Design duo Sagmeister & Walsh designed some outstanding award trophies for New York's 'World's Best Advertising' competition coming up in May of this year. The trophies are appropriately modeled after some of the Big Apple's most iconic-looking structures.
The trophies don't have the typical block-base with metal name plates and a goofy gold man perched on top. The designers wanted to differ from those aspects that they've seen time and time again, so they created the trophies to be pieces of art. The winners will be proud to display them on their mantel places, without hindering the interior design of their homes.
The five trophies are even aesthetically designed so that repeat winners can assemble their winnings to look like the New York City skyline. Each one is cast from aluminum and is coated in monochromatic colors.
Cityscape Trophies
Sagmeister & Walsh Created Award Trophies Emulating NYC Buildings
Trend Themes
1. Artistic Award Trophies - An emerging trend in award trophy design where trophies are transformed into pieces of art that reflect the essence of the award.
2. Iconic Structure Emulation - A trend in trophy design where iconic structures of a city are used as inspiration to create unique and visually appealing trophy designs.
3. Customizable Trophy Collectibles - A trend in trophy design that allows winners to assemble their trophies in a way that creates a collectible set, enhancing the value and pride of owning the award.
Industry Implications
1. Advertising and Marketing - Innovations in trophy design can add value and prestige to advertising and marketing award competitions, creating a unique selling point for participants.
2. Home Decor and Design - Artistic and aesthetically pleasing trophies can serve as decorative items that seamlessly blend with home interiors, opening up opportunities for collaboration between trophy designers and home decor brands.
3. Collectibles and Memorabilia - The trend of customizable trophy collectibles can create new business opportunities in the collectibles and memorabilia industry, catering to individuals who value unique and meaningful items.