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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.

Submissions are open. Take part now!

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Be focused on the Futurewith us

Circular Design, Artificial Intelligence, Transformation — the Award showcases how design is already driving tomorrow’s ideas today. For those who approach design with strategic vision.

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Become part ofa Global Network

An initiative of the German Design Council, the Award is embedded in a strong, international community. Winning here means gaining visibility and forging new connections — worldwide.

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Excellence Rootedin Heritage

Since 1953, the German Design Council has shaped the culture of design. The Award continues this legacy — highlighting excellence with a clear sense of origin.

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Key Dates

Registration Deadline
119days
29 April 2025
Call for Entries
13 June 2025
Early-Bird Deadline
05 September 2025
Registration Deadline
25 September 2025
Jury Session

Featured Jury

Silvia Olp
Advisory Board, aed e.V.
Juliet Kavishe
Executive Board Member, Pan African Design Institute
Prof. Birgit Mager
Co-Founder & President, Service Design Network
Hope Liu
General Manager, OPPO Industrial Design Center
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"This award has accelerated my career by 20 years".

Hartmut Esslinger
Designer

Featured Winner

Discover all projects submitted to the German Design Award in the additional Circular Design category. Here, we showcase what’s already possible today: smart materials, circular concepts and design that embraces responsibility. We are proud of these outstanding submissions — each one rethinking cycles and shaping a sustainable future.

circular logistics - reusable packaging
Excellent Product Design
Circular Design
Gold
circular logistics - reusable packaging
Excellent Product Design
Start-up
Winner
REHAU ARTEVO TERRA
Excellent Product Design
Building and Elements
Winner
Feierabendziegel: From has-been to must-have?
Excellent Architecture
Circular Design
Gold
Feierabendziegel: From has-been to must-have?
Excellent Architecture
Fair and Exhibition
Winner
<s>Un</s>wanted furniture!
Excellent Product Design
Furniture
Winner
RUDi® Reusable Display
Excellent Product Design
Retail
Winner
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