Enter Dezeen Awards 2026
To enter Dezeen Awards 2026, please select the categories you would like to enter from the list below.
Please note: the below categories are for large studios (companies with 11+ employees). If you are an individual or your company has 10 or fewer employees, please enter the small studio categories by selecting the "Small studio (1-10 employees)" tab above.
Judging and eligibility criteria
Please remember our judging criteria when completing your forms.
- Beautiful : does it look amazing? We know that beauty is subjective but our judges will be looking out for aesthetic rigour, good detailing and good use of materials.
- Innovative : does it incorporate original thinking or address a problem in a new way? We don't mean that every entry has to reinvent the wheel but we will be looking for evidence of fresh approaches and new ideas.
- Beneficial : is it useful and considerate to both people and planet? Your project doesn't have to set out to save the world but it should show respect and consideration for users and the environment.
To be eligible to enter, architecture and interiors projects must have been completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026. Products must have been exhibited as final prototypes or have gone into production between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
For more specific criteria for each category, please see our categories page.
Architecture categories [large studios]
House (urban) [large studios]
New-build individual dwellings in a densely built-up setting (includes conjoined developments of up to two houses). Must be completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Sustainable renovation [large studios]
Renovations or retrofits of existing buildings to make them more efficient, which demonstrate both embodied and operational carbon savings and a holistic whole-life carbon approach to sustainability. Must be completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Please include before and after photographs.
Sustainable building [large studios]
New-builds that excel in their approach to sustainability, including zero-carbon or negative-carbon projects, zero-energy projects, circular projects, reversible buildings or buildings that employ environmentally friendly construction techniques, materials, energy sources etc. Must be completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
House (rural) [large studios]
New-build individual dwellings in a low-density or non-urban setting (includes conjoined developments of up to two houses). Must be completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Housing [large studios]
Multiple new-build or significantly refurbished dwellings or extended housing projects of three or more units completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.. Must include three or more units.
House renovation [large studios]
Outstanding refurbished homes that have been completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Please include before and after photographs.
House extension [large studios]
An outstanding extension added to an existing home that has been completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Please include before and after photographs.
Civic project [large studios]
New-build or significant extension to and/or refurbishment of civic buildings, including civic centres, places of worship, community buildings, council buildings, visitor centres, libraries, sports halls, swimming pools and leisure centres, or any building containing a significant public-facing facility and completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Cultural project [large studios]
New-build or refurbished cultural projects completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026 that promote culture and the arts, including theatres, archives, cinemas, museums, stadiums, art galleries and music venues.
Workplace project (small) [large studios]
New-build, refurbished and retrofitted workplaces, offices or studios that are less than 2,500 square metres and completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026. Includes laboratories, research buildings and office campuses.
Please include photographs of the interior spaces, where possible with people.
Workplace project (large) [large studios]
New-build, refurbished and retrofitted workplaces, offices or studios that are more than 2,500 square metres and completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026. Includes laboratories, research buildings and office campuses.
Please include photographs of the interior spaces, where possible with people.
Leisure and wellness project [large studios]
New-build projects or significant refurbishments or extensions of a building used for leisure, health and wellbeing. Includes hospitals, doctors' and dentists' surgeries, care homes, clinics and spas completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Education project [large studios]
New-build or refurbished projects for early years provision, primary and secondary schools, colleges, universities and other further or higher education institutions completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Heritage project [large studios]
Refurbishment, retrofit or extension of historic buildings completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Please include before and after photographs.
Hospitality project [large studios]
New-build or refurbished projects, including bars, restaurants and hotels completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Please include photographs of the interior spaces.
