EPDA 2025 EDITION
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The Product Design of the Year Award recognizes the efforts of talented designers and design teams who aim to improve our daily lives with practical and beautiful creations, designed to solve a problem, make life easier, or simply spread joy. The European Product Design Award welcomes submissions in over 800 categories for both students and professionals.
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Home (Household Products)
Home is where we can express our unique selves and create a space of beauty and comfort, as well as convenience and luxury. From furniture to lighting, from decor to appliances, this is the category for all home-related products and designs.
1. Bathroom
Bathtubs, Sinks, Toilets, Faucets, Finishing, Fittings/Appliances, Holders, Mirrors, Rails, Sanitary Equipment, Shelves, Taps and Shower Heads, Other Designs
2. Entertainment room
Audio, Hobby and Leisure, Partition & Acoustic Systems, Projector, Seating, Sports Equipment, Video, TV and Home Entertainment, Systems, Other Designs
3. Home Furniture
Bathroom, Bedroom, Garden and Pool, Interior, Kitchen, Living room, Accessories, Other Products
4. Home Lighting
Accent Lamps, Architectural Lighting, Art-Glass Lighting, Attractive Lighting Projects, Bathroom Lighting, Ceiling Lights, Ceiling Fan, Chandeliers, Designer/Custom Lighting, Desk Lamps, Floor Lamps, Energy Saving Lighting, Full Spectrum Lamps, Green Lighting, Hanging/Pendant Lighting, Illuminated Home Decor, Lamps and Luminaires, Landscape Lighting, LED lighting products & Fixtures, Linear Lighting Systems, Outdoor Lighting, Portable Lighting, Special Purpose Lighting, Street Lighting, Systems, Track Lighting, Other Designs
5. Home
Garden Accessory, Garden Appliances and Garden Equipment, Heating and Air Conditioning, Interior Design Elements, Robotics Appliances, Room Fragrances, Security System
6. Interior Decoration Products
7. Kitchen
Accessories/Tabletop, Cookware and Cooking Utensils, Tableware, Blenders & Juicers, Coffee and Tea Makers, Cooktop & Ovens and Hoods, Dishwasher, Refrigerators, Other Designs
8. Other Home Interior Products
Consumer Electronics
This category covers all consumer electronic products and designs, from everyday home appliances and audio-visual devices to computers and robotics–electronic products and designs that are part of our daily lives but also showing the way of the future.
1. Audio
Connected Speakers, Earbuds, E-Instruments, Headphone, Noise Canceling, Instruments, Microphones, Recording, Smart Speakers, Sound Mixers, Sound Systems, Soundbars, Turntables, Wireless/Bluetooth Speakers, Accessories, Other Designs
2. Cameras
Analog, Film, Bags, Digital, Drones and Action Cameras, Equipment, Tripods, Monopods, Lenses, Video Cameras, Accessories, Other Designs
3. Computers
Laptops, Scanners and Printers, Tablets, Desktop, Information Technology, Accessories, Other Designs
4. Electrical
Switches, Temperature & Control System
5. Home Appliances
Major, Small
6. Phones
Application Design, Cord or Cordless Home Phone, Mobile, Mobile phone Covers and accessories, Office Phone Systems, Other Designs
7. Security Systems
Alarm and Home Security, Work and Industrial, Other Designs
8. Office Appliances
9. Professional Robotics and Drones
10. Consumer Electronic Packaging Designs
11. Other Consumer Electronics Designs
Interface Design
This category is for new interface and software designs, for computer, home appliances, mobiles, and other electronic devices, with the focus on maximizing usability and the user experience.
1. Interactive Interfaces
2. Mobile Apps
3. Product User Interface Design
4. UX Product Design
5. Other Products Interface Design
Personal
Personal care and a little pampering is essential in our busy lives. This category covers products and product designs for leisure, wellness, beauty and fashion.
