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TUESDAY, 6 OCTOBER 2026
2026 DesignEuropa Awards winners

The winners of the 2026 DesignEuropa Awards were announced at a ceremony in Ljubljana, Slovenia on 22 September.

The winners were:

  • Entrepreneurs and Small Companies Award: CLF Growth Containers (Latvia)
  • Industry Award: NOHRD StepTower (Germany)
  • Next Generation Award: Maria Gil (Poland)
  • Lifetime Achievement Award (previously announced): Philippe Starck (France)
  • Public Choice Award: Showee (Spain)

João Negrão, EUIPO – Executive Director, said in a statement: “Great design has the power to transform the way we live, work and experience the world around us. For ten years, the DesignEuropa Awards have celebrated the creativity and ambition of European design, from the next generation of design talent to world-famous creators such as Philippe Starck. By recognising and protecting these achievements, we help ensure that European design continues to innovate, create value and shape a more sustainable and competitive future.”

The next edition of the awards will take place in Prague, Czechia, in September 2027.

More details are on EUIPO’s website here.

Photo of award winners by EUIPO

Posted by: Blog Administrator @ 14.46
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