2025 TROPHIES

ARCHISOURCE | SMILE PLASTICS

OUR DESIGN COLLABORATION

The trophies for the Drawing of the Year Awards 2025 were designed by Archisource and manufactured by Smile Plastics.

Archisource: “Smile Plastics is renowned for rediscovering the beauty and functionality hidden within materials traditionally considered waste.

Our team was inspired by Smile Plastics’ commitment to transforming pre- and post-consumer plastic waste into surfaces that are as functional and beautiful as newly manufactured materials. By celebrating the unique qualities of recycled plastics – from subtle traces of their previous lives to their vibrant reinvention – our collaboration with Smile Plastics has been centred around creating trophies that are not only visually interesting but also deeply meaningful.

The 2025 trophies embody the spirit of the circular economy, demonstrating how design can breathe new life into materials like single-use plastics that might otherwise have been discarded. From the intricate patterns to the innovative use of color and texture, this year’s trophies celebrate the creative potential of sustainable materials in design.

2025 marks the sixth year milestone for the Drawing of the Year Awards, and we’re thrilled to award winners with trophies that reflect the ethos and beauty of the materiality and process in which it's crafted.”

The 2025 trophies will be revealed in March 2025

ABOUT SMILE PLASTICS

Smile Plastics is a pioneering materials designer and manufacturer, transforming the world of design through innovation, sustainability, and craftsmanship.

From its Swansea factory, Smile Plastics produces 100% recycled, 100% recyclable plastic panels for architects, designers, and brands around the globe. The company sources materials that would typically end up in landfill – everything from white goods to yoghurt pots – and, through its proprietary process, reinvents them into stunning, functional architectural surfaces.

On a mission to revolutionise our understanding and use of waste, Smile Plastics has become a leading champion of circular design. By offering a blueprint for decentralised manufacturing, the company is showing the world how waste can be upcycled into something both beautiful and purposeful.

With collaborations with brands like Ganni, LUSH, COS, and Gail’s; Smile Plastics continues to push the boundaries of design while remaining firmly rooted in its commitment to quality, sustainability, and legacy.