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Hobby & Leisure

NY Product Design Awards

Hobby & Leisure

Time well spent.
By design.

Hobby & Leisure

Made for enjoyment.
Considered in every detail.

The NY Product Design Awards recognizes hobby and leisure products that make time spent creating, playing, and exploring more rewarding. From musical instruments to pet supplies, thoughtful design brings purpose to the things we enjoy.

Who can enter

Product designers, hobby and leisure brands, manufacturers, studios, independent creators, and students worldwide.

What you can submit

Concepts, work in progress, and completed products created within the last five years.

How it works

Submit online. Present your design through images and supporting materials. No physical samples.

View Entry Guidelines

Hobby & Leisure Categories

Find your category.
Follow your passion.

Music Gear / Equipment
  • MG27001
    Amplifiers & Instrument Audio Equipment

    Equipment amplifying instruments and shaping sound for performance or recording.

  • MG27002
    DJ & Electronic Music Equipment

    Electronic equipment for mixing, performing, and producing dance music.

  • MG27003
    Drums & Percussion

    Rhythmic instruments and equipment played through striking, shaking, or movement.

  • MG27004
    Guitars

    Guitars and supporting equipment for performance, practice, and recording.

  • MG27005
    Keyboards & Synthesizers

    Electronic keyed instruments for performance, composition, and sound creation.

  • MG27006
    Digital Music Controllers & InterfacesNEW

    Digital devices controlling music software, instruments, and production workflows.

  • MG27007
    Music Production Computers & Software

    Computers and software designed for composing, editing, and producing music.

  • MG27008
    Recording Equipment & Audio Interfaces

    Equipment capturing sound and connecting instruments or microphones to recording systems.

  • MG27009
    Wireless Instrument Systems

    Wireless systems transmitting instrument audio without physical signal cables.

  • MG27000
    New Category

Enter Music Gear / Equipment
Musical Instrument
  • MI27001
    Brass

    Wind instruments producing sound through vibrating lips and metal tubing.

  • MI27002
    Electronic Instruments

    Instruments generating or modifying sound through electronic technology.

  • MI27003
    Guitar

    Stringed instruments played through plucking, strumming, or picking.

  • MI27004
    Keyboards

    Keyed instruments producing acoustic, digital, or synthesized sound.

  • MI27005
    Percussion

    Instruments producing rhythm or tone through striking, shaking, or scraping.

  • MI27006
    Smart Instruments

    Connected instruments offering digital guidance, interaction, or performance features.

  • MI27007
    Strings

    Instruments producing sound through bowed, plucked, or struck strings.

  • MI27008
    Woodwind

    Wind instruments producing sound through reeds or directed airflow.

  • MI27000
    New Category

Enter Musical Instrument
Novelty Items, Gifts
  • NI27001
    Backpacks

    Giftable bags combining everyday carrying function with distinctive styling.

  • NI27002
    Compact Mirrors

    Portable mirrors designed for convenient grooming and personal care.

  • NI27003
    Drinkware

    Reusable vessels designed for drinking, serving, or carrying beverages.

  • NI27004
    Figurines & Statues

    Decorative sculptural objects representing characters, people, animals, or symbols.

  • NI27005
    Games & Puzzles

    Recreational products encouraging strategy, problem-solving, or social play.

  • NI27006
    Home Fragrance & Candles

    Scented products creating fragrance, ambience, and decorative appeal at home.

  • NI27007
    Intimate Wellness ProductsNEW

    Personal products supporting intimate comfort, health, and wellbeing.

  • NI27008
    Keepsake & Trinket Boxes

    Decorative boxes protecting sentimental objects, jewelry, or small treasures.

  • NI27009
    Kitchen & Beverage Accessories

    Giftable tools enhancing food preparation, serving, drinking, or entertaining.

  • NI27010
    Notebooks & Journals

    Bound products supporting writing, reflection, planning, or creative expression.

  • NI27011
    Personal Care

    Giftable products supporting grooming, hygiene, relaxation, or personal wellbeing.

  • NI27012
    Sport & Water Bottles

    Reusable bottles designed for hydration during sports and outdoor activities.

  • NI27013
    Stationery & Writing Accessories

    Products supporting writing, organizing, correspondence, and desk-based creativity.

  • NI27014
    Tech & Phone Accessories

    Accessories enhancing the protection, charging, or use of digital devices.

