Dezeen Awards helps give visibility "far beyond the traditional design field"

With just one week left until entries close for Dezeen Awards 2026, past winners spoke to Dezeen about the impact the accolade has made, with one designer heralding it as a "transformative milestone."

Global recognition and new opportunities were cited as some of the positive outcomes of winning a Dezeen Award.

The countdown is on! Dezeen Awards entries close next week at 23:59 London time on 27 May.

Enter your projects into one of our 49 categories across architecture, interiors and design for your chance to benefit from global acclaim and elevate your industry profile. Read on to hear more details about what past winners had to say:

For Japanese designer Kazuhiro Yamanaka, whose flat-packed lamp series Tsubomi won last year's Lighting design of the year, winning "was a truly memorable and meaningful experience."

The award gave his work "an extraordinary level of international visibility and introduced it to audiences far beyond the traditional design field," he told Dezeen.

"The recognition immediately sparked new conversations, connections and opportunities across different countries and industries," Yamanaka said.

"More than an award, it felt like a powerful platform that amplified the voice of our work globally."

Being shortlisted or winning a Dezeen Award ensures your work is shared across our global audience of over 10 million – we feature all winners on Dezeen and our social channels and our Instagram alone has 3.6 million followers.

Architecture studio L Architects described winning Residential interior (small) of the year 2025 with its project In a Park as a "transformative milestone."

"The recognition has brought us significant visibility on the international stage, opening doors to new audiences and opportunities that we had not previously imagined," said the practice's principal architect, Lim Shing Hui.

"What makes the Dezeen Awards especially meaningful is the way entry fees are assessed in relation to firm size, creating a more level playing field for smaller, lesser-known practices like ours," he continued.

Dezeen Awards is priced amongst the lowest in the industry. Over two-thirds of entries come from studios with fewer than 10 employees, highlighting our commitment to supporting all design studios, including emerging talent.

For Balinese practice Pablo Luna Studio, whose regenerative hotel complex Intaaya Retreat won last year's Sustainable building of the year, winning "was a deeply meaningful moment for our entire team."

"Beyond the recognition itself, one of the most inspiring parts of the experience was the opportunity to connect with architects, designers and creatives from around the world," it said.

"Sharing those conversations and perspectives reminded us that meaningful architecture is always born through exchange, collaboration and collective learning," the studio continued.

Over 500 architects and designers attended last year's sold-out event in London, with studios coming from as far as Australia, Japan and the USA.

One week left to enter!

There is just one week left to enter Dezeen Awards 2026. Enter your projects by 23:59 London time on 27 May before it's too late!

With 49 categories to choose from, whether you work in architecture, interiors or design, there's a category for you.

Creating an entry is easy! Simply create an account or log in via our entry platform, answer five simple questions and upload your best project imagery.

Dezeen Awards 2026 in partnership with Trimble

Dezeen Awards is the ultimate accolade for architects and designers worldwide. The ninth edition of the annual awards is in partnership with global technology company Trimble. Through connected hardware and software solutions, Trimble helps designers to transform the way they shape spaces and buildings as well as drive productivity in the process. Trimble's collaboration with Dezeen Awards demonstrates its ongoing commitment to inspiring and supporting creative excellence across the globe.

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