Infrastructure and transport project [large studios]
New-build infrastructure or refurbishment and upgrade work of existing facilities where the projects exhibit a significant spatial or structural design emphasis such as underground, rail or bus stations, bridges as well as buildings constructed to deliver public utilities. Must be completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Small project [large studios]
Any standalone project up to 150sqm and with a contract value of £400,000 and under, including pavilions, shelters, cabins, open-air structures, temporary structures, micro-homes, pop-up boutiques, kiosks and classrooms. Must be completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Mixed-use project [large studios]
New build, extended or refurbished mixed-use developments designed for at least two distinct uses such as residential, commercial or cultural, completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Landscape and urban design [large studios]
Landscape architecture or urban design projects, including masterplans and design for the public realm, completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Design categories [large studios]
Furniture design [large studios]
Design of furniture including tables and storage solutions (excluding seating and office use) for indoor and exterior use. Products must have been exhibited as final prototypes or have gone into production between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Material innovation [large studios]
New or improved materials that significantly reduce embodied carbon or by using circular economy principles where waste is designed out and materials are re-used. Any bio-material that could shape the future of construction, interiors and design, for example, mushrooms, seaweed, coffee and cellulose, can also be entered. Products must have been exhibited as final prototypes or have gone into production between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Sustainable design [large studios]
Any product designed with sustainability in mind including products that follow circular principles or that reduce their impact on (or benefit) the environment. Can include products designed for the consumer market as well as building products where the innovation delivers carbon reduction or improved climate resilience. Products must have been exhibited as final prototypes or have gone into production between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Seating design [large studios]
Design of chairs, benches and seating (excluding office use) for indoor and exterior use. Products must have been exhibited as final prototypes or have gone into production between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Collectible design [large studios]
Collectible furniture, lighting and accessories, including limited editions or one-off products, that celebrate craftsmanship, originality and artistic expression. Products must have been exhibited as final prototypes or have gone into production between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Bespoke design [large studios]
Furniture, lighting and other product designs that are bespoke commissions for a specific client or project. Products must have been exhibited as final prototypes or have gone into production between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Lighting design [large studios]
Design of interior and exterior lighting (excluding office use). Products must have been exhibited as final prototypes or have gone into production between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Architectural lighting design [large studios]
Design of architectural lighting projects designed specifically for a building or structure including retail, business and educational spaces completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Surface design [large studios]
Design of wall, floor, ceiling and surface coverings, including tiles, flooring, paint, wallpaper and other decorative surfaces and finishes. Products must have been exhibited as final prototypes or have gone into production between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Textile design [large studios]
Design of textiles for the home, including fabrics, rugs, blankets, curtains, upholstery plus weaving, 3D knitting and other soft furnishings. Products must have been exhibited as final prototypes or have gone into production between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Workplace design [large studios]
Design of furniture and lighting, including chairs, tables, seating, task lighting and storage solutions for workplace use. Products must have been exhibited as final prototypes or have gone into production between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Product design (consumer design) [large studios]
Commercially produced products including mobile phones, televisions, cameras, laptops, tablets, drones, gadgets, robotics, appliances, water bottles, sports and exercise equipment, luggage, bicycles, cars, motorcycles and transport-related accessories. Products must have been exhibited as final prototypes or have gone into production between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Product design (health, wellbeing and wearables) [large studios]
Products designed to improve the health and well-being of the user and designs which can be enjoyed equally by consumers of all abilities and identities. For example: assisted living products, medical devices, personal health products and technology used as part of a healthy lifestyle. This could also include sports and exercise equipment, toothbrushes, sex toys and beauty equipment. Work that requires regulatory approval to be commercially released must have this approval granted at the time of submission. Products must have been exhibited as final prototypes or have gone into production between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Product design (bathroom) [large studios]
Any mass-produced product for the bathroom including baths, showers, toilets, sinks, taps, and built-in furniture. Products must have been exhibited as final prototypes or have gone into production between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026. For bespoke bathroom interiors, please see our interiors categories.
Graphic design [large studios]
Visual communication design including typography, illustration, brand identity, signage, wayfinding, information graphics and graphic design for websites, digital platforms and apps. The graphic elements will be judged and not the UX or UI design. Products must have been exhibited as final prototypes or have gone into production between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Installation design [large studios]
Installation projects for interior or exterior spaces, including set design, trade fairs, and fashion shows, as well as art, design and light installations. These can be temporary or permanent. Must be completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Interiors categories [large studios]
Residential interior (small) [large studios]
Apartment and home interiors that are less than 100 square metres and have been completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026. This is an interior architecture and design category. For new build and house renovations without an interior architect or interior designer, see our architecture categories.
