German Ecodesign Award: Call for Entries 2026
Are you working on a sustainable solution with high design standards?
Then submit your work now for the Federal Ecodesign Award - the highest government award for ecological design.
You can find everything you need to know here
German Ecodesign Award 2025
The nominees
It's official: in mid-September, the jury nominated 30 outstanding projects for the 2025 Federal Ecodesign Award – a record number and a clear signal of the growing quality and relevance of sustainable design.
Preparations are also underway for the award ceremony on December 1, when the winners will be announced at a festive event.
German Ecodesign Award
Jury Session
On 15 and 16 September, the interdisciplinary jury will meet at Metropolenhaus Berlin to review and evaluate around 150 admitted submissions over two days.
Following the jury session, the submitted projects will be presented in a public exhibition at the same venue.
German Ecodesign Award
Exhibition at the Metropolenhaus

From 30 September to 3 October, all entries admitted to the jury session as well as the nominees of the German Ecodesign Award 2023 will be presented to the public at the Metropolenhaus Berlin.
Please check the website of the German Ecodesign Award for further info.
UX Design Awards
Deep Dive: Award Winners
On 25 March, we will be livestreaming with designers from HP Inc. on LinkedIn.
We’re talking with the HP Inc. team about their winning project, the “HP Workforce Experience Platform”, an AI-powered platform that helps IT teams manage large IT ecosystems.
Register now!
UX Design Awards
Submit now
Are you working on projects that deserve recognition from our global UX community?
Dont't wait and submit for the upcoming UX Design Awards – Autumn 2026!
All information about the submission process, fees, and the jury can be found here
UX Design Awards
Deadline Extended!
Gain international recognition. Strengthen your visibility. Earn credit and reputation. Join the global experience leadership community.
The UX Design Awards Spring 2026 call for entries is open until November 17 Enter now!
Enter now!
UX Design Awards
Winner Announcement - Spring 2026
On March 4, we will be streaming live on LinkedIn.
From 173 nominees, the jury selected a carefully curated selection of projects that stood out for their outstanding achievements in the field of user experience.
Save the date and join us live as we announce the winners.
UX Design Awards
Nominees announced
We invite you to visit the UX Design Awards website to discover the nominees and their impressive work. The online exhibition showcases the nominees’ innovative solutions and creativity across various sectors.
Users worldwide can also actively support their favorite projects by voting in the online poll for the UX Design Award | Public Choice before it concludes on 25 February.
UX Design Awards
Spring 2025
The call for entries for the UX Design Awards—Spring 2025 is open until 18 November. Companies, agencies, professionals, and new talents are invited to submit their work for the global competition for outstanding experience design.
All information can be found on the UXDA website.
UX Design Awards
Congrats to the Winners!
Out of 441 participants from 38 countries, 162 were nominated. The jury has now selected 18 winners. Gold goes to Siemens Healthineers for the “CIARTIC Move, self-driving 3D C-arm”.
All winning projects are presented in an online exhibition on the UX Design Awards website.
International Design Forum
The International Design Forum 2024 at InnoTrans focuses on innovative interior concepts for urban and regional mobility.
Renowned companies and design studios, including Alstom, büro+staubach, Deutsche Bahn, Hitachi and Priestman Goode, will present pioneering ideas for public transport.
Book Presentation
with Martin Hospach
Martin Hospach presents his new book and shows how design creates meaning—and how companies can use this principle to develop strong brands. Look forward to inspiring insights into the power of design and strategic brand management.
November 13, IDZ Metropolenhaus or online via Zoom
Register now
Human-Centered Leadership in the Age of AI
IDZ Member Circle
Together with BOSCH, this IDZ Member Circle will explore how AI reshapes design teams, processes, and roles. Expect keynotes, open dialogues and an informal setting for new connections.
Exclusive event for IDZ member companies.
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IDZ Newsletter
News from the IDZ and its members
We look back on our Member Circle event at Bosch, welcome many new company and individual members, and share news, events, awards, and job opportunities from across the design community.
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otl aicher 100
kritik am auto
The IDZ continues its series of events with a retrospective of Aicher's exhibition and book „kritik am auto - schwierige verteidigung des autos gegen seine anbeter“.
The evening of talks will take place on June 25, 2022 in the rooms of the former Ulm University of Design. Click here for registration!
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