Design Authority Awards · 2026
Submit Your Entry — First Round

First Round opens 16 October 2026.

1
You
2
Category
3
Project

About you

Tell us who you are and how to reach you.

Choose your category

Select all that apply — you may enter more than one category.

Architecture & Built Form
New builds, adaptive reuse, structural
Interior Design
Homes, apartments, hospitality spaces
Furniture Design
Custom commissions, limited editions
Lighting Design
Decorative and architectural lighting
Fashion & Leather Goods
Ready-to-wear, accessories, leather
Jewellery Design
Fine jewellery and bespoke pieces
Product Design
Home goods, objects, appliances
Hospitality Design
Hotels, resorts, spas, restaurants
Emerging Studio
Creators under 5 years old

Your project or product

Tell us what makes this work worth recognising.

Your website, Google Drive / Dropbox link, or Instagram post URL

By submitting, you agree to your project being displayed publicly on the DA Awards platform once accepted.

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Entry Added.

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Design Authority Awards · 2026

Submit Your
Entry

Open to every creator worldwide — across architecture, interior design, fashion, jewellery, furniture, product design, and more.

Architecture Excellence
Interior Design Excellence
Furniture Design Excellence
Lighting Design Excellence
Fashion & Leather Goods Design Excellence
Jewellery Design Excellence
Emerging Studio Excellence
Product Design Excellence
Architecture Excellence
Interior Design Excellence
Furniture Design Excellence
Lighting Design Excellence
Fashion & Leather Goods Design Excellence
Jewellery Design Excellence
Emerging Studio Excellence
Product Design Excellence
The Process

A Straightforward Process

We kept the submission process as simple as possible. No middlemen, no agency gatekeepers, no jargon. Just your work, presented directly to the public.

01
Choose Your Category
Select the award category that best represents your work.
02
Complete the Form
Your details, project or product description, and portfolio link.
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Pay the Fee
USD 250 per entry. Submit multiple projects or categories — each as a separate entry.
04
Evaluation & Public Appreciation
Your entry is scored by the DA editorial team against five published criteria (70%). From 1 Feb 2027 (first round) and 1 Aug 2027 (second round), the public adds its voice — contributing 30% to the final score.
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Winners Announced
Winners announced at the end of Feb 2027 (first round) and the end of Aug 2027 (second round). Magazine publication follows on 30 May 2027 (Issue 06) and 30 Nov 2027 (Issue 07).
Award Categories

Find Your Category

Enter the category where your work speaks loudest — or submit to more than one if your practice spans disciplines.

Architecture & Built Form
New builds, adaptive reuse, structural
Interior Design
Homes, apartments, hospitality spaces
Furniture Design
Custom commissions, limited editions
Lighting Design
Decorative and architectural lighting
Fashion & Leather Goods
Ready-to-wear, accessories, leather
Jewellery Design
Fine jewellery and bespoke pieces
Product Design
Home goods, objects, appliances
Hospitality Design
Hotels, resorts, spas, restaurants
Emerging Studio
Creators under 5 years old
Entry Fee

One Price. No Tiers.

One entry type. One flat fee. First round: 16 Oct 2026–16 Jan 2027. Second round: 16 Apr–16 Jul 2027.

Single Entry
One project, one category
USD
250
Full public jury evaluation
Shortlist announcement
Winner editorial profile
DA Awards digital emblem
Official digital badge
Winners Directory listing
Key Dates

The 2027 Timeline

Award Winning First Round

16 Oct 2026
Awards submissions open
16 Jan 2027
Awards submissions close
1 Feb 2027
Public voting opens
15 Feb 2027
Public voting closes
End Feb 2027
Winners announced
30 May 2027
Publishing of The Luxury Lifestyle Edition 2027 Magazine (Issue 06)
Entry fee — USD 250 per entry

Award Winning Second Round

16 Apr 2027
Awards submissions open
16 Jul 2027
Awards submissions close
1 Aug 2027
Public voting opens
15 Aug 2027
Public voting closes
End Aug 2027
Winners announced
30 Nov 2027
Publishing of The Luxury Lifestyle Edition 2027 Magazine (Issue 07)
Entry fee — USD 250 per entry
Why Enter

Recognised by the
People Who Matter

Editorial rigour keeps the standard high. Public appreciation adds the voice of the people who actually buy, commission, and live with great design — the audience that matters most to your practice.

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Global Visibility
Finalists and winners get exposure across Design Authority's editorial platform, social channels, and press releases.
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Client Credibility
A DA Award badge carries weight. Editorially evaluated and publicly recognised — proof that your work stands up to both expert scrutiny and real-world resonance.
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Genuine Validation
70% editorial rigour, 30% public appreciation. Not a popularity contest, not a closed-room panel — a model that rewards work that is both excellent and resonant.
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New Business Opportunities
Our Winners Directory puts your work in front of clients, collectors, and enthusiasts actively seeking recognised talent.
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Lasting Documentation
We create a permanent editorial profile for every winner — a polished record of the work and the creator behind it.
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Digital Emblem & Badge
Winners receive the official Design Authority emblem for use across their website, proposals, and social presence.
Guidance

Frequently Asked

The Design Authority Awards are open to every creator worldwide — across architecture, interior design, fashion, jewellery, furniture, product design, and more. There is no minimum size, no agency requirement, no country restriction. What matters is the work.
You may submit as many projects or products as you like across different categories. Each submission requires a separate entry form and entry fee. We recommend entering your strongest, most distinctive work.
Yes. If your work spans disciplines — for example, a hospitality interior that also features bespoke furniture — you may enter it in multiple categories. Each entry requires a separate submission and fee.
Write for a thoughtful public audience. Describe the brief, what made the project or product challenging or distinctive, the materials and decisions involved, and what you are most proud of. Maximum 250 words.
Every entry is scored by the DA editorial team against five published criteria — Form, Function, Craft, Innovation, and Emotion — each rated 1 to 5. This editorial score accounts for 70% of the final result. When public appreciation opens on 1 Feb 2027 (first round) and 1 Aug 2027 (second round), the public casts one verified vote per category, contributing the remaining 30%. Final Score = (Editorial Score × 70%) + (Public Appreciation × 30%). The most votes alone does not win.
You will receive an email confirmation within 5 business days once your submission has been reviewed.
Entry fees are non-refundable once your submission has been accepted and processed. Please review the entry requirements carefully before submitting.
The Work You Are Most Proud Of

Deserves to Be Seen

First-round submissions open 16 Oct 2026; second-round submissions open 16 Apr 2027. USD 250 flat entry fee.