1. Bags
Backpacks, Briefcases, Chest Bags, Cosmetic, Garments, Gift, Handbags, Lunch Boxes, Shopping, Shoulder, Special Purpose Bags, Trolleys, Other Designs
2. Fashion
Babies, Casual, Footwear, Formalwear, Hats & Caps, Haute Couture, Men, New Materials, Sleepwear/Underwear, Sportswear, Textile Product Design, Women, Youth/Teen, Other Designs
3. Luggage
Carry-on, Checked, Kids, Luxury, Sets, Other Designs
4. Luxury Jewelry
Bracelets, Earrings, Luxurious, Other, Rings
5. Luxury
Leather Goods, Eyewear, Sunglasses, Other Designs
6. Watches
Analog, Digital, Fashion, Luxurious, Smartwatches, Other Designs
7. Wellness and Beauty
Eyes (mascara, shadow, …), Face (creamer, bronzer, anti-aging, …), Lips (lipstick, lip pencil, …), Skincare (hand cream, moisturizer, …), Tools (mirror, curler, scissors, …), Other Designs
8. Personal Hobby and Leisure
9. Personal Travel Accessories
10. Other Personal Products
Families & Kids
This category covers all family-related products and designs, for parents, children, and those who help or care for them—from clothing and feeding, to gear and appliances, everything that has been designed or created to make the lives of parents and children better and easier.
1. Appliances
Baby Swings, Bottle Warmers & Sterilizers, Breast Pumps & Storage, Food Makers, Monitoring Devices, Other Designs
2. Bath & Health
Breastfeeding & Accessories, Cleansers, Cosmetics, Diapering & Accessories, Feeding Accessories, Haircare, Humidifiers/Vaporizers, Nail Care, Seats, Skincare, Sun Protection, Teething Relief/Teethers, Toothbrushes, Towels, Travel Kits, Tubs, Other Designs
3. Clothing
Baby Carrier, Bloomers & Bottoms, Bodysuits, Casualwear, Changing Kits, Covers, Footwear, Headwear, Jackets & Hoodies, Maternity Bras, Sets, Sleepwear, Swimwear, Tops, Underwear, Washcloths, Other Designs
4. Gears & Strollers
Double, Full-size, Jogging, Lightweight, Ride-on & Scooters, Steer & Push Trikes, Training Bikes, Travel System, Other Designs
5. Nursery
Bedding, Dressers, Furniture & Sets, Lighting, Pillows, Storage, Other Designs
6. Safety
Bath Accessories, Car Seats, Changing Tables, Convertible Car Seats, Edge & Corner Protections, Electrical, Harnesses & Leashes, Seat Covers, Travel Systems, Other Designs
Educational
We know that lessons and learning can happen not only in the classroom, but in all scenarios and settings. This category covers educational tools, aids and devices for both learning and teaching, as well as classroom products and furniture.
1. Classroom
Boards, Books & Notebooks, Chairs, Custom Signs, Decoration, Desks, Ebooks, Educative Posters/Cards, E-Learning, Games, Popup Books, Sets, Stationary, Other Designs
2. Educational Tools
Accessibility Instructional Devices/Methods, Alternative Education Tools, Behavioral Correction, Inclusivity Instructional Devices/Methods, Learning Toys, Self-learning Devices/Apps, Software/Apps, Tablets, Teaching Aids, Other Designs
Work (Office)
This category is for furniture, products and designs to make the working environment more productive, effective, and pleasant–from furniture to lighting, to office equipment and more.
1. Office
Heating and Air Conditioning, Interior Design Elements, Robotics Appliances, Supplies and Stationery, Tools
2. Office Equipment
3D Printers and CNC, Printers, Scanner / Copier, Projectors & Presentation, Telecommunications, Other Designs
3. Office Furniture
Chairs, Conference room, Desk, Desk Accessories, Interior, Modules & Dividers, Partition & Acoustic Systems, Reception Area, Sofa, Accessories, Other Designs
4. Office Lighting
Accent Lamps, Designer/Custom Lighting, Desk Lamps, Floor Lamps, Energy Saving Lighting, Illuminated Wall Decor, Lamps and Luminaires, Systems, Chandeliers, Other Designs
5. Software Application
Collaboration Design, Productivity Design
6. Other Office Product Designs
Toys, Gaming & Leisure
It’s been said that all work and no play make for an unhappy and unbalanced life. This is the category for all those products and designs that bring the fun!
