Enter the UX Competition for Outstanding Experiences
The Best in UX
The UX Design Awards present great experiences and accomplished solutions – across all fields and industries – twice per year.
The next call for entries will be open from 1 September until 15 November 2026. You can already register to take part!
Top Benefits for Winners and Nominees
✔ Recognition
Have your work endorsed by leading industry experts.
✔ Brand Value
Gain international prestige and showcase your experience excellence.
✔ Motivation
Earn appreciation and credit for your design teams and people.
✔ Recruiting
Leverage the awards' high standing in the professional field to attract design talent.
✔ Differentiation
Secure one of the few titles granted annually. Stand out by the unique distinction of each winner.
✔ Trust
The awards are given by IDZ, an independent non-profit association (NPO) with over 50 years of experience.
✔ Visibility
Increase the exposure and reach of your work and organization:
➼ Virtual exhibition: 450K+ page views annually
➼ UX community: 310K+ professionals and design talents
➼ Global voting campaign: 20K+ participants per season
➼ Winner Presentations: avg. 3K views, 4.8% engagement rate
Three Categories for Your Best Work
Product
Open to products, services, and experiences currently on the market or launching within one year of entry.
Concept
Open to start-up ideas, prototypes, explorations, research projects and showcases.
New Talent
Bachelor's and master's projects from all over the world.
Dates and Fees at a Glance
UX Design Awards - Spring 2027
Call for Entries
1 September - 11 November 2026
Nominees are Notified
2 Dezember 2026
PR Campaign & Public Choice Voting
7 March - 21 June 2027
Winner Announcement
3 March 2027
Check the timeline of the current Award here.
The Jury is the Heart of the Awards
Every UX Design Awards submission will be judged by a diverse and experienced jury.
We expect design to be driven by real insights, to address genuine challenges, to dare approach fundamental problems – and to propose meaningful solutions for life and work.
Testimonials
“The appreciation by third parties confirms and motivates the team in their work. And of course, winning is good PR and people become aware of us!“
Alexander Wodrich, Managing Director, why do birds
“We are very proud of this award. It supports us in advocating a user-centric design approach – both inside and outside of the company.“
Catherine Stolarski, UI Design Director, Schneider Electric
“UX is crucial for us to reach and attract our users. Winning this award has shown us that this is really important, and confirms that we are heading in the right direction.“
Shilu Mistry, Chief Product Officer, Nui Care
