbook and teaches as an Associate Lecturer at the Royal College of Art.
Nicole Rouillac
level design sf
San Francisco-based designer Nicole Rouillac is the founder and creative director of female-led industrial design studio level,
Rouillac supports inclusivity and balance in the industrial design sector, developing highly functional products that enhance well-being and quality of life.
Recent projects include low-intensity focused ultrasound (LIFU) open waterWhich uses infrared and ultrasound to safely treat diseases Dandi IVF Care KitWhich aims to improve the fertility care experience.
Read more about Nicole Rouillac ›
Dezeen Awards 2025 in partnership with Bentley
The Dezeen Awards are the highest honors for architects and designers from around the world. The eighth edition of the annual awards program is in partnership with Bentley As part of a broader collaboration to inspire, support and champion design excellence and showcase innovation that creates a better and more sustainable world. This ambition complements Bentley’s architecture and design business initiatives, including the Bentley home furnishing range and real estate projects around the world.
