You’ll get to connect with a global community of designers and industry experts, opening doors to new opportunities and collaborations. Each category will have one winner selected by the jury based on criteria like originality, craftsmanship, sustainability, and more.
Each winner will receive a free spot at Milan Design Week 2027 within a curated exhibition by Isola Design, offering a unique opportunity to showcase their work on an international stage.
In addition, among all participants, one project will be awarded the Community Choice, chosen by the active Isola community through daily voting.
Seating
Lighting
Tableware
Product
Sustainability
Innovation
Rising Talents
(27.04.2026 - 15.05.2026)
Regular: 170€ (+VAT if due) per category entry
Isola community members: 150€ (+VAT if due) per category entry
Students: 56€ (+VAT if due) per category entry
Regular
(16.05.26 - 17.07.26)
Regular: 200€ (+VAT if due) per category entry
Isola community members: 185€ (+VAT if due) per category entry
Students: 75€ (+VAT if due) per category entry
Late
(18.07.26 - 31.07.26)
Regular: 215€ (+VAT if due) per category entry
Isola community members: 200€ (+VAT if due) per category entry
Students: 83€ (+VAT if due) per category entry
BUNDLE OFFER FOR DESIGNERS
if you apply for 3 categories, the 4th one is for free
Please note that all students will be classified under the “Rising Talents” category, and the bundle offer does not apply to students.
31 July 2026
Projects Upload Deadline
26 August 2026
September 2026
Shortlist announced
Public and jury voting open
September 2026
Welcome to the Sixth Edition of the Isola Design Awards, where we celebrate fearless creativity, groundbreaking innovation, and the power of design to challenge the status quo. The Isola Design Awards are more than just a competition: they're a global stage for visionaries ready to push boundaries and leave a lasting impact on design history.
Are you ready to showcase your most daring work? Join a vibrant community of architects, interior designers, studios, and independent creatives as we explore the latest design trends across 8 diverse categories. This is your moment to break barriers, redefine possibilities, and inspire the future of design. Join us today!
