DesignRush Reveals Best Design Award Winners for June

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Synopsis

DesignRush’s Best Design Awards June edition celebrates boundary-pushing creativity across six design categories — from website and logo design to print, packaging, video, and app experiences.

Key takeaways

• A website design that feels like fine art in motion takes the top spot.
• Geometric sophistication meets luxury in a yacht brand’s logo revamp.
• Print and packaging design make strong cases for tactile storytelling.
• App and video designs demonstrate that minimalism and emotion can coexist effectively.

Podium Design wins best website design with art-driven experience

Podium Design captured the top spot for best website design with its immersive site for artist Lois O’Hara, where animated brushstrokes and vibrant color transitions mimic the flow of her murals. 

The design breaks from rigid grid systems, letting the content breathe and reflect the fluidity of O’Hara’s signature style.

The palette — a symphony of pinks, ochres, and sea greens — mirrors her energetic artwork, while abundant white space ensures a visually clear and emotionally grounded journey. 

Even with its bold design approach, the UX remains intuitive, guiding users effortlessly through O’Hara’s creative world.

Halobrand earns the best logo design for maritime minimalism

Luxury gets a geometric twist with Halobrand’s logo for yacht builder Eternal Luxury, winning this month’s Best Logo Design. A symmetrical, diamond-shaped icon anchors the design, evoking the elegance of a ship’s helm and the precision of high-end craftsmanship.

The logo pairs this emblem with clean sans-serif fonts and a rich navy-red color scheme — a nod to maritime tradition without drifting into cliché. Importantly, the logo is designed for adaptability, maintaining its impact across both digital and print channels.

It’s a modern classic that speaks volumes with visual restraint—exactly what premium branding demands.

Phillip Koch’s print design for Brunello Cucinelli 

Named Best Print Design, Phillip Koch’s editorial piece for Brunello Cucinelli elevates fashion storytelling through quiet, intentional layout.

Every element — from the generous white space to the linen-textured paper — aligns with the brand’s philosophy of humanistic capitalism and timeless elegance.

Earthy tones and uncoated stock echo Cucinelli’s artisanal roots, while the understated typography reflects a confident, uncluttered voice.

It reads less like a catalog and more like an intimate journal, inviting readers to slow down and reflect.

Riala Studio LLC delivers user-centric innovation 

Winning Best App Design, Riala Studio LLC took on Peloton with a sleek interface that’s minimal in design but maximal in experience. 

New users are welcomed through a seamless onboarding journey, while clear class filters (type, difficulty, instructor) simplify discovery.

The use of dark mode, bold thumbnails, and motivational touchpoints ensures the app remains visually uncluttered while fully engaging.

From performance tracking to personalized workout journeys, the experience is empowering — and always premium.

In a crowded app market, Riala proves that less is truly more when executed with purpose.

Studio Deia captures Wildkind in award-winning packaging

Studio Deia’s work for conceptual outdoor brand Wildkind wins Best Packaging Design by fusing rugged aesthetics with playful family appeal.

With whimsical animal illustrations, vibrant color palettes, and soft, matte textures, the packaging tells a story—one of adventure, nature, and connection.

The use of negative space and hand-drawn elements gives it a crafted, approachable charm. Paired with clear labeling and intuitive iconography, the design isn’t just attractive—it’s functional and market-ready.

This packaging doesn’t sit quietly on the shelf—it speaks to both children and eco-conscious adults.

Creative Union’s video wins for visual storytelling

Creative Union earns Best Video Design for its slick, modern promo for Socios Member Club, blending aspirational lifestyle shots with crisp app interface showcases.

Set to an upbeat lo-fi soundtrack, the video uses fast cuts, glitch overlays, and subtle slide-ins to maintain rhythm and visual interest.

Short yet powerful on-screen phrases, such as “Create Your Success,” provide messaging without overpowering.

The balance of aspiration and accessibility is masterfully executed, making the tech-forward brand feel personal and cool.

Why do these awards matter more than ever?

DesignRush’s monthly Best Design Awards aren’t just about aesthetics. They highlight work that makes an emotional impact, redefines functionality, and brings bold concepts to life.

This June, the winners proved that great design tells stories, forges real connections, and dares to push boundaries—from paper textures to digital interfaces.

As the creative world grapples with AI-generated content and design homogenization, these winners remind us: real impact still comes from original thinking, human insight, and fearless execution.