Important Dates
Any changes to the schedule, together with exhibition arrangements and booklet publication information, will be announced on the official competition website.
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Milestone |
Date |
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Final deadline for online project submissions |
30 April 2027 |
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Announcement of winners, nominated projects, and exhibition and publication selections |
31 May 2027 |
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Issuance of digital winner certificates — two weeks after the results announcement |
14 June 2027 |
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Publication of the official competition proceedings book — one month after the results announcement |
30 June 2027 |
Important Regulations
1. Eligibility: Participation is open internationally to current students and graduates of the previous two years in industrial design, architecture, urban design or urbanism, and interior design.
2. Team size: Participants may enter individually or in teams of up to four eligible authors; academic supervisors must be credited separately.
3. Free participation: No entry fee, registration payment or payment receipt is required.
4. Project scope: Entries must present a specific object or tool integrating ergonomics and aesthetics; concepts, prototypes and built objects for human or non-human users are eligible.
5. Required files: Submit the completed official Word submission form (.docx) and one project poster PDF.
6. Language and description: The Word project description must be in English and contain no more than 200 words; poster text must be English.
7. Poster specifications: Submit one A3 landscape board measuring 420 × 297 mm as a single-page PDF with a maximum file size of 15 MB.
8. Official layout: Choose one of the six official templates, preserve its header, footer and grid, and exclude the instructional second page from submission.
9. Images and borders: Use images at 300 dpi at their final printed size; keep every visual within its section border with a minimum 4 mm inset.
10. Anonymous evaluation: Keep participant names and advisor details in the designated identity fields only; the organizer removes identifying information before jury review.
11. Originality and permissions: Submit original work, acknowledge genuine contributors and sources, and obtain permission for any third-party material.
12. AI and evidence: Disclose AI assistance and distinguish generated visuals, design intentions and assumptions from actual prototypes, testing and measured findings.
13. Online submission: Complete all mandatory fields and upload both files through the official platform before the deadline; email submissions are not accepted.
14. Multiple entries: Each project requires a separate registration and complete submission; one registration covers the entire author team.
15. Recognition and publication: Winner and nomination certificates are digital; 20 projects receive nomination recognition, 50 are selected for exhibition and 50 for booklet publication. Selection is competitive, and authors are responsible for accurate names and project information.
Competition materials: Download the official documents and templates
Online submission: Register and submit your project
Full regulations and updates: Official ErgoAesthetics website
