2026 NY Product Design Awards

Recognizing that excellence exists in various forms in the design industry, the NY Product Design Awards intends to celebrate excellence in all its facets that are found in design work and its designers.

A well-thought-out design is both functional and aesthetically pleasing, and all-in-all improves one’s daily life. Said designs can stem from different people’s personal projects, commercial engagements or researches. To the NY Product Design Awards, these are the individuals we wish to honor.

Categories:
The categories include: Automotive & Transport, Baby, Kids & Children, Conceptual, Digital, Electronic Devices & Accessories, Fashion & Lifestyle, Home Interior, Hobby & Leisure, Medical/Scientific Equipment, Interface & User Experience, Lighting , Outdoor & Sports Equipment, Packaging, Wearable Technology, Workplace & Office, Gaming AR & VR and Industrial Tools & Engineering.

Eligibility:
The NY Product Design Awards is open to: Advertising Agencies, Architects, Builders, Brand / Business Owner, Car Designers, Creative Boutiques, Design firms, Engineers, Fashion Designers, Freelance Professionals, Furniture Design, Graphic Designers, In-house Marketing, Interactive Agencies, Interior Designers, Landscape Designers, Product Designers, Students, and anyone aged 18 and above residing anywhere in the world.

Submission Requirements:
The NY Product Design Awards is open to product designers of various background. Whether it’s done by a professional designer, a fledgling designer, or even a hobbyist, they are eligible for entry. This includes designs purposed for any function, commercial or otherwise.

Entries must fall within a 5-year window from creation - 2022 to present.

Entry Brief:
It is recommended that you keep your synopsis to approximately 350 words. We suggest you utilize this section of your entry to elaborate on the piece as well as the creativity and originality of your idea. The brief should strengthen your entry, as well as providing the jury a better understanding of your project. A written translation or adaptation must accompany non-English entries.

Image Submission:
The submissions should be saved in a flattened JPEG or JPG format. (keep them under 4MB, 1,200px wide is preferable, 300dpi, RGB).

2026 Entry Deadline & Fees:
Early Bird: Nov 7 - Dec 17, 2025
Regular: Dec 18, 2025- Jan 16, 2026
Final: Jan 17 - Feb 13, 2026
Final Extension: Feb 14 - Mar 18, 2026
Last Minute: Mar 19 - Apr 22, 2026

Results Announcement: May 15, 2026

Judging:
Judging is blind. All entrant information is removed from entries to prevent bias/conflict of interest.

The NY Product Design Awards jury panel comprises veteran designers, alongside creative and innovative professionals, whose experiences make their judgements both focused and impartial. Judges are selected based on experience, credibility, and availability.

Evaluation Criteria:
Submissions are judged at random without being compared to other entries within the same categories. Our judges will score on a scale of 1-100 based on:

Form
Design’s inherent visual and artistic quality

Creativity & Innovation
General evaluation of design idea, and its employment of creative or innovative concepts

Finishing & Functionality
Product quality, useability, safety features, ease of maintenance

Impact
Benefits, or lack thereof, the design brings to users and their environment

The NY Product Design Awards and International Awards Associate Inc's decision are final in its sole discretion and binding in relation to all matters relating to Competitions and may not be subject to any discussions or correspondence.

The call for entries for the 2026 NY Product Design Awards has officially begun! Join us in recognizing the outstanding achievements that have shaped our journey and look forward to a future full of limitless design potential.

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