In this episode of Design Discord, hosts Fernando Mastrangelo and Alyssa Gerasimoff celebrate the end of the year with the first annual Design Discord Awards. They discuss their selections for various categories, including best fair, booth, interior designers, and galleries, while reflecting on the challenges of making these choices. They also highlight designers to watch in 2026 and discuss their plans for the upcoming season two of the podcast, reflecting on their journey and the insights gained throughout the year.

05:26 Best Fair

10:30 Best Booth

14:02 Best Interior Designer/Architect

18:31 Best Gallery

25:55 Best Showroom

32:19 Best Breakout Star

34:51 Best New Collection

38:56 Most Innovative Use of Materials

46:34 Best Chair

49:45 Best Lighting

56:45 Best Side Table

59:30 Best Fine Furniture

01:03:10 Best Ceramic Furniture

01:12:46 Best Collectible Design

01:18:35 Best Photography

01:24:40 Favorite Design Discord Episode

01:28:10 Designers to Watch in 2026