Sustainable interior [large studios]
Interior designs that demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainability by using ethically sourced products, making use of recycled materials, or using innovative materials. Must be completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Residential interior (large) [large studios]
Apartment and home interiors that are more than 100 square metres and have been completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026. This is an interior architecture and design category. For new build and house renovations without an interior architect or interior designer, see our architecture categories.
Restaurant interior [large studios]
Interiors that include restaurants, clubs and event venues that have been completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Bar and cafe interior [large studios]
Interiors that include bars and cafes (including pop-ups), coffee shops, tea rooms and bakeries that have been completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Hotel and short-stay interior [large studios]
Interiors that have been completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026. Includes hotels and guesthouses.
Workplace interior (small) [large studios]
Refurbished or retrofitted interior workplaces, offices, co-working spaces or studios that are less than 1,000 square metres and completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Workplace interior (large) [large studios]
Refurbished or retrofitted interior workplaces, offices, co-working spaces or studios that are more than 1,000 square metres and completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Retail interior (small) [large studios]
Refurbished or retrofitted interior retail spaces less than 250 square metres completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Retail interior (large) [large studios]
Refurbished or retrofitted interior retail spaces more than 250 square metres completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Leisure and wellness interior [large studios]
Any interior project for leisure, health or wellbeing including spas, nail salons, gyms, pharmacies, hair salons, doctors surgeries, dentists, hospitals and medical centres. Must be completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Exhibition design (interior) [large studios]
Design projects for interior spaces including but not limited to art, design and science exhibitions within galleries, museums or public spaces (temporary or permanent). Must be completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Kitchen interior [large studios]
Kitchen interiors that showcase innovative design solutions completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026. Show kitchens will not be accepted.
Bathroom interior [large studios]
Bathroom interiors that showcase innovative design solutions completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026. Show bathrooms will not be accepted.
Enter Dezeen Awards 2026
To enter Dezeen Awards 2026, please select the categories you would like to enter from the list below.
Please note: the below categories are for small studios (companies with 1-10 employees). If your company has more than 10 employees, you must enter the large studio categories by selecting the "Large studio (11+ employees)" tab above.
Judging and eligibility criteria
Please remember our judging criteria when completing your forms.
- Beautiful : does it look amazing? We know that beauty is subjective but our judges will be looking out for aesthetic rigour, good detailing and good use of materials.
- Innovative : does it incorporate original thinking or address a problem in a new way? We don't mean that every entry has to reinvent the wheel but we will be looking for evidence of fresh approaches and new ideas.
- Beneficial : is it useful and considerate to both people and planet? Your project doesn't have to set out to save the world but it should show respect and consideration for users and the environment.
To be eligible to enter, architecture and interiors projects must have been completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026. Products must have been exhibited as final prototypes or have gone into production between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
For more specific criteria for each category, please see our categories page.
Architecture categories [small studios]
House (urban) [small studios]
New-build individual dwellings in a densely built-up setting (includes conjoined developments of up to two houses). Must be completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Sustainable renovation [small studios]
Renovations or retrofits of existing buildings to make them more efficient, which demonstrate both embodied and operational carbon savings and a holistic whole-life carbon approach to sustainability. Must be completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Please include before and after photographs.
Sustainable building [small studios]
New-builds that excel in their approach to sustainability, including zero-carbon or negative-carbon projects, zero-energy projects, circular projects, reversible buildings or buildings that employ environmentally friendly construction techniques, materials, energy sources etc. Must be completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
House (rural) [small studios]
New-build individual dwellings in a low-density or non-urban setting (includes conjoined developments of up to two houses). Must be completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Housing [small studios]
Multiple new-build or significantly refurbished dwellings or extended housing projects of three or more units completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026. Must include three or more units.
House renovation [small studios]
Outstanding refurbished homes that have been completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Please include before and after photographs.
House extension [small studios]
An outstanding extension added to an existing home that has been completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Please include before and after photographs.
