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New Program
Student Program
Are you a student with a passion for design and innovation? Are you eager to showcase your talent on a global platform? Look no further! The European Product Design Award Student Program provides you with an unparalleled opportunity to shine in the world of product design.
ePDA
About us
Our program is dedicated to nurturing talent and fostering excellence in product design. We believe that creativity knows no bounds and that every student possesses the potential to revolutionize the world through design thinking. Through our program, we aim to empower students by providing them with the resources, guidance, and opportunities they need to succeed in the competitive field of industrial design.
Whether you're a student exploring design concepts or already making waves with your prototypes, our program is designed to support and elevate your talent!
why to submit
Student 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.
Shape the Future
Be part of a community that is driving innovation and shaping the future of product design!
why to submit
Universities Benefits
We are looking at creating mindful collaborations with universities and design schools, enabling students to access to our continuing education programs and support their professional launch.
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!
Students receiving honors and international awards set their careers on the right path!
Partnerships can be developed and tailored according to the specific needs of your university or design school. Interested? Please download our European Product Design Award University & School Partnerships deck and contact Aline Martins at aline@productdesignaward.eu.
New
Categories
You may enter the same entry into as many categories as you see fit. In fact, doing so may increase your chances of winning. However, there is an additional fee for each additional category you enter.
- Bathroom Accessories
Fittings/Appliances, Bathtubs, Sinks, Toilets, Taps and Shower Heads… - Bedroom Furniture
- Entertainment Room
Systems, Audio/Video, Seating, Projector… - Garden Appliances & Garden Equipment & Accessory
- Heating & Air Conditioning
- Home Furniture
- Home Furnitures Accessories
- Home Lighting
Lighting Systems, Lamps and Luminaires, Chandeliers, Outdoor lighting… - Interior Decoration Products
- Kitchen Accessories
Tabletop, Cookware and Cooking Utensils, Tableware… - Kitchen Appliances
Cooktop & Ovens and Hoods… - Security Systems
- Other Home Interior Products & Accessories
- Audio
Earbuds, Headphone, Wireless/Bluetooth Speakers, Instruments, Sound Systems, Recording… - Cameras
Analog, Film, Digital, Lenses, Equipment, Tripods, Monopods… - Cameras Accessories
- Computers
Desktop, Laptops, Tablets, Scanners and Printers… - Computers Accessories
- Consumer Electronic Packaging Designs
- Electrical
Switches, Temperature & Control System… - Office Appliances
- Phones
Mobiles, Office Phone Systems, Application Designs, Other Communications Technology… - Phones Accessories
- Robotics & Drones
- Security Systems
- Other Consumer Electronics Designs
- Interactive Interfaces
- Mobile Apps
- Product User Interface Design
- UX Product Design
- Other Products Interface Design
- Analog Watches
- Bags
Handbags, Backpacks, Briefcases, Special Purpose Bags, Carry-on… - Digital Watches
- Eyewear
- Jewelry
- Luggage and Travel Bags
- Personal Care, Wellness and Beauty
- Personal Fashion and Lifestyle Accessories
- Personal Hobby and Leisure
- Other Personal Products
- Baby & Maternity Appliances
Bottle Warmers, Food Making, Monitoring Devices… - Baby & Maternity Clothing
- Baby & Maternity Safety Products
- Bath & Health Accessories
- Bath & Health Products
- Gears & Strollers
- Nursery
- Other Families & Kids Products
- Classroom Products
Boards, Books & Notebooks, Chairs… - Educational Tools
Self-learning Devices, Tablets, Teaching Aids… - Other Educational Products
- Office Equipment
3D Printers, Printers, Projectors… - Office Furniture
- Office Interior Design Elements
- Office Lighting
- Office Robotic Appliances
- Office Supplies & Stationery
- Software Application and Mobile App
- Other Work Product Designs
- Gaming Accessories
Mouses, Cases, Headphones… - Gaming Appliances
Consoles, Gamepads, Mobiles… - Toys and Dolls
- Other Toys Product Designs
- Other Gaming Product Designs
- Cars
Commercial Vehicles, Passenger, Sports and SUV, Electric and Self Driven, Luxury, Accessories - Bicycle
Cargo, City, Hybrid/commuter, Mountain & Dirt, Racing, Trekking & BMX… - E-Bikes
- Electric Scooters
- Manual Scooters
- Motorcycles
Small, Sports, Cruiser, Other - Mass Transportation
- Mobile Homes and Caravans
- Trains
- Trams
- Watercraft
Sail Boats, Yachts, Jet Ski - Other Commercial Vehicles
- Other Personal Vehicles
- Building Components
Staircases, Plumbing, Windows… - Building Elements
Decorative Finishing/Surfaces, Floor Covering… - Building Energy
Heating & Air Conditioning Technologies, Power Transformation… - Farming Products
ATV & UTV, Balers, Combines… - Healthcare Products & Supplies
Aids/Prosthetics, Design for Elders, Safety Designs… - Industrial Tools
Hand Tools, Heavy Equipment… - Social Product Designs
Design for Environment, Inclusive & Equity Products…
- Green Energy Solutions
Alternative Energy Sources, Energy Conservation Equipment… - Green Home Solutions
Residential Sustainable Designs, Solar Powered Home Appliances… - Green Urban Solutions
Urban Sustainable Designs - Sustainable