  • NI27015
    Tools

    Compact tools offering practical, repair, craft, or everyday functions.

  • NI27016
    Travel Accessories

    Products improving comfort, organization, security, or convenience while traveling.

  • NI27017
    Wine Accessories

    Accessories supporting wine opening, serving, preservation, and enjoyment.

  • NI27000
    New Category

Enter Novelty Items, Gifts
Pet Supplies
  • PP27001
    Aquariums & Aquatic Supplies

    Habitats and equipment supporting aquatic animals and healthy water conditions.

  • PP27002
    Automatic Feeders, Bowls & Waterers

    Products providing pets with controlled access to food and water.

  • PP27003
    Cages, Crates & Carriers

    Secure enclosures and carriers supporting shelter, transport, and containment.

  • PP27004
    Collars, Leashes & Walking Accessories

    Products supporting safe control, identification, and comfort during walks.

  • PP27005
    Equine & Stable Supplies

    Equipment supporting horse care, riding, feeding, and stable maintenance.

  • PP27006
    Habitats, Terrariums & Small-Animal Supplies

    Controlled environments and supplies for reptiles, birds, and small animals.

  • PP27007
    Litter & Waste Management

    Products supporting sanitary collection, containment, and disposal of pet waste.

  • PP27008
    Pet Apparel & Footwear

    Wearable products providing pets with protection, warmth, or decorative styling.

  • PP27009
    Pet Beds, Blankets & Houses

    Comfort products providing pets with rest, warmth, privacy, and shelter.

  • PP27010
    Pet Cameras & Smart Devices

    Connected devices supporting pet monitoring, interaction, feeding, or security.

  • PP27011
    Pet Grooming, Health & Pest Control

    Products supporting grooming, health maintenance, treatment, and pest prevention.

  • PP27012
    Pet Hygiene & Odor Control

    Products managing pet cleanliness, odors, and household hygiene.

  • PP27013
    Pet Memorials

    Commemorative products preserving memories of deceased companion animals.

  • PP27014
    Toys & Training

    Products encouraging pet exercise, enrichment, learning, and positive behavior.

  • PP27000
    New Category

Enter Pet Supplies
Scooters, Skateboards & Personal Rideables
  • SR27001
    Electric Scooters

    Battery-powered scooters designed for commuting, recreation, or personal transport.

  • SR27002
    Electric Skateboards & Personal Rideables

    Electric boards and compact rideables supporting powered personal mobility.

  • SR27003
    Foldable Scooters

    Scooters designed to collapse for easier carrying and storage.

  • SR27004
    Longboards & Cruisers

    Longer boards designed for comfortable cruising, carving, and stable riding.

  • SR27005
    Off-Road Scooters & Boards

    Rideables designed for uneven terrain, trails, and rugged outdoor surfaces.

  • SR27006
    Skateboards

    Wheeled boards designed for recreation, transport, tricks, or competition.

  • SR27007
    Specialty Scooters & Boards

    Purpose-built scooters and boards serving specialized users or activities.

  • SR27008
    Stunt & Performance Scooters

    Reinforced scooters designed for tricks, jumps, and performance riding.

  • SR27009
    Stunt, Street & Park Skateboards

    Skateboards designed for tricks across streets, parks, and obstacle courses.

  • SR27000
    New Category

Enter Scooters, Skateboards & Personal Rideables
Social Design
  • RS27001
    Design for Environment

    Leisure concepts addressing environmental protection or ecological challenges.

  • RS27002
    Design for Public Awareness

    Leisure products informing communities and encouraging public awareness.

  • RS27003
    Design for Society

    Leisure concepts supporting inclusion, accessibility, and community participation.

  • RS27004
    Design for Sustainability

    Leisure products promoting responsible resources, production, and long-term use.

  • RS27005
    Designs for Social Impact

    Leisure concepts creating meaningful benefits for communities or underserved groups.

  • RS27006
    Eco-Sustainable Design

    Environmentally responsible leisure products reducing waste and resource consumption.

  • RS27000
    New Category

Enter Social Design
Toys
  • TO27001
    Action Figures, Dolls & Collectible Toys

    Character-based toys designed for imaginative play, display, or collecting.

  • TO27002
    Cars & Radio-Controlled Toys

    Toy vehicles controlled manually, electronically, or through radio signals.

