Recognizing the most innovative work at the intersection of design, technology, and culture. Submit your company's best work for consideration by our panel of industry judges. Winners are announced live at the conference.
Digital products that solve real problems with exceptional UX, visual craft, and thoughtful systems thinking.
Work that meaningfully integrates AI into the design or user experience — not AI for AI's sake, but AI that makes the product better.
Brand systems, identity redesigns, or visual languages that are distinctive, cohesive, and culturally relevant.
Installations, immersive experiences, creative coding projects, AR/VR work, or anything that pushes the boundaries of interaction.
Outstanding work from studios or startups under 3 years old. Recognizes rising talent in the NYC design scene.
Design work that addresses social, environmental, or civic challenges. Work that proves design can make the world better.
The top submission across all categories. One project that best represents where design is headed — selected by the full judging panel. All category submissions are automatically considered for the Grand Prize.
All submissions are reviewed by our panel of design leaders from top companies and agencies. Judges evaluate work on innovation, craft, impact, and relevance to NYC's design ecosystem.
Fill out the form below with your project details and work samples.
Complete payment via the link sent after submission. Your entry is locked once paid.
Our judging panel reviews all paid submissions and selects finalists in each category.
Winners announced live at the conference on May 16. Finalists notified in advance.
Submit your company's best work for judging. After submission, you'll receive a payment link to complete your entry. Entries are not considered until payment is received.
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