Silmo Paris Names Joachim Froment President of 2026 Silmo d’Or Jury

Published on May 28, 2026
PARIS—Silmo Paris has announced Joachim Froment as president of the Silmo d’Or Jury for 2026. A graduate of the Royal College of Art in London, Froment began his career in Copenhagen before co-founding Futurewave, a design and technology studio that collaborates with global leaders including Renault, LVMH, Richemont and tech companies, show organizers said. He is the recipient of several international distinctions including the iF Design Awards, Good Design Awards and Core 77 Awards, the announcement said.
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