The 2025 Shop! Design Awards, the world's only international design award dedicated exclusively to consumer product innovation, officially announced this year's winners on December 25, 2025. Entries from more than 30 countries and regions participated in the competition, with 183 outstanding works ultimately recognized for excellence in design innovation, user experience, and social value.

At this year's awards, Bestware received the Silver Award for its innovative 4-in-1 Commercial Sparkling Water Dispenser, demonstrating the company's forward-thinking design capability and comprehensive product innovation strength in the commercial drinking water equipment industry.

Award details: https://www.shopdesignawards.com/winner/322

About Bestware

Bestware is a global leading one-stop solution provider for stainless steel commercial faucets and drinking water systems. Since its establishment, the company has remained committed to its mission of “leading the path of sustainable innovation,” continuously advancing product development and technological upgrades to meet and create emerging demands in commercial environments.

In modern commercial settings with high-demand drinking needs, a dispenser must provide an uninterrupted, reliable supply while remaining easy and safe to operate. The Bestware Commercial Sparkling Water Dispenser is designed as an undercounter system that delivers hot, chilled, sparkling, and ambient water in a single unit. This four-in-one solution ensures that multiple users can access a variety of water options seamlessly, even during peak demand periods.

The product utilizes gas-liquid small-molecule fusion technology to generate fine, long-lasting carbonation for a superior drinking experience, while its high-capacity output easily accommodates periods of heavy use. Water safety is ensured through a three-stage RO filtration system paired with terminal UV sterilization. Additionally, the heating unit employs laminar flow technology to keep hot and cold water separate, preventing the mixing of water and ensuring consistent safety and taste across different water temperatures.
 

In terms of user experience, the 1.5-inch OLED HD display provides a user-friendly interface. The faucet features heat-insulated PP corrugated tubing for scald protection, while the adjustable energy-saving system optimizes long-term efficiency. The undercounter configuration, paired with a sleek, refined faucet, offers both practical functionality and visual appeal, making it a seamless fit for commercial spaces.

International Jury Panel

The Shop! Design Awards jury panel consists of 14 retail and design professionals from 9 countries, operating under a professional and impartial evaluation system to ensure that every awarded project represents exceptional design quality and industry influence.

The international jury includes Ken Nah, Senior Vice President of the Korea Federation of Design Associations (KFDA) and Professor at Hongik University; Jarred Evans, General Manager of PDR International Centre for Design and Research; Dr. Hu Junyan, Chief Scientist of Chaoyin International Holdings Limited; renowned designer Han Jiaying, member of AGI (Alliance Graphique Internationale); Fanny Cabanne, Senior Manager of Insight & Innovation at Dassault Systèmes; Damon Frank Giannoccaro, Brand and Marketing Expert Consultant for UNIDO; Harriet Sheffer, APAC Director of Outform; along with other distinguished experts driving innovation in retail and design worldwide.

Participating Brands and Entries

This year's awards attracted participation from many internationally recognized brands and design organizations, including Vatti, ARROW, Dongfeng Motor, vivo, Hisense, Rifeng, Semir, Bosideng, 361°, DR, ZTE, SUPOR, Xiaomi Mijia, HONOR, Dreame Technology, OPPEIN, Heinz, and many others. The participating works covered a wide range of industries, including home appliances, sanitary ware, consumer electronics, FMCG products, transportation, AI robotics, new energy, fashion and accessories, daily consumer goods, retail spaces, packaging design, and brand design. The diversity of entries further highlights the authority and global influence of the Shop! Design Awards in the retail and consumer product design industry.

“Shop! Design Awards is not only a recognition of design achievement, but also an inspiration and guide for the future of retail design,” said Berman Law, Chairman of SHOP!eaco. “Since the first SHOP! Awards competition in 1958, the awards have continued evolving alongside the industry for more than six decades, representing limitless possibilities for the future. Congratulations to all winners, and we look forward to celebrating together at the 2026 awards ceremony in Shenzhen.”

About Shop! Design Awards

The Shop! Design Awards is the world's first international award focused on consumer product and retail design innovation. Guided by the SHOP! Association and organized by SHOP!eaco, the award history dates back to the original SHOP! Awards established in 1958. The awards focus on innovation in consumer-facing products and are dedicated to discovering and recognizing outstanding projects in design innovation, user experience, and sustainable development, while promoting global exchange and advancement in retail and consumer product design.

About SHOP!eaco

SHOP!eaco is the Asian regional branch of the SHOP! Association, dedicated to advancing innovation in retail and consumer product design. Through awards programs, exhibitions, forums, and industry events, SHOP!eaco connects designers, brands, and retailers worldwide to help shape a more creative and sustainable retail future.

Founded in 1936, the SHOP! Association is one of the world's oldest, most authoritative, and non-profit international retail organizations, with nearly 90 years of history. Through valuable industry activities, forward-looking research, and globally recognized awards programs, the association maintains significant authority and influence across the international retail industry.

Award Website: www.shopdesignawards.com

Global Website:  https://shopassociation.org

Winner Directory: https://www.shopdesignawards.com/winner