The Sir Misha Black Awards commemorate the life of Misha Black, whose work played an important role in the development of design in the United Kingdom.

It was created to honour individuals across the globe who have made a significant contribution to design education throughout their career.

The Sir Misha Black Medal is awarded collaboratively by Britain’s leading design organizations.

Recipients of the Sir Misha Black Medal are automatically enrolled in the College of Medallists.

The award exists to acknowledge the collective excellence and leadership in design education within the United Kingdom.