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Geely Design Is Honored with the Golden A' Design Award for Geely Galaxy M7 Vehicle in Car and Land Based Motor Vehicles Design
Geely Design acknowledged for car and land based motor vehicles design by the international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 23, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ Geely Galaxy M7 Vehicle by Geely Design, designed for Geely Auto Group Co., LTD, has been granted the Golden A' Design Award in the Car and Land Based Motor Vehicles Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The result belongs to the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The Golden A' Design Award Explained
The Gold A' Design Award is granted to designs that demonstrate a high level of innovation and a significant impact on their intended audience. Recognized as a major achievement by the A' Design Awards, these designs are characterized by their visionary approach and the exceptional skill of their creators. Winners of the Gold A' Design Award are noted for their ability to push the envelope in art, science, design, and technology, delivering solutions that not only meet but exceed expectations. These designs serve as benchmarks for excellence, encouraging further innovation and inspiring future generations of designers.
Regarding Geely Galaxy M7 Vehicle
Geely Galaxy M7 is a midsize plug in hybrid sport utility vehicle. The exterior draws on Chinese architecture and nature, with a front face inspired by upturned eaves and a full width headlight that holds 362 LEDs and 500 laser etched details. The nano ceramic paint improves hardness, gloss and wear resistance. Inside, wood grain trim panels, a 1.2 square meter panoramic sunroof and 256 color ambient lighting shape a calm and open cabin. The vehicle measures 4770 mm by 1905 mm by 1685 mm and aims to join balanced proportions with everyday comfort.
About Geely Design
GEELY DESIGN is the innovative design hub of Geely Automobile Group, providing design services for Geely, Geometric, Ruilan, Linker, Gerkrypton, Smart, Lutes, Volvo, British Electric Vehicles and other brands under the Group. At present, modeling design centers have been set up in Shanghai, China, Gothenburg, Sweden, Ningbo, China, and Coventry, UK, bringing together global talents to enable Geely's design, and forming a global innovative design organization with more than 900 people.
Award Record
This recognition makes Geely Design a winner of 7 A' Design Awards. The awards were granted between the 2022 - 2023 and the 2025 - 2026 editions of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Car and Land Based Motor Vehicles Design Award
The A' Car Design Award is an international car design competition recognizing good car designs by leading car designers and automotive brands worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to car designers, automobile designers, industrial designers and motor vehicle companies from all countries. Typical entries include sedans, hatchbacks, suvs, convertibles, coupes and minivans. The awarded car designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/car
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/174026
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/174026
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!174026
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/343568
- Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.galaxy-geely.com/M7
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
Designers.Org
Via Leone Leoni 32, 22100 Como, Italy
press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Geely Galaxy M7 Vehicle
- Function
- Vehicle
- Category
- Car and Land Based Motor Vehicles Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Automotive
- Colors
- Dark Slate Gray, Black, Dark Gray, Gray and Dim Gray
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Geely Auto Group Co., LTD
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Geely Design
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- Golden A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #174026
Credits
- Team
- Zheng Chen, Flavien Dachet, Lei Sun, Guorui Zhang, Xi Su, Zijie He, Huixian Li, Amilcar Celis Barradas, Zhonglei Zuo
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Geely Galaxy M7 is a strategic midsize SUV built on balance and harmony. Eastern aesthetic elements, including flying eaves and a tiger gaze, merge with nature inspired car paint colors to create a globally resonant visual identity. Its value extends beyond functional features. Balanced proportions, premium sustainable materials, and intelligent interaction integrate seamlessly. Performance, comfort, and intuitive design work as one. In a crowded segment, that sense of wholeness sets it apart.
- Inspiration
- The Galaxy M7 fuses globally resonant aesthetics with Chinese culture. The front face, inspired by upturned eaves and a powerful tiger stance, is both commanding and dynamic. The Galaxy Ripple full width headlight captures the beauty of rippling water and a starry sky. Car paint colors draw from the sky, mist, and starlight, speaking a visual language that resonates globally. The spacious cabin with a panoramic sunroof creates an airy, light filled space, while wood veneers add organic warmth.
- Research
- To bridge global aesthetic differences, the Galaxy M7 focuses on universal design rather than specific cultural symbols. Elements from Chinese culture, architecture, and nature shape its confident presence, expressive full width lamp, and comfortable interior. Validated through rigorous design validation and user testing across global markets, this approach integrates culture naturally into the exterior, cabin, and interaction. In this way, Chinese design wisdom meets global aesthetic appeal.
- Challenge
- The Galaxy M7 balances Chinese roots with global appeal while delivering on safety, range, and cost efficiency. The in-house Shendun Golden Battery excels in safety, fast charging, durability, and endurance. Its 225 km pure electric range covers a week of commuting. With a full tank and full charge, combined range reaches up to 1,730 km, with charge-sustaining fuel consumption as low as 3.35 L/100 km. Over 20 aerodynamic optimizations achieve 0.27 Cd, while preserving generous space and comfort.
- Realization and Technology
- Material use prioritizes sustainability, durability, and lasting quality. The nano ceramic exterior paint with a composite structure enhances hardness, gloss, and wear resistance. Spanning over two meters, the full width headlight integrates 362 LEDs and 500 laser etched details. It achieves visibility beyond 200 meters for nighttime safety while reinforcing its visual identity. Inside, semi hardened crystal parts resist scratches from daily use. Trim panels bring the organic warmth of wood grain.
- Operation and Interaction
- Comfort and ease shape every interaction. The thinner dashboard and optimized A pillar angle open up the view ahead. The 1.2 square meter panoramic sunroof makes the cabin feel spacious and airy. The 256 color AI ambient lighting adapts to music and driving scenarios, creating a fluid resonance of sound and light that feels natural and engaging. Simple interfaces, intelligent functions, and natural materials enhance visual and tactile experiences. No complexity. Just comfort and ease.
- Project Duration and Location
- Geely Galaxy M7 made its debut in Milan, Italy on February 6, 2026 and will be launched in China in the first half of 2026.
- Specifications
- product dimensions, 4770 mm x 1905 mm x 1685 mm
- Keywords
- smart midsize plug in hybrid SUV, cultural inspiration, Chinese design, global appeal, 0.27 Cd low drag, 1,730 km ultra long range