1. Gaming Accessories
Mouses, 3D Hardware, Cases, Headphone, Headset, Joystickers, Keyboards, Microphone, Mousepad, Speaker, VR & AR Equipment, Webcam, Other Designs
2. Gaming Appliances
Consoles, Dancing, Gamepads, Mobiles, Monitors, Motion Sensing, Notebooks/Laptops/Tablet, PCs, Rhythm, Shooting, Steering, VR & AR Set, Other Designs
3. Toys
Board Games, Card Games, Classics, Construction, DIY/Handmade, Dolls, Educational, For Adults, For Kids, For Teenagers, Musical, Outdoor, Puzzles, Remote Control, Robotics, Scientific & Optical, Stuffed, Wooden, Other Designs
Automotive & Transport
Our modern lives are continually in motion, so transportation is essential both for work and for leisure. If you have designed a vehicle of any kind, for road or water or air, or products and accessories for all types of automotive transportation, this is the category for you.
1. Bikes
Cargo, City Bikes, E-bikes, Hybrid/commuter, Mountain & Dirt, Racing, Trekking & BMX, Accessories
2. Cars
Compact, Electric, Hybrid, Interiors, Luxury, Sedan, Self Driven, Sport, SUV, Accessories
3. Mass Transportation
Aircrafts / Aerospace, Bus, Cargo Ships, Public, Passenger Ships, Trains, Trams, Interiors & Accessories
4. Motorcycles
Cruisers, Electric, Scooters, Sports, Accessories
5. Scooters
Electric, Manual, Self-Balancing, Accessories
6. Watercraft
Canoe, Catamarans, Electric Boats, Jet Ski, Kayaking, Rafting, Rowing, Sail Boats, Surf Board / Wind Surf Board, Yachts
7. ATV OR UTV
8. Mobile Homes and Caravans
9. Other Commercial Vehicles
10. Other Personal Vehicles
Industrial
Industry is the driving force of our civilization, and it is always evolving and developing. This category is for equipment and technological products, tools, elements and design concepts that will improve any aspect of industry–farming, construction, energy production, and many more.
1. Building
Plumbing, Water System & Products, Staircases, Windows, Doors, Other Designs
2. Elements
Concrete, Stones & Tiles, Decorative Finishing/Surfaces, Energy Saving Materials, Finishes, Floor Coverings & Accessories, Glassware, Steel/Metallic, Wallpapers, Wood, Other Designs
3. Energy
Heating and Air Conditioning Technology, Power Transformation, Other Designs
4. Farming
ATV & UTV, Balers, Combines, Harvester, Planters, Plows & Mowers, Sprayers, Tools, Tractors, Other Designs
5. Healthcare
Aids / Prosthetics, Design for Elders, Fitness and Training Products, Inclusive Technology, Medical Products, Medical Scientific Machinery, Physical Therapy and Therapy Products, Robotics Designs, Safety Designs, Other Designs
6. Social
Design for Environment, Design for Public Awareness, Designs for Social Impact, Inclusive & Equity Products, Other Designs
7. Tools & Machines
Electronic Testing Equipment, Hand tools & Equipment, Industrial Machinery, Other Designs
Eco Design
Environmental preservation has never been more crucial to our future than now, so this category is for all those visionary designs and products that can make our lives and work more sustainable and eco-friendly.
1. Green
Alternative Energy Source Products, Energy Conservation Equipment, Geothermal Energy System, Off-grid Home Design, Recycling Equipment, Residential Sustainable Design, Solar Battery Bank Design, Power Storage, Solar Powered Appliances, Tankless Water Heating (sustainable heat recovery system), Urban Sustainable Design, Water Filtration System, Water Storage Solution
2. 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
3. Other Sustainable and Green Products
Outdoor
Whether camping, trekking, swimming, or any outdoor activities, this category is for the products and accessories that make them better—clothing, gear, fashion, and furniture to enhance outdoor life.