Civic project [small studios]
New-build or significant extension to and/or refurbishment of civic buildings, including civic centres, places of worship, community buildings, council buildings, visitor centres, libraries, sports halls, swimming pools and leisure centres, or any building containing a significant public-facing facility and completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Cultural project [small studios]
New-build or refurbished cultural projects completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026 that promote culture and the arts, including theatres, archives, cinemas, museums, stadiums, art galleries and music venues.
Workplace project (small) [small studios]
New-build, refurbished and retrofitted workplaces, offices or studios that are less than 2,500 square metres and completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026. Includes laboratories, research buildings and office campuses.
Please include photographs of the interior spaces, where possible with people.
Workplace project (large) [small studios]
New-build, refurbished and retrofitted workplaces, offices or studios that are more than 2,500 square metres and completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026. Includes laboratories, research buildings and office campuses.
Please include photographs of the interior spaces, where possible with people.
Leisure and wellness project [small studios]
New-build projects or significant refurbishments or extensions of a building used for leisure, health and wellbeing. Includes hospitals, doctors' and dentists' surgeries, care homes, clinics and spas completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Education project [small studios]
New-build or refurbished projects for early years provision, primary and secondary schools, colleges, universities and other further or higher education institutions completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Heritage project [small studios]
Refurbishment, retrofit or extension of historic buildings completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Please include before and after photographs.
Hospitality project [small studios]
New-build or refurbished projects, including bars, restaurants and hotels completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Please include photographs of the interior spaces.
Infrastructure and transport project [small studios]
New-build infrastructure or refurbishment and upgrade work of existing facilities where the projects exhibit a significant spatial or structural design emphasis such as underground, rail or bus stations, bridges as well as buildings constructed to deliver public utilities. Must be completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Small project [small studios]
Any standalone project up to 150sqm and with a contract value of £400,000 and under, including pavilions, shelters, cabins, open-air structures, temporary structures, micro-homes, pop-up boutiques, kiosks and classrooms. Must be completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Mixed-use project [small studios]
New build, extended or refurbished mixed-use developments designed for at least two distinct uses such as residential, commercial or cultural, completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Landscape and urban design [small studios]
Landscape architecture or urban design projects, including masterplans and design for the public realm, completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Design categories [small studios]
Furniture design [small studios]
Design of furniture including tables and storage solutions (excluding seating and office use) for indoor and exterior use. Products must have been exhibited as final prototypes or have gone into production between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Material innovation [small studios]
New or improved materials that significantly reduce embodied carbon or by using circular economy principles where waste is designed out and materials are re-used. Any bio-material that could shape the future of construction, interiors and design, for example, mushrooms, seaweed, coffee and cellulose, can also be entered. Products must have been exhibited as final prototypes or have gone into production between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Sustainable design [small studios]
Any product designed with sustainability in mind including products that follow circular principles or that reduce their impact on (or benefit) the environment. Can include products designed for the consumer market as well as building products where the innovation delivers carbon reduction or improved climate resilience. Products must have been exhibited as final prototypes or have gone into production between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Seating design [small studios]
Design of chairs, benches and seating (excluding office use) for indoor and exterior use. Products must have been exhibited as final prototypes or have gone into production between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Collectible design [small studios]
Collectible furniture, lighting and accessories, including limited editions or one-off products, that celebrate craftsmanship, originality and artistic expression. Products must have been exhibited as final prototypes or have gone into production between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Bespoke design [small studios]
Furniture, lighting and other product designs that are bespoke commissions for a specific client or project. Products must have been exhibited as final prototypes or have gone into production between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Lighting design [small studios]
Design of interior and exterior lighting (excluding office use). Products must have been exhibited as final prototypes or have gone into production between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Architectural lighting design [small studios]
Design of architectural lighting projects designed specifically for a building or structure including retail, business and educational spaces completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Surface design [small studios]
