2011 saw the independent jury of  design experts and architects sifting through a record number of  applications from around the world to decide their final selection of  more than 500 product designs and graphics from 38 countries that were  deemed worthy of the GOOD DESIGN Award.

The new BMW 1 Series M Coupe cuts a compelling  figure with its athletic demeanour and M-specific interior design. The  optimised track width of the front and rear axles, an expansive front  apron and powerfully flared wheel arches lend the BMW 1 Series M Coupe  its unmistakable character. The two sets of chrome-plated twin  tailpipes, situated at the outer edges of the rear, make for the  symmetrical look familiar from M styling.

With its lean and wiry off-road physique, the BMW G 650 GS  motorbike evokes an impression of lightness and  adventurousness. Its characteristic enduro design and its colour  concept are fully in keeping with the BMW GS family style and round  off the bike’s overall sporty impression. The quality and  specification of this model coupled with its long-distance comfort set  it apart from the competitors.

With its BMW K 1600 GT and BMW K 1600  GTL, BMW Motorrad is tapping into a new dimension of the  touring experience. Both these motorcycles present a self-assured,  imposing and distinctive appearance, sparking off a hefty dose of  wanderlust at first glance.

With its lean and wiry off-road physique, the BMW G 650 GS  motorbike evokes an impression of lightness and  adventurousness. Its characteristic enduro design and its colour  concept are fully in keeping with the BMW GS family style and round  off the bike’s overall sporty impression. The quality and  specification of this model coupled with its long-distance comfort set  it apart from the competitors.

The new BMW6 Series Convertible combines a stretched bonnet,  set-back passenger compartment, long wheelbase and flat waistline with  a classic soft-top roof featuring a distinctive “fin”  design. The car’s powerfully contoured surfaces and  forward-surging lines are a reflection of its dynamic handling properties.

Aesthetes who delight in luxury and forward-looking technology need  look no further than the new BMW6 Series Coupe, combining as it does dynamic  athleticism with exclusive travel comfort. Adaptive LED Headlights  represent an innovation in lighting technology and draw on the  hallmark round headlight look in a new rendition of BMW’s iconic  design cues.