Human-Centered Design Award 2026
October 2025 – September 2026
Honours organisations and teams that improve lives through inclusive, empathic user experiences and innovative design.
About the Award
This award celebrates designs that put people first—solutions that inspire, improve lives, and create meaningful impact. It honours those who design with purpose and empathy, from everyday experiences to systems for the greater good.
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Gain recognition from design and ergonomics experts
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Showcase work and strengthen visibility in business, design, and human factors communities
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Connect with companies, institutions, and talent
Entry Requirements
Submit your innovative solutions and gain global recognition on a platform celebrating Human-Centered Design.
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Open to corporations, consultancies, institutions, labs, and design professionals worldwide
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Solutions from any industry or field of application
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Market launch or development must be completed within the past 2 years
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Multiple entries allowed; submissions may include products, services, or experiences on the market or launching within 1 year
More Info & Sign Up
Share your vision of people-first design—solutions that improve lives and create meaningful impact.
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Design Award Timeline
Submission Deadlines and Announcements.
Nov 2025 – Mar 2026
Call for Entries
Registration and submission via the participant portal.
Apr 2026
Winner Notification (1st Award Stage)
Review of all submissions by the jury, selection of a limited number of Award winners.
May 2026
Winner Announcement
Public announcement of the winners, launch of online exhibition on the Awards website.
Jun – Jul 2026
PR Campaign Nominees
Mixed-media campaign on social media.
Aug 2026
Gold Winner Announcement
Announcement of the Gold winners, highlighted presentation in the online exhibition.
Aug – Sep 2026
PR campaign Winners
Mixed media campaign in social media and online, bespoke events.