31 January, 2025

DesignEuropa Awards 2025: Celebrating excellence in european design

The DesignEuropa Awards 2025 recognize innovation in industrial design in Europe. Ensure your protection with Herrero y Asociados before participating.

The DesignEuropa awards celebrate excellence in design among holders of Registered Community Designs (RCDs). The 2025 edition will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark, a city known for its innovative and cutting-edge approach to design.

The call for entries for the 2025 awards is open from November 25, 2024, to February 28, 2025, and includes the following categories:

  • Industrial award: For outstanding designs from large and medium-sized companies.
  • Entrepreneurs and small companies award: For exceptional designs from entrepreneurs, small businesses, and start-ups, regardless of their size.
  • Next Generation design award: Aimed at fostering and recognizing exceptional talent in the younger generation, up to 29 years old.
  • Lifetime achievement award: Reserved for designers with a significant body of work who have made a considerable impact in the field of design throughout their careers.

For more infomation, please visit DesignEuropa Awards – EUIPO

2024 Edition winners

In the previous edition, held in Riga, Latvia, the winners were:

  • Industrial award: Essenza 300 LT by LINET.
  • Entrepreneurs and small companies award: Transparent Turntable by Transparent.
  • Next Generation design award: Chiara Mignani.
  • Lifetime achievement award: Dieter Rams, recognized for his influence on industrial design.

Why participate in the DesignEuropa awards?

Participating in the DesignEuropa awards is a great opportunity to showcase your designs, strengthen your brand, and establish your position in the European market.

Additionally, international recognition can open new business and collaboration opportunities.

Before applying, it is crucial to ensure that your designs are adequately protected through the registration of Community Designs. Having a solid protection strategy will help you guarantee the exclusivity of your creations and avoid potential infringements.

At Herrero y Asociados, we help protect your creativity

At Herrero y Asociados, we are experts in industrial and intellectual property, assisting companies and designers in registering and protecting their creations in the European market. If you are considering participating in the DesignEuropa Awards, we guide you through the entire process of registration, defense, and management of your rights.

Contact us today for a free consultation and protect your design before the awards!