Press Release
A' Design Award in Art and Stationery Supplies Design Goes to Kiir Office Assistant Desk Organizer Set by Yuxi Liu
Yuxi Liu recognized for art and stationery supplies design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 18, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Kiir Office Assistant Desk Organizer Set by Yuxi Liu, designed for Usee, has been granted the A' Design Award in the Art and Stationery Supplies Design category. The award was conferred within the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was reached through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
About the A' Design Award
The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.
Regarding Kiir Office Assistant Desk Organizer Set
Kiir is a versatile desk organizer set that enhances productivity and decor while reflecting refined taste. Designed with irregular triangular modules crafted from textured metal, it blends creativity, functionality, aesthetics, and sustainability. The luxury set offers a grab and go solution for those who work in multiple spaces, making organization effortless and stylish.
About Yuxi Liu
Yuxi is a Graphic and UI&UX designer based in NYC, holding a Master of Science in Packaging Design from Pratt Institute. Through a unified approach combining strategy, design, and art direction, Yuxi aims to transform everyday objects into moments of delight. She believes design should be made with functionality, rationality, and aesthetics.
Award Record
This recognition makes Yuxi Liu a winner of 2 A' Design Awards. The awards were granted between the 2022 - 2023 and the 2024 - 2025 editions of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Art and Stationery Supplies Design Award
The A' Art Supplies Design Award is an international industrial design competition recognizing best art supplies by leading brands and manufacturers worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to art supplies designers, stationery designers, industrial design studios and art supplies brands from all countries. Typical entries include brushes, paints, sketchbooks, pencils, pastels and easels. The awarded art supply designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/art-supplies
About A' Design Award & Competition
Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/143418
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/143418
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!143418
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/313233
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Kiir Office Assistant Desk Organizer Set
- Function
- Desk Organizer Set
- Category
- Art and Stationery Supplies Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Packaging & Retail and Arts
- Colors
- Black, Dark Slate Gray, Snow, Gray and Dim Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Usee
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Yuxi Liu
- Country
- United States of America
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2024 - 2025
- Design ID
- #143418
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- KIIR is a versatile and elegantly designed creative desk organizer set that enhances both productivity and interior aesthetics, elevating the user's workspace with a touch of sophistication. In this project, the designer developed the brand identity and packaging for the KIIR desk organizer set, seamlessly integrating functionality with artistic expression. The core design is built around modular, irregularly shaped triangular components crafted from textured metal, offering a dynamic and adaptable arrangement. This organizer set is not only visually striking but also embodies creativity, functionality, and sustainability.
- Inspiration
- When you’re working from home, the goal should be to create an upbeat environment, With limited clutter on your desk, you will be able to concentrate more on your computer screen than on the things surrounding you. Desk organizer will soothe frayed nerves by establishing a sense of order, with everything you need right, where you need it. Desk organizers also deliver grab-and-go functionality for people who like to work in different rooms, and they make it easier to do a quick cleanup at the end of the day.
- Challenge
- The design of KIIR begins with a holistic approach, integrating brand experience, personality, character definition, and a clear understanding of the target audience. The product embodies key attributes: it is creative and playful, serves as a textured and decorative interior piece, and is designed with eco-friendliness, aesthetics, and functionality in mind. Unlike conventional desk organizers, KIIR is crafted from sustainable metal materials, reinforcing its commitment to environmental responsibility. What sets KIIR apart is its interactive assembly process.
- Realization and Technology
- Sustainable Aluminum Sheet Aluminum is one of the most environmentally friendly metals available, known for its high recyclability and sustainability. In fact, it is the most recycled industrial metal by percentage, making it an excellent choice for eco-conscious design. The KIIR desk organizer set is sold as a flat metal sheet, allowing customers to engage in a hands-on, interactive experience. By folding each board along the designated reference lines, users can effortlessly assemble their own customized desk organizer.
- Operation and Interaction
- KIIR is a versatile and creatively designed desk organizer set that enhances both productivity and aesthetics, transforming any workspace into a stylish and organized environment. The core design is based on modular, irregularly shaped triangles crafted from textured metal, offering a sophisticated and modern look. Each set is sold as a flat metal sheet, carefully secured in a foam-lined box to ensure protection during transit. Customers can engage in a hands-on, interactive experience by folding the metal along the designated guidelines to assemble their own desk organizers.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project was created in New York
- Specifications
- The desk organizer set includes an Accessory tray, business card holder, and pencil cup. Accessory tray: 5.5"L x 2.5"W x 2.5"H Pencil cup: 4"L x 3.85"W x 4"H Business card holder: 4"L x 3"W x 2.5"H
- Keywords
- Product design, Package design, Desk Organizer set, Sustainable design
