London Design Awards
The London Design Award is an annual international design award hosted by the Global Design Award Organization (GAA). It is dedicated to recognizing outstanding design innovation, creative expression, and user experience worldwide. As an important benchmark in the design world, the award brings together top works from various fields including architecture, interior design, product design, graphic design, and digital experiences. Set on the stage of London, a world design capital that blends historical heritage with avant-garde spirit, it promotes the continuous expansion of design boundaries.
2026 Event Registration & Results Announcement Timeline
| Stage | Season 1 | Season 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Early Bird Registration Deadline | January 31, 2026 $269 | June 30, 2026 $269 |
| Regular Registration Deadline | February 6, 2026 $279 | July 28, 2026 $279 |
| Final Registration Deadline | March 8, 2026 $289 | September 6, 2026 $289 |
| Extended Registration Deadline | April 15, 2026 $299 | October 12, 2026 $299 |
| Early Results Announcement | April 20, 2026 | October 16, 2026 |
| Full Results Announcement | May 28, 2026 | December 20, 2026 |
• Registration fees increase with each deadline; early registration is recommended to enjoy the early bird discount.
• Results announcement dates are estimated and subject to official notifications.
Match Process
The participation process for the award is as follows:
Eligible Participants
This award is open to participants worldwide, welcoming professional designers, design agencies, brand enterprises, and student groups to enter. Entries must be original designs completed, published, or launched within the past five years, covering all fields including architecture, product design, visual communication, digital experiences, fashion, and service design. We accept completed projects, conceptual prototypes, and unrealized solutions, and we encourage innovative practices that are experimental and forward-looking.
Entry Material
Submission requirements
The participant's brief introduction is about 300 words
The introduction of the work is about 350 words
Image Submission Requirements
1.The number of images in 1. JPG format should not exceed 10 (the size of each image should not exceed 3MB, preferably 1200px wide, 300dpi, RGB)
Video/Audio Submissions
Entries with audio/video must be submitted using a direct URL for judges to access the work directly:
1. Upload the video/audio to Vimeo/YouTube/Youku.
2. Paste the URL link into the URL field.
Award Categories
Prize Categories
Reward Program
The winners will have the opportunity to display the award-winning information for free on the official websit.
The winners will have the opportunity to showcase their award-winning works in the conference publication.
The winners of the annual grand prize will receive cash rewards ranging from 100 to 1,000 US dollars, as well as a free award trophy and certificate.The annual design award can be zero
Judging Criteria
The assessment award takes the following criteria into consideration:
These jurors are top talents in the industry, with rich experience and
mature skills. They are creative designers and art directors from various
institutions around the world, as well as architects, fashion designers,
interior designers, product designers, educators, marketers, and
corporate leaders. The selection of jurors is based on experience,
credibility, and availability.
During the judging process, jurors will only review the work images and
design descriptions. Other information will not be disclosed to the
jurors to avoid any bias or conflicts of interest. Jurors will score
based on relevant criteria:
Judging Panel
Senior Architects
Renowned architects with significant experience in various architectural styles and practices.
Industry Experts
Professionals from related fields such as engineering and interior design who provide interdisciplinary perspectives.
Public Representatives
For the People's Choice Award, input from a diverse pool of non-professionals may be considered to gauge public sentiment.
Academic Scholars
Professors and researchers specializing in architecture, urban planning, and sustainable design.
Guest Jurors
Occasionally, well-known architects or previous winners may be invited as guest jurors.