1. Outdoor Activities
Balls Sports & Accessories, Biking & Accessories, Equestrian Sports & Accessories, Golf & Accessories, Jumping & Accessories, Racing & Accessories, Safety Accessories, Skating & Accessories, Throwing Sports & Accessories, Toys & Games, Track & Field, Training Equipment & Accessories, Water Sports & Accessories, Winter Sports & Accessories, Other Designs
2. Outdoor Equipment
Barbecues & Accessories, Fences, Fire Pits & Baskets, Fountains, Heaters, Lighting, Plants and Garden Hand Tools, Smart Garden Devices, Watering & Irrigation, Other Designs
3. Outdoor Furniture
Arches, Cabins, Pergolas & Bridges, Chairs, Garden, Parks & Public Areas, Playhouses, Sofa & Benches, Swimming Pool & Jacuzzis, Tables, Other Designs
4. Trekking & Camping
Bivac, Clothing & Shoes, Furniture, Lighting, Power Suppliers, Sleeping Bags, Tableware, Tent & Accessories, Accessories, Other Designs
Pets
This category is for all the products and accessories for our animal friends and companions—grooming supplies, toys, fashion and accessories. Nothing is too good for our pets.
1. Pet Supplies
Aquariums, Beds, Carriers, Clothing, Collars & Leashes, Feeding & Treats, Grooming,: Harnesses, Health & Cleaning, Houses & Cages, Mats & Pads, Odor Remover & Repellents, Safety, Terrariums & Habitats, Toys, Other Designs
Hobby & Sports
Fitness and Health are an important priority in our culture of consumerism and comfort. This category is for products and designs that focus on these areas—hobbies, sports equipment, fitness products and fashion for the health-conscious.
1. Fitness Accessories
Bags, Balls/Inflation, Bands, Body Brace, Cones, Cords, Floorings, Glasses/Sunglasses, Gym Attachments, Leaders, Mats, Pads, Ropes, Safety, Timers & Scoreboards, Towels, Weights, Other Designs
2. Fitness Equipment
AB/Core, Bars, Cardio, Dancing, Exercise Rehabilitation, EMS, (…), Gymnastics, Helmets and Headgear, Indoor, Juggling, Jumping, Outdoor, Pulling Up, Pushing Up, Running, Safety, Speed, Strengthening, Tightening, Weightlifting, Other Designs
3. Fitness & Sports Garment
Acrobatic Wear, Air Sports Wear, Archery Wear, Athletics Wear, Board Sports Wear, Boots, Caps, Catching Sports Wear, Climbing Wear, Combating Wear, Compression Garments, Cycling Wear, ESports Wear, Fishing Wear, Gloves, Golf Wear, Gymnastics Wear, Headbangs & Headgears, Helmets, Hiking/Mountaineering Wear, Hoodies & Sweatshirts, Leggings, Leotards, Masks, Mixed Wear, Motorsports Wear, Mouthguard, Pants, Racing Wear, Sailing Wear, Shields, Shirts, Shoes, Shooting Wear, Shorts, Skirts, Socks, Speedsuits, Sport Jackets, Sportballs Wear, Teamsports Wear, Tops, Trackers & Watches, Tracksuits, Trainers, T-shirts, Visors, Warmers, Watersports Wear, Wetsuits & Swimsuits, Windsports Wear, Winter Wear, Other Designs
4. Hobbies Products
Art & Crafts, Board Games & Card Games, Collecting, Coloring, Cooking & Baking, Drawing, DIY, Gaming, Gardening, Meditation, Modeling, Music, Outdoor Activities, Painting, Photography, Reading, Sewing, Technologies, Traveling, Writing, Other Designs
5. Sports Equipment
Acrobatic, Air, Archery, Athletics, Board, Catching, Climbing, Combating, Cycling, ESports, Fishing, Golf, Gymnastics, Hiking/Mountaineering, Indoor, Mixed, Motorsports, Outdoor, Racing, Sailing, Self Defense, Shooting, Sportballs, Teamsports, Watersports (Surfboard, Water Ski), Windsports, Winter, Other Designs
Event Supplies
This category is for products and designs created to make every event better and more outstanding—supplies, furniture, equipment, devices and accessories that elevate an event to the next level.
