Tom Dixon and Peter Clegg recognised in King Charles III’s New Year Honours list

In the 2025 New Year Honours list, designer Tom Dixon has been recognised with a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE), while architect Peter Clegg and graphic designer Neville Brody have each been awarded Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for their contributions to their respective fields.

Dixon, whose innovative work in industrial design has left a significant mark on the design world, received the CBE, the highest honour in the Order of the British Empire. Known for his striking furniture, lighting, and homeware designs, Dixon founded his eponymous brand in 2002. Prior to this, he served as creative director for renowned furniture companies Habitat and Artek. His brand celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2022 with an exhibition at Milan Design Week, marking two decades of influential design.

Peter Clegg, co-founder of the UK-based architectural practice Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios, has been awarded an OBE for his contribution to sustainable architecture. Established in 1978, Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios has gained widespread recognition for its commitment to environmentally conscious design. The studio’s work includes the award-winning Accordia housing development in Cambridge, which earned the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Stirling Prize in 2008. More recently, the firm has completed projects such as the transformation of a historic mill in Shropshire, the renovation of the Brighton Dome cultural complex, and the Aga Khan Academy Dhaka boarding school in Bangladesh.

Also among the honourees is Neville Brody, the celebrated graphic designer and typographer, who has been awarded an OBE. Brody is renowned for his boundary-pushing work in typography and his influence on graphic design, which has shaped visual culture over the past few decades.

Other notable recipients include architect Timothy John Beech Williamson, who has been awarded an OBE, and Richard Wilson, a landscape architect, also honoured with an OBE.

The King’s New Year Honours are part of the British honours system, with awards presented annually in December. These honours, alongside those given out in June on the King’s official birthday, recognise exceptional contributions to various fields across the UK.

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