Dutch designer Hella Jongerius was named Honorary Royal Designer for Industry 2023, during a ceremony in London. Jongerius was chosen by the Trustee Board of the British Royal Society of the Arts (RSA), who recognised her pioneering approach to design and the influence of her work across the industry.
As part of the nomination, Jongerius is among the designers who can join the Association of the Faculty of Royal Designers for Industry, bringing together leading figures from all fields of design. Jongerius was celebrated during a ceremony on 30 November 2023, alongside illustrator Christoph Niemann and landscape designer Kate Orff.
