The Emerging European Product Design Award: Celebrating the Next Generation of designers

A leading international design award empowering the next generation of designers. The European Product Design Award (EPDA), in collaboration with our Academic Partners and Sponsors, provides a platform for students and Universities to showcase their creativity and gain global recognition. By fostering innovation and supporting young talent, EPDA helps students take the next step in their design careers.

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EPDA is driven by its commitment to cultivate the future of design through meaningful investment in emerging talent. As part of this mission, EPDA sponsors 50% of the entry fee, ensuring that a student’s potential isn’t limited by financial barriers. The remaining amount can be covered by students or through additional support from universities, institutions, or sponsors who share our belief in empowering young creatives.

Our Partners & Sponsors

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Emerging Award Benefits

Sponsorship
Our official sponsors offers 50% off in the entry fees to help you hone your skills and unleash your creative potential.

Resume Booster
Help to create an outstanding curriculum vitae that can open doors to future career opportunities.

Networking
Connect with like-minded peers and industry professionals through our networking at premier events in Europe.

Growth Opportunity
Help award-winning students find an internship.

Recognition and Awards
Stand a chance to showcase your talent on a global stage through participation in prestigious product design awards. Gain recognition for your innovative designs and make a name for yourself in the industry.

Winner’s Package
Receive the EPDA asset package and an official invite to the Winner’s Celebration Evening, with the opportunity to network with industry leaders.

Worldwide Promotion
EPDA provides a new & international platform to promote student work. That’s an unique opportunity to promote university’s programs.

Status and Recognition
Recognition and prestige for the university. Award-winning students bring exposure, recognition, and prestige to their institution.

Extensive Exposure
Media and press coverage with the university’s name. Logo display on the EPDA website, in newsletters, and the annual winners’ catalog.

Attracting Talents
The EPDA University partners find this aids in building their brand, attracting new students and engaging with potential investors.

Team Appreciation
Due to its very public nature, winning projects serve as an excellent way to recognize the hard work and achievements of University staff. The win can be celebrated together and is the perfect way to boost morale: everybody likes to be on a winning team!

Brand Visibility
Exposure to a diverse, international audience of designers, students, and industry professionals.

Networking Opportunities
Access to EPDA events, award ceremonies, and networking sessions with industry leaders, ambassadors, politicians, journalists and emerging talents.

Marketing Benefits
Inclusion of sponsor logos on EPDA’s website, promotional materials, social media, book, partnering events and event signage.

Access to Top Talents & Ideas
Sponsors will be put in touch with students of their choice in categories relevant to the sponsor.

Receiving the EPDA Emerging Product Design of the Year 2023 award is truly an honor. It feels incredibly validating and humbling to receive this honor as a recent graduate. It’s definitely a crucial stepping stone in carving a small space for myself in the world of product design and an encouraging boost for a young professional.
Milan Bhullar, Emerging Product Design of the Year 2023

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Deadlines

April 25
Early Bird (25% discount)

June 10
Extended Early Bird (15% discount)

August 26
Regular Deadline

September 26
Final Deadline (+10% late fees starting from October 20)

Entry fees

Student fee: ~~$400~~ $200

The EPDA sponsors 50% off in the entry fees to help students hone their skills and unleash their creativity
50% off per additional category, if the same design is submitted to multiple categories

You may submit an entry into multiple categories at the same time. You may choose to pay online via PayPal or Credit Card, or Airwallex.

No Further Fees: Unlike some other design awards and competitions, there are no further fees for winning the award and everything listed in the winner’s benefits will be provided free of charge.

Shape the Future

Be part of a community that is driving innovation and shaping the future of product design!

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Photo Credits: Combining Tactile Learning Tool by Kyunghoon Lee, Gyumin Lee, Kyunghee University