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Studio Design Award 2025: A Celebration of Creativity

On February 13, 2025, the Studio Design Award 2025 (SDA 2025) ceremony took place, honoring some of the most outstanding websites created using the no-code web development platform, Studio. With the inspiring mission of "Unleash Creativity," Studio Inc. recognized eight exceptional sites from over 300 entries, showcasing the power and potential of web design in fostering creativity and innovation.

The Award Winners

Grand Prix

The Grand Prix award, given to the site that best represents the Studio spirit in 2025, was bestowed upon the official website of Nobu Sakuma Consulting. The creative team behind this award-winning site included Yukimi Tachi from Goodpatch, who was responsible for the creative direction and UI design, alongside talents like Nishida from Laland for UX direction and a collaborative effort from various professionals including animators and designers from TV Tokyo.

• - Grand Prix Site: Nobu Sakuma Consulting Official Site

Silver Award

The Silver Award was claimed by Ryden Co., showcasing an innovative approach in web design. This website was produced by a dedicated team led by Kota Matsuno, and featured compelling copy from Yuichiro Inoue and art direction by Shinya Okano.

• - Silver Award Site: Ryden Co., Ltd.

Bronze Award

The playful and vibrant Crayon Shinchan Japan Crafts website took home the Bronze Award. Designed by Shun Kudo, this site reflects the charming aesthetics associated with the beloved character.

• - Bronze Award Site: Crayon Shinchan Japan Crafts

Other Notable Awards

In addition to the main awards, various special accolades were presented:

• - Outcome Award for the Tokyu Corporation's new graduate recruitment site, highlighting its significant impact on recruitment efforts.
• - Audience Award for the most voted site on X, also going to Nobu Sakuma Consulting's official site, emphasizing its popularity and engagement with the audience.
• - iDID Award went to the travel-oriented site that explores Japanese architecture by IT Plus, recognizing its innovative design.
• - Monotype Award was presented to Mai Teishigawara's official website for its exceptional visual appeal.
• - Japan Design Center Award was awarded to a site providing insights about homes and family, led by Akiko Hashiguchi.
• - Experts of the Year was given to FunTech for their standout contributions in 2025, along with the inaugural Template Designer of the Year award to IT Plus.

About Studio

Studio is a no-code platform designed to empower users to create stunning websites effortlessly. Launched in 2020, the Studio Design Award has celebrated web design excellence annually, expanding creativity's boundaries. As of February 2026, the platform has hosted 290,000 websites and has attracted over 830,000 users across various sectors from government institutions to startups, showcasing its versatility and wide-reaching impact.

The Studio platform stands out for its user-friendly features combined with high-quality design potential, making it an indispensable tool for creators across the globe. You can explore more about Studio and its offerings at Studio's official website.

For insights into each award-winning project and further details, please visit the official Studio Design Award site.

Recognition and Impact

The SDA 2025 not only highlights outstanding talent but also serves as a motivational platform for designers and developers to strive for exceptional quality in their work. Events like these cultivate a sense of community and collaboration in the web design landscape, encouraging creators to push the envelope of what is possible within the digital sphere.

As we look forward, the Studio Design Award continues to champion creativity, inspiring new generations of designers to embrace their artistic spirit and innovate within the realm of web design.