The NY Product Design Awards was launched to honor the efforts of talented product designers, design teams, and manufacturers from all over the world, whose designs have made daily living that much better with their practical and ingenious creations.
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.
2026 NY Product Design Awards Theme
Innovate for Tomorrow
Where creative ideas evolve into products that shape modern living.
Every great design begins with a spark of innovation. Innovate for Tomorrow celebrates the designers, engineers, and visionaries behind products that redefine lifestyle, usability, and purpose. From consumer electronics to sustainable goods, these creations reflect the future of design thinking — where imagination meets functionality.
The 2026 NY Product Design Awards welcomes creators who push boundaries and elevate human experience through product design. Whether you craft cutting-edge technology, sustainable materials, or everyday solutions that make life better, your innovation deserves the spotlight. Showcase your work among global leaders in creativity and industry transformation.
Categories:
NY Product Design Awards Categories include: Automotive & Transport, Conceptual, Digital, Electronic Devices & Accessories, Fashion & Lifestyle, Furniture, Packaging, Home Interior, Interface & User Experience, Lighting, and so much more.
Eligibility:
The NY Product Design Awards is open to:
Advertising Agencies, Art Directors, Brand / Business Owner, Car Designers, Creative Boutiques, Design Firms, Designers, Engineers, Entrepreneurs, Fashion Designers, Freelance Professionals, Furniture Designers, Graphic Designers, In-house Marketing, Institutions, Manufacturers, Product Designers, PR firms, Students, Teachers and Anyone aged 18 and with a great new product design.
Submission Requirement:
Entries must be produced within the last FIVE (5) calendar years up through the final deadline.
All entries must be submitted for judging exactly as published or implemented and may not be modified for the competition. The NY Product Design Awards may request proof of initial production and/or publication date.
The awards reserve the right to re-categorize incorrectly classified entries.
Judges reserve the right to withhold an award in a category if submissions do not meet their expectations.
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 ($209)
Regular: DEC 18, 2025 – JAN 16, 2026 ($219)
Final: JAN 17 – FEB 13, 2026 ($239)
Final Extension: FEB 14 – MAR 18, 2026 ($249)
Last Minute: MAR 19 – APR 22, 2026 ($269)
Winning Level:
There are FOUR (4) levels of achievement in the competition:
Product Design of the Year
Product Designer of the Year
Gold: Average score between 85 - 100
Silver: Average score between 60 – 84
Judging:
Judging is blind. All entrant information is removed from entries to prevent bias/conflict of interest.
The prestige of the NY Product Design Awards competition relies in large part on the high caliber of the juries, whom we vetted to review submissions. The jury panel comprised of experienced professionals in their field and industry, including creative designers and art directors from international agencies, product designers, educators, marketers, manufacturers or business owners, and exemplify diversity in professional experience, geography, gender, and ethnicity. All judges are selected based on experience, availability and credibility to their respective industry.
Evaluation Criteria:
Judges score on a scale of 1-100, based on the below criteria:
Form
Creativity & Innovation
Finishing & Functionality
Impact
The NY Product Design Awards and International Awards Associate Inc's (IAA) 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.
Results Announcement:
All winners of the 2026 competition will be announced on May 15, 2026 via the NY Product Design Awards’ official page. All registered participants can then login to see the winning works.
Prizes:
The Product Design / Designer of the Year Winners will receive a complimentary limited-edition trophy and professionally designed certificate.
One professionally designed certificate commemorating the winning entry, which includes entry title, entering company/winners' name and category. Decal will be affixed indicating the level of win.
Top tier (Gold and Silver) winners will be featured on NY Product Design Awards site's Gallery, where professionals can view your work.
A press release template sent to major industry outlets, celebrating your win.
Professionally designed logos for use on websites, in email signatures, etc.
In addition to the complimentary certificates, Gold and Silver winners may purchase beautiful Ava statuettes, and/or additional customized certificates.
Gold and Silver winners will get featured by the NY Product Design Awards on social media or our media partner on Muse.World’s website.
2026 NY Product Design Awards is calling for entries now. Submit your product today — and innovate for tomorrow. Join us today!
Enter Now: https://nydesignawards.com/
