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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.

Key Dates

Awards Show
104 days
29 April 2025
Call for Entries
05 September 2025
Registration Deadline
25 September 2025
Jury Session
06 February 2026
Awards Show
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Why enter?

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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Featured Jury

Andrea Herold
Co-Founder, InteriorPark
Jessica Sandoval
Creative Director, Mamba Studio
Didier Chincholle
Head of Experience Design, Ericsson
Dr. Manuel Bickel
Co-Head Product and Consumer Systems research area, Wuppertal Institut für Klima, Umwelt, Energie
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Awarded

The winning projects of the German Design Awards 2026 are online!

Design that goes further – that’s what the German Design Award 2026 is all about. Excellent design takes a stand: it is innovative, relevant and responsible. This year is all about change – technology, sustainability and society. New categories such as Circular Design, AI in Architecture and the Metaverse, and Service Design bring the latest topics to the forefront. Discover outstanding projects in the gallery that set new benchmarks.

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"This award has accelerated my career by 20 years".

Hartmut Esslinger
Designer

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