Designpreis Rheinland-Pfalz 2026

The Designpreis Rheinland-Pfalz 2026 is now open for entries. Designers, studios, agencies, companies, craft businesses and emerging talents are invited to submit their best work—provided there is a connection to Rhineland-Palatinate, whether through their place of residence, business location, university or creative partners.

Eligible projects include work in communication and media design, industrial and product design, interior and spatial design, fashion and craft, completed or published since January 2024.

Submissions are accepted in two categories: PROFESSIONALS for commissioned work and TALENTS for graduation projects and work developed at universities or vocational schools. Professionals pay €50 incl. VAT per project; submission is free for Talents.

An expert jury will select up to twelve projects. The most outstanding entries will be awarded the titles “Best of Talents” and “Best of Professionals”. This year’s special award, “Kultur gestalten”, celebrates a pioneering project from the cultural sector.

Award-winning projects will be showcased at the ceremony at Staatstheater Mainz, in the exhibition, on social media and on designpreis-rlp.de—and will benefit from additional visibility through press and media coverage. Talents can also look forward to prize money of up to €5,000.

Submit here
Deadline: August 3, 2026