The 2025 Core77 Design Awards are now open for submissions, inviting designers, teams, organizations, and students to showcase their best work. With a strong reputation in the global design industry, these awards celebrate outstanding creativity, innovation, and impact across multiple disciplines. Participants will gain exposure, credibility, and the opportunity to connect with industry leaders.
Why You Should Participate
The Core77 Design Awards offer a unique platform for professionals and students alike, providing:
- Global Recognition – Winning or being shortlisted enhances your reputation within the design community.
- Expert Evaluation – Entries are judged by industry leaders with extensive experience in their respective fields.
- Exposure & Opportunities – Winners gain media coverage and access to networking opportunities.
- Diverse Categories – With 20 categories, participants can find a perfect fit for their work.
- Open to All – The competition welcomes professionals, students, and teams worldwide.
Key Highlights
Categories
The 2025 edition includes 20 categories, covering a wide range of design disciplines:
- Apps & Platforms
- Branding & Identity
- Built Environment
- Consumer Technology
- Design for Social Impact
- Furniture & Lighting
- Medical & Healthcare
- Transportation & Mobility
- Visual Communication
- And many more.
Both professionals and students can submit their work, with separate judging criteria for each group.
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to professionals, students, and teams from all over the world.
- Submissions must be completed between January 1, 2024, and March 30, 2025.
- Professional projects must be market-launched or publicly available for pre-order within this timeframe.
- Student and speculative projects must have been completed or presented within this period.
Jury Panel
Each category has a dedicated jury panel composed of leading professionals and experts in the field. A notable example includes:
- Medical & Healthcare Jury Lead: Benjamin Beck, Chief Design Officer & Co-Founder of ELEVEN LLC, with over 40 years of experience in industrial design and medical innovation.
Entry Fees
| Pricing Tier | Deadline | Fee (per category) |
|---|---|---|
| Early Bird | January 30, 2025 | $150 (Professional), $75 (Student) |
| Regular | February 27, 2025 | $175 (Professional), $85 (Student) |
| Final | March 25, 2025 | $200 (Professional), $95 (Student) |
Note: Each submission must be entered separately if applying for multiple categories.
Prizes and Recognition
| Award | Recognition |
|---|---|
| Winner | Featured on Core77, industry media coverage, certificate, and digital award badge |
| Runner-Up | Certificate and digital award badge |
| Notable Entry | Honorable mention in competition results |
Important Dates
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Early Bird Deadline | January 30, 2025 |
| Regular Deadline | February 27, 2025 |
| Final Deadline | March 25, 2025 |
| Winners Announced | June 2025 |
Submission Details
- All submissions must be completed online by the respective deadlines.
- Submissions must include high-quality images, project descriptions, and supporting documentation.
- Work should clearly demonstrate innovation, functionality, and impact.
How to Join
- Choose a category that best fits your project.
- Prepare your submission with detailed descriptions, visuals, and any supporting materials.
- Submit your entry through the official Core77 Design Awards platform before the deadline.
Judging Criteria
Entries will be evaluated based on the following factors:
- Creativity & Innovation – How original and groundbreaking is the design?
- Functionality & Usability – How well does the design perform its intended function?
- Aesthetic & Craftsmanship – The quality, detail, and visual appeal of the project.
- Impact & Social Responsibility – Contribution to sustainability, accessibility, and social good.
- Presentation & Execution – Clarity, quality of submission materials, and overall execution.
The Core77 Design Awards 2025 is an unparalleled opportunity for designers to gain recognition, credibility, and career growth. Don’t miss your chance to participate and showcase your work to the world!
