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Ciga Design

Shenzhen, China · Est. 2017

Founded by Zhang Jianmin

The CIGA Design brand has been around for over 10 years and has already received more than 17 international design awards including Red Dot and iF Design Awards. Born in China with a global design ambition, CIGA challenges watchmaking conventions with bold sculptural forms and unconventional time displays.

Founded
2017
Headquarters
Shenzhen, China
Group
Independent
Price Segment
Mid
Status
Active

Key Collections

  • Blue Planet (2021) — CIGA Design Blue Planet is the brand's signature globe-dial mechanical-watch family, centered on its 2021 GPHG Challenge Watch Prize-winning Series U design. Key references: U031-TU04-W6U, U033-SU01-W6U, U033-BG01-6B7B.
  • Fang Yuan — Geometric collection exploring the contrast between circles and squares, embodying Chinese philosophical concepts.
  • Z-Series (2020) — CIGA Design Z-Series is the brand's tonneau-shaped skeleton-watch family, built around openworked mechanical architecture, industrial styling, and design-award positioning. Key references: Z031-SS01-W5BK, Z062-BLGO-W5BK, German Design Award 2020.

Timeline

  • 2012 — Zhang Jianmin founds CIGA Design in Shenzhen, China, focused on design-led mechanical watches.
  • 2017 — Begins winning iF Design Awards, ranking among the top 3 in the Watches/Jewellery category alongside Apple and Bvlgari.
  • 2019 — Sets crowdfunding records on Indiegogo in the watch category, gaining international visibility.
  • 2021 — Blue Planet wins the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) Challenge prize, a landmark for Chinese watchmaking.
  • 2023 — Expands to over 100 countries with more than 500,000 users worldwide.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ciga Design

Is CIGA Design a Chinese watch brand?
Yes. Based in Shenzhen, China, CIGA Design has gained international recognition through design awards and its GPHG win, positioning itself as a serious design-forward Chinese brand.
What does the Blue Planet GPHG win mean?
Winning the GPHG Challenge prize in 2021 — competing against 208 watches globally — was a milestone for Chinese watchmaking, proving that design innovation can come from outside traditional Swiss centres.

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