About the competition
Honouring Design Influence & Industry Impact Worldwide
The 2027 NYX Design Awards invites designers, architects, creative studios, manufacturers, brands, and organisations worldwide to pursue international recognition for exceptional achievements in design.
Organised by the International Awards Associate (IAA), the NYX Design Awards marks the inaugural launch of a dedicated international design competition built upon the established legacy of the NYX Awards, which has recognised creative excellence since 2017.
Spanning 12 major design areas, the competition recognises work that demonstrates originality, craftsmanship, functionality, innovation, and meaningful industry impact. From architecture and interior environments to products, visual communication, and digital experiences, NYX celebrates designs that improve how people live, work, and interact with the world.
12 Areas of Design Excellence
The competition welcomes entries across Product Design, Packaging Design, Furniture Design, Lighting Design, Architectural Design, Interior Design, Urban Design & Public Space, Landscape Design, Communication & Graphic Design, Digital Experience & Interaction Design, Concept & Experimental Design, and Exhibition & Spatial Design.
Independent International Judging
Submissions are evaluated by an international panel of design professionals through an independent blind judging process. Projects are assessed on Creativity & Originality, Design Excellence, Innovation, User Experience & Functionality, and Industry Impact.
Recognition Beyond a Single Achievement
The NYX Design Awards recognises exceptional projects through Silver Winner, Gold Winner, Grand Winner, and Design of the Year distinctions.
Beyond individual projects, the Annual NYX Honours recognises outstanding individual designers and collaborative teams through NYX Designer Honours and NYX Design Team Honours.
Winners receive official recognition, digital certificates, winner assets, online gallery exposure, and opportunities for international publicity, helping designers and organisations communicate their achievements to clients, collaborators, and the wider design community.
Eligibility
The competition welcomes professionals, independent designers, studios, agencies, manufacturers, brands, educational institutions, students, and emerging talent worldwide.
Eligible projects must have been created, launched, completed, published, or substantially updated on or after 1 January 2022. Completed, conceptual, commissioned, prototype, experimental, and unpublished work may be submitted.
2027 Entry Deadlines
Early Bird: 3 December 2026
Regular: 6 January 2027
Final: 3 February 2027
Final Extension: 4 March 2027
Professional entry fees begin at $219 for the first category during Early Bird registration.
Discover the categories and pursue international recognition at https://nyxdesignawards.com/.
The 2027 NYX Design Awards invites designers, architects, creative studios, manufacturers, brands, and organisations worldwide to pursue international recognition for exceptional achievements in design.
Organised by the International Awards Associate (IAA), the NYX Design Awards marks the inaugural launch of a dedicated international design competition built upon the established legacy of the NYX Awards, which has recognised creative excellence since 2017.
Spanning 12 major design areas, the competition recognises work that demonstrates originality, craftsmanship, functionality, innovation, and meaningful industry impact. From architecture and interior environments to products, visual communication, and digital experiences, NYX celebrates designs that improve how people live, work, and interact with the world.
12 Areas of Design Excellence
The competition welcomes entries across Product Design, Packaging Design, Furniture Design, Lighting Design, Architectural Design, Interior Design, Urban Design & Public Space, Landscape Design, Communication & Graphic Design, Digital Experience & Interaction Design, Concept & Experimental Design, and Exhibition & Spatial Design.
Independent International Judging
Submissions are evaluated by an international panel of design professionals through an independent blind judging process. Projects are assessed on Creativity & Originality, Design Excellence, Innovation, User Experience & Functionality, and Industry Impact.
Recognition Beyond a Single Achievement
The NYX Design Awards recognises exceptional projects through Silver Winner, Gold Winner, Grand Winner, and Design of the Year distinctions.
Beyond individual projects, the Annual NYX Honours recognises outstanding individual designers and collaborative teams through NYX Designer Honours and NYX Design Team Honours.
Winners receive official recognition, digital certificates, winner assets, online gallery exposure, and opportunities for international publicity, helping designers and organisations communicate their achievements to clients, collaborators, and the wider design community.
Eligibility
The competition welcomes professionals, independent designers, studios, agencies, manufacturers, brands, educational institutions, students, and emerging talent worldwide.
Eligible projects must have been created, launched, completed, published, or substantially updated on or after 1 January 2022. Completed, conceptual, commissioned, prototype, experimental, and unpublished work may be submitted.
2027 Entry Deadlines
Early Bird: 3 December 2026
Regular: 6 January 2027
Final: 3 February 2027
Final Extension: 4 March 2027
Professional entry fees begin at $219 for the first category during Early Bird registration.
Discover the categories and pursue international recognition at https://nyxdesignawards.com/.
Prize
Recognition/Award
Award, Promotional & Marketing Tools/Materials
Deadline
March 04, 2027
in 4 months
Eligibility
High school Students, Bachelor, Master, PhD, Open to everyone
Open worldwide unless noted.
