A’ design award and competition 2026 sparks joy with playful industrial design winners
the submission deadline for 2026 is february 28, with winners announced on may 1st.
industrial design takes the a’ design award 2026 spotlight
The internationally acclaimed A’ Design Award and Competition extends its open call for submissions, inviting creatives to present their most compelling works for the upcoming judging period. The award celebrates and promotes exceptional designs across all disciplines, with a core mission to foster worldwide appreciation for innovation. The submission deadline for 2026 is February 28, with winners announced on May 1st. Among the competition’s most vibrant categories is Good Industrial Design, which celebrates objects that marry utility with aesthetic charm. A curated selection of past laureates proves that industrial design should be more than just functional; it should be joyful. These winning pieces, from playful lighting to fun homeware and clever toys, showcase the transformative power of design that sparks a smile.
Designers are encouraged to submit their own visionary creations that push creative boundaries and contribute to the evolution of the home here.
image credit: Yuqing Xiao
name: Nostalx
designers: Yuqing Xiao, Siyu Zang, Menghai Xia, Weijing Zhao, Qijun Nie
category: Digital and Electronic Device Design
award: Bronze
year: 2025
OVER 150 CATEGORIES are open to submissions
The Award’s Good Industrial Design super category is a testament to the idea that our daily objects deserve thoughtful, inspiring design. This focus allows for the recognition of products that bring delight into the domestic sphere, making life easier and more enjoyable. Beyond these product-focused categories, the A’ Design Award is open to submissions from across a wide spectrum of creative fields. Winning entries are celebrated across disciplines from architecture and fashion to communication design. Further categories are available here.
image credit: Tiago Costa
name: U Lamp
designer: Monica Pinto de Almeida
category: Lighting Products and Fixtures Design
award: Silver
year: 2023
the perks of winning the a’ design award 2026
Winning the A’ Design Award offers more than just recognition, it provides a substantial boost to a designer’s career and brand visibility. Laureates gain unparalleled exposure through international exhibitions of their work, features in leading design publications, and inclusion in an exclusive yearbook. Winners are also invited to high-profile networking events like the award gala-night.
The extensive A’ Design Prize also encompasses inclusion in the prestigious World Design Rankings, project translations into over 100 languages, and widespread PR services. Each submission is meticulously reviewed by a distinguished Grand Jury Panel, composed of over 300 esteemed professionals, academics, and industry experts, ensuring that only the most innovative and impactful designs are recognized for their excellence and capacity to inject joy into the world.
image credit: Chuheng He
name: Color Roller
designer: Chuheng He
category: Furniture Design
award: Gold
year: 2025
image credit: Zipeng Zhou
name: Hug Me
designers: Zipeng Zhou
category: Furniture Design
award: Gold
year: 2025
image credit: Jun Wang
name: Altocumulus Light
designers: Zhenghua Hu, Yuxi Mao, Jiangyang Zhao, Xin Wang and Yang Yang
category: Lighting Products and Fixtures Design
award: Bronze
year: 2023
image credit: Takanori Urata
name: Honey Drop
designer: Akira Nakagomi
category: Lighting Products and Fixtures Design
award: Platinum
year: 2023
image credit: PIXIO
name: PIXIO
designers: Ivan Khalus and Oleh Berezovskyi
category: Toys, Games and Hobby Products Design
award: Platinum
year: 2018
image credit: Nao Fujimura
name: Inside Out
designer: Nao Fujimura
category: Baby, Kids’ and Children’s Products Design
award: Bronze
year: 2025
image credit: Davids Klavins
name: Una Corda Piano
designer: Davids Klavins
category: Musical Instruments Design
award: Silver
year: 2021
image credit: Beijing Yeak Tech Co. Ltd.
name: Eureka
designer: Huile Yi and Zulong Liu
category: Furniture Design
award: Platinum
year: 2023
image credit: Hsin Chen Lin and Zi Yun Hsu
name: Dudo
designers: Hsin Chen Lin and Zi Yun Hsu
category: Toys, Games and Hobby Products Design
award: Silver
year: 2023
image credit: Francesco Cappuccio
name: Scacco Matto
designer: Francesco Cappuccio
category: Lighting Products and Fixtures Design
award: Silver
year: 2023
image credit: Ziqiang He
name: Amplification of Sensation
designers: Ziqiang He, Hao Zhang, Yunan Lin, Sihong Chen and Yue Gao
category: Audio and Sound Equipment Design
award: Bronze
year: 2024
image credit: Yu Ren
name: Twiny
designers: Yu Ren and Nurettin Badur
category: Furniture Design
award: Silver
year: 2025
image credit:Hdl Automation Co., Ltd.
name: Fan
designers: Jin Huang, Wenbin Chen, Daying Gao, Dongchang Li, Xiujuan Chen, Yang Liu
category: Digital and Electronic Device Design
award: Bronze
year: 2025
image credit: Hangzhou Owls Technology Co., Ltd.
name: Coral Scratcher
designers: Jianjun Le and Yanlin Zhu
category: Pet Care, Toys, Supplies and Products for Animals Design
award: Silver
year: 2025
image credit: Karolis Milaševičius
name: Imaginator
designer: Neringa Orlenok
category: Toys, Games and Hobby Products Design
award: Silver
year: 2022
image credit: Du Heli, Li Yuankai and Xue Bomu
name: Mila
designers: Du Heli, Li Yuankai and Xue Bomu
category: 3D Printed Forms and Products Design
award: Silver
year: 2023
image credit: Minkyu Seo
name: Wobbleshroom
designer: Minkyu Seo
category: Sporting Goods, Fitness and Recreation Equipment Design
award: Bronze
year: 2022
image credit: Eric Wu
name: Cobble
designer: Eric Wu
category: Digital and Electronic Device Design
award: Iron
year: 2025
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