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NY Product Design Awards

Lighting

Shape the light.
Change the experience.

Lighting

More than illumination.
A different atmosphere.

The NY Product Design Awards recognizes lighting that brings purpose and character to everyday life. From sculptural luminaires to architectural installations, discover a place for the thinking behind your light.

Who can enter

Lighting and product designers, architects, 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

Lighting Categories

Bring your vision
to light.

Architectural Lighting: Exterior
  • AE27001
    Art, Cultural & Heritage Lighting

    Exterior illumination enhancing artworks, monuments, cultural sites, and heritage structures.

  • AE27002
    Event, Exhibition & Temporary Lighting

    Temporary exterior lighting supporting events, exhibitions, and short-term installations.

  • AE27003
    Façade & Architectural Lighting

    Lighting defining building forms, façades, materials, and architectural details.

  • AE27004
    Healthcare & Institutional Lighting

    Exterior lighting supporting safety and access around healthcare or institutional facilities.

  • AE27005
    Hospitality & Restaurant Lighting

    Exterior lighting creating atmosphere and visibility for hospitality and dining venues.

  • AE27006
    Landscape & Outdoor Lighting

    Lighting enhancing landscapes, pathways, gardens, and outdoor gathering areas.

  • AE27007
    Office & Workplace Lighting

    Exterior lighting supporting workplace entrances, circulation, safety, and identity.

  • AE27008
    Retail & Commercial Lighting

    Exterior lighting attracting visitors and supporting commercial spaces after dark.

  • AE27009
    Security & Sensor Lighting

    Sensor-activated lighting improving security, visibility, and energy efficiency.

  • AE27000
    New Category

Enter Architectural Lighting: Exterior
Architectural Lighting: Interior
  • AN27001
    Adaptive & Ambient Lighting

    Interior lighting adapting brightness, color, or atmosphere to changing needs.

  • AN27002
    Art, Cultural & Heritage Lighting

    Lighting enhancing artworks, cultural spaces, and historic interior features.

  • AN27003
    Event, Exhibition & Temporary Lighting

    Temporary interior lighting supporting exhibitions, events, and installations.

  • AN27004
    Façade & Whole-Building Lighting

    Integrated lighting coordinating interior spaces, façades, and entire buildings.

  • AN27005
    Healthcare & Institutional Lighting

    Lighting supporting comfort, safety, and tasks in healthcare or institutional spaces.

  • AN27006
    Hospitality & Restaurant Lighting

    Interior lighting creating ambience for hotels, restaurants, and hospitality spaces.

  • AN27007
    Office & Workplace Lighting

    Lighting supporting focus, comfort, collaboration, and workplace wellbeing.

  • AN27008
    Retail & Commercial Lighting

    Lighting enhancing products, customer journeys, and commercial environments.

  • AN27000
    New Category

Enter Architectural Lighting: Interior
Indoor Lighting
  • ID27001
    Ambient, Mood & Dynamic Lighting

    Lighting shaping atmosphere through adjustable color, brightness, or movement.

  • ID27002
    Ceiling & Suspended Lighting

    Ceiling-mounted and suspended lighting providing general or focused illumination.

  • ID27003
    Custom & Designer Lighting

    Bespoke lighting distinguished by original form, materials, or craftsmanship.

  • ID27004
    Decorative & Specialty Lighting

    Expressive lighting created for decorative, thematic, or specialized applications.

  • ID27005
    Emergency & Safety Lighting

    Lighting supporting evacuation, visibility, and safety during emergencies.

  • ID27006
    Energy-Efficient & Sustainable Lighting

    Lighting reducing energy use, waste, and environmental impact.

  • ID27007
    Entertainment, Projection & Theatre Lighting

    Lighting supporting performances, projections, entertainment, and theatrical effects.

  • ID27008
    Industrial & Commercial Luminaires

    Durable luminaires designed for demanding commercial and industrial environments.

  • ID27009
    Smart & Automated Lighting

    Connected lighting using sensors, schedules, automation, or remote controls.

  • ID27010
    Track & Wall Lighting

    Adjustable lighting mounted along tracks or interior wall surfaces.

  • ID27000
    New Category

Enter Indoor Lighting
Lamps & Luminaires
  • LL27001
    Ceiling Lights

    Fixtures mounted directly to ceilings for general or focused illumination.

  • LL27002
    Chandeliers

    Decorative suspended fixtures featuring multiple lights or branching structures.

  • LL27003
    Decorative Lighting

    Luminaires primarily designed to enhance interior character and atmosphere.

  • LL27004
    Desk Lamps

    Compact task lamps providing focused illumination across work surfaces.

  • LL27005
    Floor Lamps

    Freestanding tall lamps providing ambient, task, or accent lighting.

  • LL27006
    Guidance Systems

    Illuminated systems supporting navigation, orientation, and directional guidance.

