The LIT Design Awards ™ was created to recognize the efforts of talented international lighting product designers and lighting implementers and is one of the most prestigious awards honoring the best in lighting design.
LIT Lighting Design Awards is a program under the 3C Awards, a leading organization curating and promoting design across the globe. The company represents today’s diversity and innovation in Lighting Design, Furniture Design, Sport Design, Interior Design, and Architecture. Each brand is a symbol of design excellence around the world, showcasing Professional and Emerging designers’ work to over 100 expert jury members.
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“The LIT award, and especially the title of the designer of the year, gives me more than pride and satisfaction for the international recognition of my work. It is a great honor!!!
Being recognized by a jury panel of 38 of the most talented and successful professionals is the greatest honor for me and my team! I thank all the jury members for this recognition and the LIT organizers for the prestigious lighting awards that help our field grow and evolve into a brilliant community!!”
– Eleftheria Deko, founder of the award-winning lighting studio Eleftheria Deko & Associates and winner of the LIT Awards 2021
Becoming a LIT Design Award winner will set you apart from the competition.
Being associated with a business awards event will provide you with excellent PR opportunities and media coverage.
Our winning badge is a sign of quality for potential customers and can be a part of your sales strategy.
The winner’s event is the highlight of the LIT Design Awards program, a unique opportunity to be recognized, network amongst the best designers of the industry as well meeting jury members and press representatives.
The evaluation process for entries to the LIT Lighting Design Awards is based on various judging criteria that are constantly adapted to new technical, social, economic, and ecological requirements.
⇒ CHF 230 incl. Swiss VAT (approx.: US$250)
Same Product in additional categories at a 50% discount
⇒ CHF 100 incl. VAT ( approx.: US$106)
Same Product in additional categories at a 50% discount
Unlike some other design awards and competitions, there are no further fees for winning the award and everything listed in the winner’s benefits will be provided free of charge.
⇒ 10% Early Submission discount
⇒ 5% Early Submission discount
⇒ Regular Deadline
⇒ Final Deadline (10% late fee applies)
Winners in Interior Architectural Illumination / Theater Performance Design
University California College of The Arts
Lead Designers Congrui Gao
Winners in Chandeliers
Company Opteris Studio
Lead Designers Charles Prograce
Photo Credits Vincent Prograce
Winners in Heritage Lighting
Company Eleftheria Deko & Associates
Lead Designers Eleftheria Deko
Client Onassis Foundation, Greek Ministry of Culture
Photo Credits Gavriil Papadiotis, Stelios Tzetzias
