Shining a spotlight on progress: the German Innovation Award honours products and services that stand out with their future-oriented technologies.
Since 1953, the German Design Council has been acting as a leading authority for communication and knowledge transfer in the fields of design, branding, and innovation. This includes hosting the annual German Innovation Award with 40 categories in two competitive classes: “Excellence in Business to Consumer” and “Excellence in Business to Business“.
Since 1953, the German Design Council has been acting as a leading authority for communication and knowledge transfer in the fields of design, branding, and innovation. This includes hosting the annual German Innovation Award with 40 categories in two competitive classes: “Excellence in Business to Consumer” and “Excellence in Business to Business”.
There are three types of awards:
Gold
Winner
Special Mention
In 2024, the jury selected two Gira products for the class ”Excellence in Business to Business – Building & Elements“.
In 2025, the Gira E1 design line was honoured to receive the German Innovation Award in the category “Excellence in Business to Business – Building & Elements”. The jury commended its pared-down yet expressive design that seamlessly blends into a variety of interior styles. With its clean lines and softly rounded edges, Gira E1 offers an elegant solution for contemporary living concepts. This combination of timeless aesthetics and functional versatility impressed as a stylish alternative in the field of electrical installations.
In 2025, the Gira E1 design line was honoured to receive the German Innovation Award in the category “Excellence in Business to Business – Building & Elements”. The jury commended its pared-down yet expressive design that seamlessly blends into a variety of interior styles. With its clean lines and softly rounded edges, Gira E1 offers an elegant solution for contemporary living concepts. This combination of timeless aesthetics and functional versatility impressed as a stylish alternative in the field of electrical installations.
Thanks to its full compatibility with the Gira System 55, Gira E1 can be flexibly combined with a variety of functions and adapted to meet individual requirements. Whether in living spaces or commercial settings, Gira E1 impresses with its understated form and effortlessly integrates into a wide range of room concepts.
In 2024, the Gira One smart home system was awarded the German Innovation Award. Gira One impresses with its easy operation and extensive automation options.
In 2024, the Gira One smart home system was awarded the German Innovation Award. Gira One impresses with its easy operation and extensive automation options. It offers solutions for controlling blinds, lighting, heating, and music, as well as security features such as presence simulation and encrypted data exchange in accordance with the KNX Secure Standard. With the Gira Smart Home App, users can conveniently and securely control their home from anywhere. Gira One represents modern living comfort, enhanced security, and energy efficiency.
The Gira Keyless In Fingerprint received the “Special Mention” award in 2024 in the category Excellence in Business to Business: Building & Elements. This innovative access solution allows for secure and convenient access control via fingerprint.
The Gira Keyless In Fingerprint received the “Special Mention” award in 2024 in the category Excellence in Business to Business: Building & Elements. This innovative access solution allows for secure and convenient access control via fingerprint. It offers maximum security and comfort for both private and commercial applications. Thanks to state-of-the-art technology, access is granted without the need for a key or card, significantly simplifying daily life.
A novel solution that puts customer experience first: the Gira System 106 makes door communication easier all around.
A novel solution that puts customer experience first: the Gira System 106 makes door communication easier all around. With modular components of uniform dimensions, it can be customised down to the last detail. Robust materials and smart features ensure a maximum level of comfort and security. Integrated into the wall, the flush-mounted variant turns any entrance into a design highlight.
The Gira System 3000 touch top unit allows you to control lightings and blinds intuitively. Via finger swipe, you can precisely adjust the brightness in any given room or the position of your sunshade. Thanks to a smart memory function, it is possible to save and activate preferred settings anytime.