  • LL27007
    Hanging Lamps

    Suspended lamps providing illumination above tables, counters, or open spaces.

  • LL27008
    Lighting Ranges

    Coordinated families of lighting products sharing a consistent design language.

  • LL27009
    Pendant Luminaires

    Suspended luminaires directing focused or ambient light from above.

  • LL27010
    Portable Lamps

    Moveable lamps providing flexible illumination across different spaces.

  • LL27011
    Post Lanterns

    Elevated outdoor lanterns mounted on posts for pathways and landscapes.

  • LL27012
    Reading Lamps

    Task lamps providing comfortable, directed light for reading.

  • LL27013
    Table Lamps

    Compact lamps providing ambient or task lighting from raised surfaces.

  • LL27014
    Wall Lamps

    Wall-mounted lamps providing ambient, accent, or directional illumination.

  • LL27000
    New Category

Enter Lamps & Luminaires
Lighting Components
  • LC27001
    Interactive & Smart Lighting Products

    Connected lighting products responding to users, environments, or digital controls.

  • LC27002
    Lighting Components & Hardware

    Structural and functional parts supporting lighting assembly and installation.

  • LC27003
    Lighting Cables & Electrical Accessories

    Cables, connectors, sockets, and accessories delivering power to lighting products.

  • LC27004
    Light Sources & Specialty Lighting

    Bulbs, tubes, modules, and specialized sources producing illumination.

  • LC27000
    New Category

Enter Lighting Components
Lighting Innovation
  • LV27001
    Human-Centric & Spectrum Lighting

    Lighting supporting visual comfort, wellbeing, and natural biological rhythms.

  • LV27002
    Lamp Shades & Components

    Shades and related components shaping, diffusing, or directing light.

  • LV27003
    Light Sources

    Technologies generating light through conventional or advanced illumination methods.

  • LV27004
    Lighting Controls & Systems

    Systems managing brightness, color, timing, energy use, and lighting behavior.

  • LV27005
    Special-Purpose Lighting

    Lighting engineered for specialized environments, tasks, or technical requirements.

  • LV27006
    Sustainable & Low-Carbon Lighting

    Lighting reducing emissions, energy consumption, materials, and lifecycle impact.

  • LV27000
    New Category

Enter Lighting Innovation
Lighting Systems
  • LS27001
    Architectural & Built-In Lighting

    Integrated lighting incorporated into architecture, furniture, or built surfaces.

  • LS27002
    Outdoor & Solar Lighting

    Exterior lighting using outdoor-rated or solar-powered illumination technologies.

  • LS27003
    Smart Lighting & Control Systems

    Connected systems coordinating lighting through sensors, automation, and remote controls.

  • LS27004
    Special-Purpose & Commercial Lighting

    Lighting systems developed for specific commercial, technical, or operational needs.

  • LS27000
    New Category

Enter Lighting Systems
Outdoor Lighting
  • OL27001
    Ambient, Mood & Dynamic Lighting

    Outdoor lighting shaping atmosphere through adjustable color, brightness, or movement.

  • OL27002
    Ceiling, Cove & Hanging Lighting

    Overhead, recessed, and suspended lighting designed for covered outdoor spaces.

  • OL27003
    Custom & Decorative Lighting

    Bespoke outdoor lighting combining illumination with expressive visual design.

  • OL27004
    Energy-Efficient & Sustainable Lighting

    Outdoor lighting reducing energy use, waste, and environmental impact.

  • OL27005
    Entertainment, Projection & Theatre Lighting

    Lighting supporting outdoor performances, projections, events, and theatrical effects.

  • OL27006
    Outdoor, Landscape & Street Lighting

    Lighting supporting landscapes, pathways, roads, public spaces, and urban safety.

  • OL27007
    Smart, Mobile & Automated Lighting

    Connected and portable lighting using sensors, automation, or remote controls.

  • OL27008
    Special-Purpose & Industrial Lighting

    Durable lighting engineered for specialized outdoor or industrial applications.

  • OL27009
    Track & Wall Lighting

    Outdoor lighting mounted along tracks, façades, or exterior walls.

  • OL27000
    New Category

Enter Outdoor Lighting

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

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Lighting

Light changes how a space feels.

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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Lighting

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 your lighting
a wider audience.

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 fixture and its light in context, including scale, materials, optical details, and the atmosphere it creates. For installations, include overall and close-up views.

SUPPORT

Make the function clear

Use drawings, a PDF, or a video link to explain light distribution, controls, installation, or technical features that still images cannot show.

Before you enter

A little
clarity.

Questions about entering your lighting design?

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Who can enter the Lighting Design Awards?

Lighting and product designers, architects, manufacturers, 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 lighting design entry?

Show the design both illuminated and in its intended setting. Explain the purpose, materials, and lighting approach, with close-up images of important details. For architectural projects, show how the lighting shapes the space. Include supporting drawings or a video 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 Lighting Design Awards

Make your next
bright idea count.

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