In photos: 2025 identity Design Awards shortlist reveal at Casamia

On 14th October 2025, identity co-hosted its shortlist reveal in collaboration with identity Design Awards Platinum sponsor Casamia. You can view the full shortlist here.

Themed ‘The Flourish”, the night celebrated the innovation and creativity of the industry through the act of creation itself and how ideas take root, evolve, and come alive through collaboration and imagination. Different parts of the showroom came alive as we celebrated the shortlist through interactive experiences ranging from a cocoa forest to beautiful performances.

Guests were treated to a multi-sensory journey from a mythical forest of chocolates, where truffles emerged from cacao pods, to a gourmet gelato accompanied by live violin music. The evening intertwined art, design, and performance, culminating in a DJ-led wellness lounge, where rhythm and design merged, closing the night in a celebration of creativity, connection, and flow.

The evening also unveiled the shortlisted designers and studios for this year’s awards, gathering the region’s leading architects, designers, and industry visionaries for a night of celebration, conversation, and connection.

Here are some photos that capture the energy and excitement from the memorable night:

Seat and table sales for the 2025 identity Design Awards are now live on Platinum List.