1. Event Accessories
Backdrops, Books & Notebooks, Cardholders, Gifts/Souvenirs, Posters & Small Arts, Signs, Exhibits and POP Displays, Other Designs
2. Event Devices
Flip Charts, Headphones, Microphones, Mixing Desk, Monitors, Music Players, Projectors, Screens Walls, Speakers, Turntables, Other Designs
3. Event Furniture
Chairs, Grandstands, Kiosks, Podiums, Stages, Tables, Tents & Canopies, Other Designs
4. Eco-Friendly Event Catering Products
5. Event Catering Supplies
6. Event Decoration
7. Event Lighting Design
8. Exhibition & Trade Fairs
Beverage & Food
Catering of food and beverage is an extremely profitable market globally, and the products and designs that make this business successful are equally important. From eco-friendly catering supplies to portable equipment to beverages, this is the category to enter those products that will revolutionize the catering industry.
1. Beverage
Beers, Bottled Water, Champagnes, Distilled Drinks, Fermented Drinks, Fine & Luxury, Health, Limited Edition, Non-Alcoholic, Soft Drinks & Juices, Spirits, Whiskey, Vodka, Gin, (…), Tea & Coffee, Wines & Sparkling Wines, Other Designs
2. Catering Equipment
Bins, Cabinets, Carts, Chafers, Coffee Brewers, Dishwashing, Food Warmers & Coolers, Frozen Drinks & Ice Machines, Glassware & Cutlery, Hand Washing, Hot & Cold Tables, Plate Racks, Portable Bars, Portable Buffets, Tables, Tabletop, Other Designs
3. Catering Supplies
Bows & Jars, Cups, Cutlery, Dinner Sets, Glassware, Pans, Plates, Table Settings, Others Designs
4. Disposable & Eco-Friendly Catering Supplies
Cocktail Picks, Cups, Cutlery, Gloves, Napkins, Plates, Straws, Trash Liners, Other Designs
Packaging Design
We know that you can’t judge a book by its cover, and it’s what is on the inside that counts, etc…BUT it’s usually what’s on the OUTSIDE that makes us take notice in the first place. From food to beauty products and everything else, this is the category for the cool and cutting-edge packaging designs that makes us notice the great products out there.
1. Beauty Packaging
Body Care, Cosmetics, Haircare, Limited Edition, Luxury, Perfume & Fragrances, Skin Care, Other Designs
2. Beverage Packaging
Beers, Fine & Luxury, Health, Limited Edition, Non-Alcoholic, Soft Drinks & Juices, Tea & Coffee, Wines & Champagnes, Other Designs
3. Branding & Re-branding Packaging
Beauty, Beverage, Food, Other Designs
4. Food Packaging
Animal-Based, Health, Kits, Oils & Spices, Plant-Based, Ready-to-Eat, Snacks, Sweets, Other Designs
5. Sustainable Packaging
Beauty, Beverage, Branding/Rebranding, Food, For Society, Other Designs
Conceptual (Design only or Prototype)
This category is specifically for products and designs that are still in the “conceptual” stage and have not yet been produced or put on the market.
1. Automotive & Transport Product Design
2. Consumer Electronics Product Design
3. Eco-Design Products
4. Educational Product Design
5. Event Product Design
6. Families & Kids Product Design
7. Food & Beverage Product Design
8. Hobby & Sports Product Design
9. Home Product Design
10. Industrial Product Design
11. Interface Product Design
12. Outdoor Product Design
13. Packaging Product Design
14. Personal Product Design
15. Pets Product Design
16. Toys, Games & Leisure Product Design
17. Work & Office Product Design
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