Sei Wins Silver Honor at the 2026 NY Product Design Awards

United Arab Emirates, Dubai — 15th May — Sei has been recognized at the 2026 NY Product Design Awards, receiving the Silver Honor for excellence in Packaging within the Food - Spices, Oils, Sauces & Spreads category.

Organized by the International Awards Associate (IAA), the NY Product Design Awards and NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards are widely regarded among the leading international design awards and competitions, celebrating projects that demonstrate design innovation, functional excellence, and global design impact.

This season attracted over 2,500 submissions from around the world, bringing together designers, studios, brands, and architects from diverse industries. Winning entries reflect a strong emphasis on clarity, usability, and long-term performance, where design is not only conceptualized but effectively realized in real-world applications.

Award-Winning Project

The project demonstrates authentic connection to the product's origin and transforms a classic ingredient into a luxurious culinary experience — reflecting a thoughtful balance between aesthetic refinement, functionality, and contextual relevance.

Winner's Statement

"We are honored to receive recognition at the NY Design Awards for our packaging design that was inspired by the beautiful Vava'u islands in the Kingdom of Tonga," said Hulita Mansoor Qureshi.

Recognising Global Design Excellence

The 2026 NY Design Awards were evaluated by an international jury panel of 30 professionals from 13 countries, representing expertise across product design, architecture, and interior design. Through a structured blind judging process, each submission was assessed independently, ensuring fairness and recognizing work based solely on design merit, execution, and impact.

Winning a NY Product Design Award represents prestigious international recognition for design excellence and innovation, positioning recipients among the global design community shaping the future of modern design.

About NY Product Design Awards

The NY Product Design Awards and NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards are prestigious international design competitions recognizing excellence in product, architectural, and interior design. The programs celebrate projects that combine design innovation, functionality, and purpose, highlighting work that shapes how people interact with objects, environments, and the built world.