The Express European Product Design Award: Fast-track Your Design Recognition!
In the fast-paced world of product and industrial design, time is everything. That’s why we’re proud to present the Express European Product Award – a program created specifically for designers in need of swift recognition to showcase your creations at upcoming trade shows, magazines, or other industry events.
About
Three EPDA jury members, committed to providing a fair evaluation, will be responsible for judging the entries within 5 business days of receiving the participant’s application.
Winning a European Product Design Award through the Express Award carries the same prestige as winning the annual EPDA. The key distinction lies in the rapid judging process, with results communicated within just 5 days. Additionally, winners’ certificates and badges are promptly accessible in the participant’s account upon announcement.
Note that all winners will be given the opportunity to buy trophies & physical certificates after the winners’ announcement via an integrated e-shop available under the winners’ member page.
Awarded entries will be showcased, together with all EPDA winners, in the European Product Design Award Book and Winners’ Galley after the EPDA general results announcement.
EXPRESS AWARD BENEFITS
Urgency Meets Excellence
We understand the urgency of your needs. Our streamlined evaluation process takes just 5 business days and ensures that you receive feedback and recognition for your designs in record time, allowing you to meet your exhibition deadlines with ease.
Recognition on the Fast Track
Whether you’re gearing up for a trade show debut or aiming for a magazine feature, the Express European Product Design Award provides you with the recognition you need to shine on the stage that matters most to you.
Visibility
Gain recognition and exposure for your designs in record time! The winner’s certificate & badge highlight your design’s excellence, boosting credibility and supporting your sales strategy.
Beneftis |
All Winners |
Honorable Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| EPDA Trophy * | ||
| Winner Interview – pictures and quotes to be extensively communicated | ||
| Invitation to Winners Event | ||
| Mentioned in winners press release distributed to magazines, blogs and partners | ||
| Featured in Winners Book | ||
| Featured on EPDA online Winners Exhibition | ||
| E-newsletter announcement to over 100,000 subscribers | ||
| Dedicated social media posts | ||
| Winners Badge | ||
| Winners’ Certificate (online) | ||
| Publicity benefits from extensive awards communication campaign | ||
| Share your submission feature |
* All winners will be given the opportunity to buy trophies & physical certificates after the winner’s announcement via an integrated e-shop available under the winner’s member page.
Photo Credits: StellarGlow Lamp by Xingcheng Zhu
How to Enter
Sign up
Sign up for a free membership profile.
Log In
Once you’re a member, log in with your username and password, and you will be directed to the submissions page.
Fill in details
Fill in the required information and upload your submission.
GET THE RESULTS IN 5 DAYS
Proceed to payment and get the results in 5 days.
Rules & Requirements
The program is open for designers/companies, residing anywhere in the world, in need of swift recognition to showcase their creations at upcoming trade shows, magazines, or other industry events.
The evaluation process for entries to the Express European Product Design Awards is based on various judging criteria which are constantly adapted to new technical, social, economic and ecological requirements. These criteria are not comprehensive and not all criteria are applicable to each product. They simply provide an orientation framework and basis for judging, which is complemented by each individual juror’s expertise and socio-cultural background.
Each member of the Jury is passionately committed to providing a fair evaluation. Jury members are assigned categories based on their specific background and design expertise. All projects are viewed and judged randomly and anonymously to ensure unbiased and fair judging.
The judging criteria include the following:
- Innovation — does the product provide something new to the market or supplement/improve an existing product?
- Aesthetics — form, shape, colour, texture, finishing, the material used, etc.
- Functionality — ease of use, safety, maintenance, etc.
- Ergonomics — the product’s interaction with the user
- Durability — the quality and longevity of the design
- Impact — the benefit delivered to the user and/or society by the product
- Utility — does the product meet the intended purpose and needs of the user?
- Ecological compatibility — potential environmental and/or ecological impact
- The reality of production — how realistic is it, technically and economically, to develop and market this product large-scale?
- Emotional quotient — in addition to fulfilling its practical purpose, does the product create a sense of enjoyment, satisfaction?
Express Award $990
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.
Join Us in Celebrating Product Design Excellence
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain the recognition you deserve for your outstanding designs!
Apply now for the Express Product Design Awards and fast-track your journey to success in the design world.
Photo Credits: LX Master Mirror by Luke Guttery, Mikrona Group Ag