Form
Visual character, proportions, and composition.
Workplace & Office
Designed for focus.
Built around people.
The NY Product Design Awards recognizes products that improve the working day. From adaptable furniture to the tools on a desk, show how your design makes work more comfortable, intuitive, and purposeful.
Who can enter
Product designers, furniture and stationery brands, manufacturers, workplace technology companies, 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 GuidelinesWorkplace & Office Categories
A place for
better work.
Office Furniture & Office Chairs
- OF27001Boards & Office Accessories
Display boards and accessories supporting organization, communication, and daily work.
- OF27002Cloakroom & Storage Furniture
Furniture storing clothing, personal belongings, documents, and workplace supplies.
- OF27003Conference & Meeting Room Furniture
Furniture supporting meetings, presentations, discussion, and collaborative work.
- OF27004Desks, Lecterns & Smart Desking Systems
Work surfaces and presentation furniture supporting flexible, connected, or focused tasks.
- OF27005Lounge, Reception & Waiting Area Furniture
Comfortable furniture creating welcoming spaces for visitors, waiting, and informal meetings.
- OF27006Office Chairs & Seating Systems
Ergonomic seating supporting comfort, posture, movement, and varied work settings.
- OF27007Office Equipment
Equipment supporting administrative tasks, communication, productivity, and workplace operations.
- OF27008Office Furniture & Furniture Systems
Integrated furniture systems supporting adaptable, organized, and efficient workplaces.
- OF27009Room Dividers, Work Pods & Quiet Zones
Enclosures and partitions supporting privacy, concentration, and acoustic comfort.
- OF27000New Category
Office Supplies & Stationery
- OP27001Desk Organization & Storage
Products organizing stationery, documents, devices, and everyday desk essentials.
- OP27002Filing & Document Storage
Systems storing, sorting, protecting, and retrieving records or documents.
- OP27003Notebooks & Paper Products
Paper-based products supporting writing, note-taking, planning, and documentation.
- OP27004Office Machines & Equipment
Machines supporting document handling, calculation, communication, and administrative work.
- OP27005Pens & Writing Instruments
Tools creating written, drawn, highlighted, or permanent marks.
- OP27006Planners & Calendars
Products organizing schedules, appointments, deadlines, and personal tasks.
- OP27007Presentation, Collaboration & Whiteboard Tools
Tools supporting visual communication, meetings, teamwork, and presentations.
- OP27008Stationery Tools & Fasteners
Tools for cutting, attaching, binding, correcting, and organizing materials.
- OP27009Workplace Essentials
Everyday products supporting workplace hygiene, comfort, safety, and convenience.
- OP27000New Category
Social Design
- YS27001Design for Environment
Workplace concepts addressing environmental protection or ecological challenges.
- YS27002Design for Society
Office products supporting accessibility, inclusion, and community wellbeing.
- YS27003Design for Sustainability
Workplace products promoting responsible materials, production, and long-term use.
- YS27004Designs for Social Impact
Office concepts creating meaningful benefits for communities or underserved groups.
- YS27005Eco-Sustainable Design
Environmentally responsible workplace products reducing waste and resource consumption.
- YS27000New Category
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Room to think. Space to work.
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, 2026Regular
Jan 20, 2027Final
Feb 17, 2027Final Extension
Mar 17, 2027Full results announcementMay 14, 2027
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Judging & criteria
Every detail.
Every decision.
Through blind judging, an international jury evaluates the submitted design across four criteria.
Creativity & Innovation
Originality and the thinking behind the solution.
Finishing & Functionality
Quality, usability, safety, and execution.
Impact
The effect on people and the environment.
Award-winning workplace design
Everyday work.
Exceptional ideas.
Vitro X5 Touch
Office Furniture & Office Chairs - Office Equipment
Neo Q S
Office Furniture & Office Chairs - Office Equipment
Smart Ink Pen
Office Supplies & Stationery - Pens
Creative Smart Peg-Desk Organizer System
Office Supplies & Stationery - Desk Organizer
Lud'o for Cappellini by Patricia Urquiola
Office Furniture & Office Chairs - Lounge FurnitureWhy enter
Give better work
a wider audience.
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.
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.
From overall form to close detail
Show the product in use, including scale, materials, adjustments, and the details that support comfort or efficiency. Include clear overall and close-up views.
Make the function clear
Use drawings, a PDF, or a video link to explain assembly, reconfiguration, ergonomics, or interaction. Support performance claims with relevant evidence.
Who can enter the Workplace & Office Design Awards?
Product designers, furniture and stationery brands, manufacturers, workplace technology companies, 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 workplace and office design entry?
Show the overall product and the details that improve the working experience. Explain its purpose, intended users, materials, ergonomics, and key functions. Include views of adjustments, assembly, or use where relevant. Keep the written description to 350 words or less.
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 Workplace & Office Design Awards