Nominator: Nataša Perković

Nominator's statement

Ermin Alić is one of the SEE region's most remarkable emerging product and furniture designers. He has displayed exceptional results and creative excellence unseen in young people in these fields in our region by launching his own brand, Dilema, of homeware and furniture made of wood and 3D printed materials. Dilema is a well-rounded line, clearly designed by someone with taste, technical knowledge and curiosity to experiment.

Ermin previously gained extensive experience in furniture and packaging during his six years at Gazzda and while working as a freelance graphic designer with leading brands in BiH. He received his bachelor's degree rom the Department of Product Design, Academy of Fine Arts, University of Sarajevo in 2017 and studied for two years at the Faculty of Civil Engineering, University of Sarajevo before that.

Ermin's work blends of aesthetics and functionality, and his products both attract attention and meet user needs, with a particular focus on changing lifestyles of younger users. He explores new trends and technologies to bring fresh and innovative ideas to his work. He is passionate, dedicated and one of our bravest young designers.

TURNO SIDE TABLE

Side table with an integrated storage space for items we often use while resting. What makes this side table special is its innovative way of accessing the storage: the space is revealed by rotating the outer wooden molding around the table. 

This simple mechanism allows for easy opening and closing, while at the same time hiding the contents of the table, keeping the space tidy and visually clean.

EXPANDABLE COAT RACK

The hanger concept is based on the design of a classic stretch hanger, adapted to modern needs. The inspiration comes from the Propeller Stool by designer Kaare Klint, whose method of processing the element transfers to the hanger functionality.

CHAIR 07

Chair 07 is a sculptural piece, defined more by form than by manufacturing constraints. Crafted from solid wood, it embraces expressive shaping and bold lines, prioritizing visual character over production efficiency. This chair stands as a statement of design freedom — where aesthetics lead, and structure follows.