  • TO27003
    Construction & Model-Building Toys

    Toys involving assembly, engineering, construction, or detailed model creation.

  • TO27004
    Creative & Role-Play Toys

    Toys encouraging imagination, storytelling, creativity, and pretend activities.

  • TO27005
    Educational & STEM Toys

    Learning toys developing scientific, technical, mathematical, or problem-solving skills.

  • TO27006
    Electronic, AR & Sound Toys

    Technology-based toys incorporating electronics, sound, or augmented reality.

  • TO27007
    Games & Puzzles

    Play products encouraging strategy, logic, cooperation, or problem-solving.

  • TO27008
    Physical Activity & Skill Toys

    Toys developing coordination, movement, dexterity, and physical skills.

  • TO27009
    Wooden Toys

    Toys made primarily from wood for durable, tactile, and imaginative play.

  • TO27000
    New Category

Enter Toys

Can’t find the right fit? Each area includes a New Category option.

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Hobby & Leisure

More to enjoy. More to discover.

2027 · Entry information

Your next
starting point.

Professional first entryFrom $209 USD

Early Bird rate. A $30 annual administrative fee applies per entrant.

Early Bird

Dec 9, 2026

Regular

Jan 20, 2027

Final

Feb 17, 2027

Final Extension

Mar 17, 2027
Compare all entry fees
2027 entry periods and fees in US dollars
Entry typeFees in USDEarly Bird Nov 6, 2026 – Dec 9, 2026Regular Dec 10, 2026 – Jan 20, 2027Final Jan 21, 2027 – Feb 17, 2027Final Extension Feb 18, 2027 – Mar 17, 2027
Professional first entry$209$219$239$249
Additional entry$149$159$179$189
Additional category$209$219$239$249

A $30 annual administrative fee applies per entrant. Entry fees are non-refundable.

Additional-category pricing applies when submitted with the first entry; later submissions are charged at the first-entry rate.

Work submitted must have been created within the last 5 years.

Full results announcementMay 14, 2027

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Hobby & Leisure

Judging & criteria

Every detail.
Every decision.

Through blind judging, an international jury evaluates the submitted design across four criteria.

Form

Visual character, proportions, and composition.

Creativity & Innovation

Originality and the thinking behind the solution.

Finishing & Functionality

Quality, usability, safety, and execution.

Impact

The effect on people and the environment.

View Our Jury

Why enter

Give thoughtful
design its moment.

Explore Winner Benefits

A dedicated
place for your design.

A winner profile brings your product, entrant details, and design story together in the NY Product Design Awards gallery.

An achievement
you can share.

Digital certificates, winner badges, and promotional materials help communicate your award.

More to the story
than an award.

Winner interview access offers a way to share the people, process, and decisions behind your work.

Prepare your entry

Show the whole
design story.

View Submission Requirements
BRIEF

The purpose behind it

Explain the problem, intended users, and decisions that make the design work. Keep your written description to 350 words or less.

IMAGES

From overall form to close detail

Show the overall form, materials, important details, and how someone uses the product. Include views that explain its scale and interaction.

SUPPORT

Make the function clear

Use drawings, a PDF, or a short video to explain movement, sound, assembly, or features that still images cannot show.

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Who can enter the Hobby & Leisure Design Awards?

Product designers, hobby and leisure brands, manufacturers, design studios, independent creators, and students worldwide may enter.

Can I enter a concept or an unfinished design?

Yes. Concepts, work in progress, and completed products are eligible. Explain the project’s development stage clearly. Work submitted must have been created within the last 5 years.

Do I need to ship a product or physical prototype?

No. Entries are submitted and judged online using your images, description, and supporting materials. Physical samples are not required.

Can I enter the same design in more than one subcategory?

Yes. Select each relevant subcategory when submitting. Additional-category pricing applies when submitted with your first entry; later submissions are charged at the first-entry rate.

What should I include in a hobby or leisure product entry?

Present the overall design, important details, and how the product works. Use clear images and a concise description of the purpose, design decisions, and intended users. Include supporting drawings, a PDF, or a video link where helpful.

How are entries evaluated?

An international jury evaluates entries through blind judging using Form, Creativity & Innovation, Finishing & Functionality, and Impact. See the Awards page for the judging process and award levels.

NY Hobby & Leisure Design Awards

Made for enjoyment.
Ready for recognition.

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