Design of wall, floor, ceiling and surface coverings, including tiles, flooring, paint, wallpaper and other decorative surfaces and finishes. Products must have been exhibited as final prototypes or have gone into production between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Textile design [small studios]
Design of textiles for the home, including fabrics, rugs, blankets, curtains, upholstery plus weaving, 3D knitting and other soft furnishings. Products must have been exhibited as final prototypes or have gone into production between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Workplace design [small studios]
Design of furniture and lighting, including chairs, tables, seating, task lighting and storage solutions for workplace use. Products must have been exhibited as final prototypes or have gone into production between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Product design (consumer design) [small studios]
Commercially produced products including mobile phones, televisions, cameras, laptops, tablets, drones, gadgets, robotics, appliances, water bottles, sports and exercise equipment, luggage, bicycles, cars, motorcycles and transport-related accessories. Products must have been exhibited as final prototypes or have gone into production between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Product design (health, wellbeing and wearables) [small studios]
Products designed to improve the health and well-being of the user and designs which can be enjoyed equally by consumers of all abilities and identities. For example: assisted living products, medical devices, personal health products and technology used as part of a healthy lifestyle. This could also include sports and exercise equipment, toothbrushes, sex toys and beauty equipment. Work that requires regulatory approval to be commercially released must have this approval granted at the time of submission. Products must have been exhibited as final prototypes or have gone into production between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Product design (bathroom) [small studios]
Any mass-produced product for the bathroom including baths, showers, toilets, sinks, taps, and built-in furniture. Products must have been exhibited as final prototypes or have gone into production between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026. For bespoke bathroom interiors, please see our interiors categories.
Graphic design [small studios]
Visual communication design including typography, illustration, brand identity, signage, wayfinding, information graphics and graphic design for websites, digital platforms and apps. The graphic elements will be judged and not the UX or UI design. Products must have been exhibited as final prototypes or have gone into production between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Installation design [small studios]
Installation projects for interior or exterior spaces, including set design, trade fairs, and fashion shows, as well as art, design and light installations. These can be temporary or permanent. Must be completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Interiors categories [small studios]
Residential interior (small) [small studios]
Apartment and home interiors that are less than 100 square metres and have been completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026. This is an interior architecture and design category. For new build and house renovations without an interior architect or interior designer, see our architecture categories.
Sustainable interior [small studios]
Interior designs that demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainability by using ethically sourced products, making use of recycled materials, or using innovative materials. Must be completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Residential interior (large) [small studios]
Apartment and home interiors that are more than 100 square metres and have been completed between 1 June 2023 and 31 May 2025. This is an interior architecture and design category. For new build and house renovations without an interior architect or interior designer, see our architecture categories.
Restaurant interior [small studios]
Interiors that include restaurants, clubs and event venues that have been completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Bar and cafe interior [small studios]
Interiors that include bars and cafes (including pop-ups), coffee shops, tea rooms and bakeries that have been completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Hotel and short-stay interior [small studios]
Interiors that have been completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026. Includes hotels and guesthouses.
Workplace interior (small) [small studios]
Refurbished or retrofitted interior workplaces, offices, co-working spaces or studios that are less than 1,000 square metres and completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Workplace interior (large) [small studios]
Refurbished or retrofitted interior workplaces, offices, co-working spaces or studios that are more than 1,000 square metres and completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Retail interior (small) [small studios]
Refurbished or retrofitted interior retail spaces less than 250 square metres completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Retail interior (large) [small studios]
Refurbished or retrofitted interior retail spaces more than 250 square metres completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Leisure and wellness interior [small studios]
Any interior project for leisure, health or wellbeing including spas, nail salons, gyms, pharmacies, hair salons, doctors surgeries, dentists, hospitals and medical centres. Must be completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Exhibition design (interior) [small studios]
Design projects for interior spaces including but not limited to art, design and science exhibitions within galleries, museums or public spaces (temporary or permanent). Must be completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026.
Kitchen interior [small studios]
Kitchen interiors that showcase innovative design solutions completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026. Show kitchens will not be accepted.
Bathroom interior [small studios]
Bathroom interiors that showcase innovative design solutions completed between 1 June 2024 and 31 May 2026. Show bathrooms will not be accepted.
