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The awards are for products & services as well as concepts that stand out in terms of design, innovation and sustainability. The awards offers a common platform for established companies, start-ups and students to introduce themselves to a professional network and to the public in Germany. Active matchmaking takes place among the participants and with […]
The outcomes of the World Design Impact Prize 2021 will be presented in a 90-minute World Design Talks on 23 November from 8:30am – 10am EST. Here, we have an opportunity to recognize the three finalist projects and learn about the ways they are using design to make a difference in communities around the world. […]
To acknowledge trailblazers for their outstanding contributions to the design industry, recognise emerging Hong Kong young designers and celebrate excellent design projects with Asian perspective, the DFA Awards Presentation Ceremony 2021 will be held on 1 December 2021 (3:30pm, HKT), at M+ in Hong Kong. Winner from its 5 major awards - DFA Lifetime Achievement […]
The 3rd Human City Design Award, which is hosted and organized by the Seoul Design Foundation, dedicated in solving complex issues in our lives through creative design, and presents a new vision, encouraging designers who contributed to the formation of harmonious and sustainable relationships with human, society, environment, and nature. After careful deliberation of the […]
Andreu World and World Design Capital Valencia 2022 invite you next Thursday, December 15, to a very special day on design at the Palau de Les Arts Reina Sofía starting at 6:30 p.m. William McDonough, Creator of Cradle to Cradle, will be giving the inaugural conference. The Awards of the 21st Andreu World International Design […]
DFA Design for Asia Awards 2023 is open for global submission from 1 April 2023 onwards. The Awards aims to honour design excellence and acknowledge user-centric design projects which embrace the unique Asian perspectives to enhance the quality of life for people. This is the golden chance for designers to showcase their innovative designs to […]
iF Design Awards 2023, the annual award widely recognized as a symbol of design excellence around the world, will take place on 15 May 2023 at the legendary Friedrichstadt-Palast theatre in Berlin. Designers and design companies of various design disciplines wil come together to celebrate the winners across 82 award categories. WDO Member: iF Design
Hear from the 2023 Wege Prize Finalist teams as they present their circular design projects for a more sustainable future and compete for $65k in cash prizes. Listen as the judges - seasoned professionals from around the world - provide feedback, ask questions, and ultimately determine who will be our winning teams.
The German Design Awards sets international standards for innovative design developments and competitiveness on the global market. It exclusively honors projects that are groundbreaking in the German and international design landscape. An international jury of leading experts from all design disciplines is responsible for this.
Since 1970, the World Packaging Organisation has been organizing WorldStar awards and providing awards to numerous packs from all around the world. The WorldStar Competition is one of the major events of the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) and is the pre-eminent global award in packaging. WordStar illustrates the continual advancement of the state of packaging […]
The future turns 70 On June 20, the most important Italian design accolade opens its XXVIII edition celebrating seventy years since its first edition in 1954. Award ceremony and inauguration of the exhibition June 20, 2024 at 18.30 ADI Design Museum, Piazza Compasso d'Oro 1, Milan
The Seoul Design Award is an international accolade promoting sustainable daily life, aligning closely with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) set forth by the United Nations. The Seoul Design Award is given to designers or organizations whose projects have contributed to a sustainable daily life that aims for a harmonious relationship between people, society and […]
The Design Foundation of the Region of Valencia takes a step forward in the institutionalization of design by hosting the first edition of the Social Design Distinctions. These awards aim to highlight the impact of design as a tool for social transformation. In this inaugural edition, the careers of Hilary Cottam and Manolo Bañó will […]
“Czech Design Fest 2025” is a year-long project in collaboration with the Consulate General of the Czech Republic in Hong Kong. The opening ceremony features a screening of videos on the digital TV wall and music performances at Design Boulevard. A diverse range of extended learning activities have been scheduled throughout 2025, will offer enriching […]
Now in our third year, this day of knowledge sharing and collaboration will focus on ‘People and Planet’ and has been expanded to include additional workplace topics. BDP and M Moser and Associates are already announced as headline A&D sponsors. Plus, the ’doyenne’ of inclusive design, HOK’s Kay Sargent, has chosen the Forum to be […]
The German Innovation Award honours products, projects and pioneering achievements that sustainably improve life through innovation and progress. From Green Mobility, Digital Healthcare and New Work to exceptional engineering achievements in all fields – every innovation counts. Because positive changes that influence and enrich the lives of a wide variety of target groups have always […]
Comprehensive. Expert. Impartial. The German Brand Awards present outstanding brand successes and enable a transparent and independent assessment by a renowned jury. Clear and accessible criteria emphasise the neutrality of the award. More than 1,200 entries submitted testify to the huge amount of interest generated by this prize for excellence in brand management. WDO Member: […]
The EUIPO will host the sixth edition of the DesignEuropa Awards in Copenhagen, Denmark on 23 September 2025. The 2025 DesignEuropa Awards are presented in collaboration with the Danish Patent and Trademark Office.
Pioneering architecture. Holistic interior design. Innovative products. Everything on one platform. The ICONIC AWARDS honor innovative projects and sustainable solutions in architecture, product and interior design. The year’s most groundbreaking projects are presented on the global stage. This is where the industry’s thought leaders come together. WDO Member: German Design Council
Design changes the world — the German Design Awards make it visible. The internationally acclaimed awards honour projects that drive innovation, embrace responsibility and open up new perspectives through design. Initiated by the German Design Council, the German Design Awards stand for design excellence with purpose — interdisciplinary in thinking, globally connected, and strategically relevant. […]
