We are delighted that Susanne Brandherm has been appointed to the international jury for the Golden Pin Design Award 2026. The Golden Pin Design Award (GPDA) was established in Taiwan in 1981 and is now one of Asia’s most prestigious and influential design awards; it is organised by the Taiwan Design Research Institute in Taiwan.

As a member of a high-calibre jury of experts comprising over 120 specialists from more than 19 countries and regions, Susanne Brandherm brings her experience and perspective to the multi-stage evaluation process, which selects the best national and international design solutions. Entries are assessed across five disciplines: product design, interior design, architecture, branding and communication design, and service and system design.

The jury’s work centres on five criteria that highlight the interplay between idea, form, function, differentiation and sustainability – an approach that also aligns with b-k-i’s understanding of design.

Susanne Brandherm on her appointment:
“For me, the Golden Pin Design Award focuses not only on the design quality of a project, but also on its impact within a cultural and social context. The exchange with Asian design cultures is particularly valuable, as I view them from a European perspective, allowing different viewpoints to engage in dialogue.”

The official awards ceremony will take place in Taipei, Taiwan – a highlight of the Asian design scene.