Organizer 

Laka Foundation

Location 

Global (Awards ceremony in Warsaw, Poland)

Deadline

July 03, 2026

Competition Category

Architecture — ranging from small shelters and exhibition installations to residential, public, and urban-scale solutions; both realized projects and conceptual proposals are accepted
Design for Impact — non-architectural designs, products, and concepts that create meaningful benefits for people, society, and the environment

Eligibility 

Open to architects, designers, studios, students, and creative practitioners worldwide. Submitted projects must be creative and innovative works developed within the last five years, at any scale. Both realized projects and conceptual proposals are eligible. Student projects are evaluated separately, with the highest-scoring student project receiving the "Emerging Designer" label.

Entry Fee

Students: 50 EUR
Individual professional / Company < 10 employees: 175 EUR
Company 11–100 employees: 350 EUR
Company 100+ employees: 650 EUR
If a project is submitted to both categories, the fee for the second category is reduced by 25%
No further fees

Prizes/Awards 

In each category:

Winner of the Year
Gold Prize
Silver Prize
Bronze Prize
Special Recognition
Honorable Mention
Student project with the highest score receives the "Emerging Designer" label

Winner benefits:

Winner packages with certificates and winning labels
Inclusion in the yearbook (ISBN registered)
Participation in the exhibition with confirmation by certificates
Complimentary attendance at the Award Ceremony in Warsaw, Poland, with photo documentation
Press kits
Permanent listing in the Winners Gallery on designeducates.com
Promotion through media sponsors and partners

Core Introduction 

The Design Educates Awards (DEAwards) celebrate architecture and design that go beyond form and function. The awards seek projects that offer true added value — not only aesthetically and technically pleasing, but also with educational potential, compelling narratives, critical reflection, emotional or behavioral impact, and conscious engagement with users and their environment. The jury consists of world-renowned architects, designers, innovators, and educators, including Pritzker Prize laureate Toyo Ito, Carlo Ratti, Doriana Mandrelli Fuksas, Dang Qun (Co-Founder of MAD), David Basulto (Founder of ArchDaily), and others. The awards ceremony will take place during the "Architecture in Foyer 2026" international conference hosted by the Warsaw University of Technology on October 16, 2026.