AIDEA recognizes products that solve problems, improve daily life, and combine beauty with useful function.
Strong product design can be simple or complex, physical or conceptual, but it should demonstrate clear purpose, thoughtful detail, and meaningful value for users.
The Product Design of the Year title honors work that is original, practical, well-developed, and ready to contribute to contemporary life.
Categories
The AIDEA Product Design of the Year Award recognizes product ideas that improve everyday experience through practical and beautiful creation.
Vehicles, transport products, mobility tools, accessories, and systems that improve movement and travel experience.
Personal Mobility: Bikes, scooters, mobility aids, and compact transport.
Vehicle Accessories: Add-ons, systems, and components for better transport use.
Future Mobility: Concepts and prototypes for next-generation travel.
Furniture, lighting, decor, and home products that improve comfort, utility, and living quality.
Seating: Chairs, benches, sofas, stools, and ergonomic furniture.
Tables / Storage: Functional furniture for residential and commercial settings.
Lighting Products: Decorative and functional lighting objects.
Electronics and connected products designed for daily use, communication, work, and entertainment.
Smart Devices: Personal technology, connected devices, and accessories.
Audio / Visual: Speakers, displays, headphones, and media products.
Wearable Tech: Products worn or carried to support lifestyle and productivity.
Products developed with environmental responsibility, reduced waste, circular thinking, and long-term value.
Sustainable Materials: Products using responsible, recycled, or low-impact materials.
Energy Efficient Products: Solutions that reduce energy use or support responsible behavior.
Repairable / Modular Products: Designs made for longer life and easier maintenance.
Products that support professional work, collaboration, productivity, storage, and workplace comfort.
Desk Products: Tools, organizers, accessories, and work surfaces.
Office Furniture: Seating, tables, partitions, and adaptable workspace products.
Collaboration Tools: Products that improve team interaction and productivity.
Deadlines & Fees
AIDEA invites designers and teams to submit conceptual, in-progress, or completed work.
Winners are selected based on one project submitted, and not for a body of work.
15 July 2026Starting Date15 August 2026Extended Deadline25 August 2026Final Deadline19 September 2026Event Date
Expertise
1st Entry
Additional Entry
Architect
INR 2500
INR 2000
Interior
INR 2500
INR 2000
Engineer
INR 2500
INR 2000
* Multiple entries must be paid at the same time as your first entry to be counted as additional entries.
Entry fees are non-refundable and winners will not be charged additional publication or publicity fees.
Event Date
19 September 2026
Award Titles
The winning project receives the title Product Design of the Year, together with recognition across the AIDEA platform, jury visibility, editorial features, and winner promotion.
Additional honors may include Furniture Product of the Year, Consumer Product of the Year, Eco Product Design of the Year, and Workplace Product Innovation of the Year.
Prizes & Promotion
Product winners can be featured on the main website, highlighted in editorial stories, promoted across social platforms, and shared with partner media and design communities.
Certificates, winner seals, trophy recognition, jury mentions, and extended product spotlight features can be included as part of the final AIDEA awards package.