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German Design Award 2026 - Double honour for HEWI
Two “Winner” titles at the German Design Award 2026: HEWI was awarded the internationally renowned prize in two categories.
In the following, we present the award-winning accessories and campaign in more detail - and show why, for HEWI, design is far more than just good aesthetics.
Excellent product design: 480 range
The 480 range sets new standards in contemporary bathroom design with its clear style, high-quality materials and elegant surfaces. Its timeless round tubular design with finely tuned radii and reduced wall connections stands for architectural clarity. The range includes accessories for washbasins, WCs and showers that are tailored to modern bathroom concepts and fit seamlessly into both sophisticated commercial properties and stylish private bathrooms.
Award-winning campaign: Barbie™ × HEWI
Timeless Bauhaus design meets the iconic colours of Barbie: The Barbie™ × HEWI collection combines functionality, inclusion and style in almost 40 accessibility sanitary products. Pink becomes a symbol of self-confidence, diversity and optimism.
The collection represents design for all and de-stigmatises aids through design quality. It conveys an attitude that emphasises independence, inspiration and appreciation of the uniqueness of every person. It shows how design overcomes boundaries and generates new creative freedom – Design with limitless possibilities.
The campaign for the Barbie™ × HEWI collection was honoured with the German Design Award 2026 - Winner in the Excellent Communications Design - Integrated Campaigns and Advertising category for its strong visual language and consistent implementation of the themes of inclusion, diversity and design quality.
BARBIE™ and associated trademarks and trade dress are owned by, and used under license from, Mattel. ©2026 Mattel.
Der Award für exzellentes Design
The German Design Award is the German Design Council’s international premium prize. With its global scope and international appeal, it is one of the most prestigious awards in the design landscape. Since 2012, the award has been identifying key design trends, making them visible and honouring them. Every year, outstanding work in the fields of product design, communication design and architecture is distinguished.
As a platform for Connecting Global Excellence, the German Design Award brings together the best international design achievements and makes their impact visible worldwide.
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