EPDA 2026 - European Product Design Award (Student Program)

The European Product Design Award (EPDA) enters the final stretch of its 2026 call for entries. Open to students and professionals alike, EPDA has grown into one of the most comprehensive design competitions worldwide. The award officially accepts student submissions across 21 headline categories and more than 800 sub-categories—ranging from Industrial, Eco-Design, and Consumer Electronics to Architectural Design, Interface Design, and Conceptual Prototypes.This year's cycle carries unique weight: for the first time, winners from three consecutive years (2024, 2025, 2026) will be celebrated live during a historic ceremony in Venice, Italy, on October 18. To actively support the next generation of designers and help students hone their professional skills, the EPDA sponsors a 50% discount on entry fees for all student submissions (€200 instead of €400). Submissions are evaluated by an international jury of industry leaders and design professionals, offering student winners global media exposure and inclusion in the EPDA annual book.