Press Release
Songmics Home Design Team Receives the A' Design Award for Veronia Storage and Display in Furniture Design
The international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition recognizes Songmics Home Design Team for furniture design
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COMO, Italy, April 25, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ Veronia Storage and Display by Songmics Home Design Team, designed for Ziel Home Furnishing Technology Co., Ltd., has been granted the A' Design Award in the Furniture Design category, A' Design Award & Competition has announced. The recognition forms part of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who scored anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
The A' Design Award Explained
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 Veronia Storage and Display
Veronia is a modular cabinet collection designed for storage and display in living spaces. The symmetrical arched form recalls architectural arch windows and softens the rigid lines of traditional cabinets. The frames are made of solid wood, while the back panels and shelves use recycled burl offcuts. Glass doors and integrated ambient lighting turn storage into a softly lit display area. The collection includes tall cabinets, storage cabinets, a side table, a coffee table and a mirror cabinet, all flat-packed for assembly.
Award Record
This recognition makes Songmics Home Design Team a winner of 6 A' Design Awards. All of the awards belong to the 2025 - 2026 edition of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Furniture Design Award
The A' Furniture Design Award is an international furniture competition recognizing good furniture designs by best furniture designers worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to furniture designers, product designers, industrial design studios and furniture brands from all countries. Entries typically include chairs, tables, sofas, beds, cabinets and shelves. Awarded furniture designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/furniture
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission 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. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated 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. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates 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, the upload of a work and the 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. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://designers.org/174673
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/174673
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!174673
- Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/369407
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Veronia Storage and Display
- Function
- Storage and Display
- Category
- Furniture Design
- Discipline
- Industrial Design
- Industry
- Furniture & Home
- Colors
- Gray, Dim Gray, Rosy Brown, Dark Slate Gray and Black
- Images
- 5
- Client
- Ziel Home Furnishing Technology Co., Ltd.,
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Songmics Home Design Team
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #174673
Credits
- Team
- Yexin Wang, Yanru Chen
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- Since 2024, the Vasagle team has explored emerging trends in interior design, particularly the integration of multicultural elements. The project features a symmetrical arched cabinet as its focal point, blending minimalist aesthetics with practical functionality. This approach creates a harmonious and inviting living space, demonstrating how unique cabinet design can define style and enrich daily life.
- Inspiration
- Drawing inspiration from architectural aesthetics, the Arc Haven Series integrates classic arch elements to break the rigidity of traditional cabinets and echo the form of architectural arch windows. Designed for balanced storage and display through glass doors, layered cabinets, and warm lighting, it provides adaptable CMF solutions for diverse cultural styles.
- Research
- Inspired by Roman arches, this project reinterprets classic architectural symbols through innovative use of natural materials and the integration of smart technologies. By combining spliced burl wood with integrated ambient illumination, the design establishes a comprehensive system that bridges design and production, overcoming material limitations and translating architectural concepts into functional elements. The project explores possibilities for customization and user interaction, presenting an innovative model for home design that harmoniously blends history, nature, and intelligence.
- Challenge
- The primary challenge was to abstract the arc contours and seamlessly fuse burl wood textures with integrated ambient illumination, achieving a balance between the historic grandeur of Roman arches and contemporary minimalism. A coordinated "texture-light-color temperature" model was developed to harmonize these elements. Digital scanning and flexible molds were utilized to ensure precision in material splicing. Additionally, a modular design approach with multi-protocol integration was adopted to achieve compatibility with various smart home systems.
- Realization and Technology
- The cabinet frame is crafted from solid wood, emphasizing timeless contours and simplicity. The back panel and shelves utilize recycled burl offcuts, supporting sustainability. Glass doors are combined with wood for visual balance, while integrated ambient lighting accentuates the unique burl textures. The spliced offcuts create natural color rhythms, and the flowing patterns on the panels-reminiscent of landscapes or nebulae-require no additional ornamentation, bringing artistic expression to minimalist spaces.
- Operation and Interaction
- The innovation of this collection lies in elevating arched cabinets from simple storage furniture to spatial focal points and multifunctional hubs. Through symmetrical aesthetics, the combination of diverse materials, and integrated functions, these cabinets provide order, warmth, and practical usability. They also serve as engaging backdrops for conversations, with curated displays and ambient lighting that blend functionality with emotional resonance, enhancing both the atmosphere and user interaction within the space.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project commenced in Shenzhen in December 2024 and was completed in Shenzhen in June 2025.
- Specifications
- Display tall cabinet:width 806 mm x depth 400 mm x height 2000 mm Double - door storage cabinet: width 806 mm x depth 400 mm x height 815 mm Four - door storage cabinet: width 1550 mm x depth 400 mm x height 815 mm Side table: width 500 mm x depth 350 mm x height 600 mm Coffee table: width 1000 mm x depth 500 mm x height 450 mm Mirror cabinet: width 600 mm x depth 650 mm x height 200 mm Narrow tall cabinet: width 500 mm x depth 400 mm x height 2000 mm The 7 products are all disassembled and flat-packed
- Keywords
- Modular cabinet family, architectural arches, burl wood, integrated lighting, emotional storage, flat-pack, sustainability
