At this year’s Golden Pin Design Award, over 4,000 entries from 21 countries competed for top honors. After rigorous preliminary, secondary, and final evaluations, the jury selected 32 Best Design Award winners, 2 Special Annual Award winners, and 3 Best Design Award winners for the Golden Pin Concept Design Award.

Why Did [C]ycle Marker Stand Out?
The Golden Pin Design Award evaluates entries based on five key criteria: Innovation, Functionality, Aesthetics, Communication, and Integration. [C]ycle Marker received high recognition across all categories:
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Innovation | Refillable + Recyclable + Recycled Material Compatible + Biodegradable Material Compatible
Featuring a dual-cap refillable system, [C]ycle Marker allows users to effortlessly refill ink, reducing single-use plastic waste. The use of recyclable and biodegradable materials ensures that at the end of its lifecycle, the product remains part of the circular economy—aligning with ESG and sustainability trends.

✍ Functionality | Superior Writing Experience & Durability
Designed for airtightness and durability, the marker ensures long-lasting ink stability and smooth writing performance. Whether for professional or everyday use, it offers an exceptional user experience.
Aesthetics | Industrial Design Meets Brand Identity
Inspired by traditional oil paint tubes, the sleek and layered design enhances its visual identity, delivering a unique industrial aesthetic.
Communication | Advocating Sustainability Through Design
More than just a writing tool, [C]ycle Marker serves as a design statement, conveying messages of plastic reduction, circular economy, and environmental responsibility—empowering users to incorporate sustainability into their daily lives.

Integration | Meeting Market Demand While Advancing Green Design
Beyond catering to professional writing needs, [C]ycle Marker integrates eco-conscious production, usage, and recycling, demonstrating a comprehensive strategy from design to market.
[C]ycle Marker & the ‘Beyond Sustainability’ Design Concept
This year’s Young Designers’ Exhibition (YODEX) highlighted the theme “Beyond Sustainability,” encouraging designers to move beyond eco-consciousness and drive long-term impact. As an industry mentor and partner in sustainable design, we are dedicated to applying circular economy principles to real-world solutions.
Aligned with this vision, [C]ycle Marker exemplifies innovative design, circular economy principles, and eco-friendly material applications—not only reducing environmental impact but also reshaping market perceptions of sustainable products and making eco-conscious choices a seamless part of everyday life.
[C]ycle Marker: Where Sustainability & Design Coexist for a Better Future!
A heartfelt thank you to the Golden Pin Design Award jury and all our supporters. This recognition inspires us to continue innovating and creating products that seamlessly combine aesthetics, functionality, and environmental value! ♻
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