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.

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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.


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