Automotive & Transport Products, Conceptual Designs, Consumer Electronics Products, Eco Design Products, Educational Products, Energy Saving Materials, Event Products, Families & Kids Products, Food & Beverage Products, Hobby & Sports Products, Home Products, Industrial Products, Outdoor Products, Packaging Design Products, Personal Products, Pets Products, Toys, Games & Leisure Products, Work & Office Products - Other Sustainable and Green Products
- Outdoor Activities Accessories
Biking Accessories, Skating Accessories… - Outdoor Equipment & Accessories
Barbecues, Fences, Lighting… - Outdoor Furniture
- Outdoor Gardening
- Trekking & Camping Products
Bivac, Clothing, Shoes, Tents… - Other Outdoor Product Designs
- Pet Supplies
- Pet Accessories
- Other Pet Products Design
- Fitness Accessories
Bags, Bands, Cords, Mats… - Fitness Equipment
Bars, Cardio Equipment, EMS… - Fitness & Sports Garment
Boots, Cycling Wear, Watersports Wear… - Hobbies Products
Art & Crafts, Board Games, Coloring… - Sports Equipment
Acrobatic, Archery, Esports, Combating, Climbing… - Other Hobby & Sports Product Designs
- Event Accessories
Backdrops, Cardholders, Posters… - Event Devices
Flip Charts, Headphones, Microphones… - Event Furniture
- Eco-Friendly Event Catering Products
- Event Catering Supplies
- Event Decoration
- Event Lighting Design
- Exhibition & Trade Fairs
- Other Events Supplies
- Beverage Products
Soft Drinks, Fermented Drinks, Spirits, Gin, Wines… - Catering Equipment
- Catering Supplies
- Disposable & Eco-Friendly Catering Supplies
- Other Beverage & Food Product Designs
- Beauty Packaging
- Beverage Packaging
- Branding & Re-branding Packaging
- Food Packaging
- Sustainable Packaging
- Other Packaging Product Designs
2024 Edition
Deadlines
June
19
Early Bird
-25% discount
July
23
Extended Early Bird
-15% discount
September
23
Regular
November
8
Final
+10% late fees starting from October 20th
Info
Entry Fees
Student fee: $200
Same Product in additional categories at a 50% discount
The EPDA sponsors 50% off in the entry fees to help students hone their skills and unleash their creative potential. You may submit an entry into multiple categories at the same time. You may choose to pay online via PayPal or Credit Card, Alipay and WeChat. Please note that entry fees are non-refundable. Also, once your submission fee is paid, you will NOT be able to edit or change your entries.
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.
Past Winners
Awarded Universities
Ranking | University Name |
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1 | Savannah College of Art and Design |
2 | South China University of Technology |
3 | The Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts |
4 | Pratt Institute |
5 | Macau University of Science and Technology |
6 | National Taipei University of Education |
7 | China University of Mining and Technology |
8 | Royal College of Art |
9 | ArtCenter College of Design |
10 | Georgia Institute of Technology |
Ranking | University Name |
---|---|
1 | Savannah College of Art and Design |
2 | South China University of Technology |
3 | The Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts |
4 | Georgia Institute of Technology |
5 | Software Engineering Institute of Guangzhou |
6 | Pratt Institute – Main |
7 | China University of Mining and Technology |
8 | Beijing Institute of Technology |
9 | Luxun Academy of Fine Arts |
10 | Iran University of Science and Technology |
Ranking | University Name |
---|---|
1 | College of Science & Technology Ningbo University |
2 | Savannah College of Art and Design |
3 | South China University of Technology |
4 | School of Future Design, Beijing Normal University |
5 | Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts |
6 | University of The Arts London |
7 | Ming Chi University of Technology |
8 | Liaoning Shihua University |
9 | Ming Chi University of Technology (MCUT) |
10 | University School of Industrial Design, EUDI, UDC |
Ranking | University Name |
---|---|
1 | Savannah College of Art and Design |
2 | Macao University of Science and Technology, Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts |
3 | Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts |
4 | Hubei University of Technology |
5 | Hebei University of Technology |
6 | Changsha University of Science & Technology |
7 | Wuhan Polytechnic University |
8 | Huashang College Guangdong University of Finance & Economics |
9 | Domus Academy |
10 | College of Science & Technology Ningbo University |
Ranking | University Name |
---|---|
1 | Savannah College of Art and Design |
2 | I. Art University of Tabriz |
3 | Dongguan Gafa Cultures & Creativity Institute |
4 | Changsha University of Science and Technology |
5 | Zhijiang college of Zhejiang University of Technology |
6 | Universidad de Monterrey |
7 | Communication University of Zhejiang |
8 | FH Salzburg |
9 | Loughborough University |
10 | The Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts |
Ranking | University Name |
---|---|
1 | Savannah College of Art and Design |
2 | Wuhan University of Technology |
3 | Coventry University |
4 | Politecnico Di Milano |
5 | Thomas More |
6 | Hfg Karlsruhe |
7 | Faculty of Architecture – School of Design |
8 | University of Art and Design Linz |
9 | Hochschule für Gestaltung Schwäbisch Gmünd |
10 | Lasalle College of The Arts |
Ranking | University Name |
---|---|
1 | Savannah College of Art and Design |
2 | Western Sydney University |
3 | Wuhan University of Technology |
4 | Changsha University of Science & Technology |
5 | FH Salzburg |
6 | Thomas More |
7 | RWTH-Aachen |
8 | FH Joanneum |