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.
The LIT Lighting Design Awards is a sibling program of the BLT Built Design Awards (BLT), the SIT Furniture Design Award (SIT) and the LIV Hospitality Design Awards (LIV) which have emerged as some of the most well-known Design Prize today.
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, 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 Annual 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.
How will the jury choose the best?
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.
Innovation — does the product provide something new to the market or supplement/improve an existing product?
Aesthetics — form, shape, color, texture, finishing, the material used, etc.
Functionality — ease of use, safety, maintenance, etc.
Ergonomics — the product’s interaction with the user
Durability — the quality and longevity of the design
Impact — the benefit delivered to the user and/or society by the product
Utility — does the product meet the intended purpose and needs of the user?
Ecological compatibility — potential environmental and/or ecological impact
The reality of production — how realistic is it, technically and economically, to develop and market this product large scale?
Emotional quotient — in addition to fulfilling its practical purpose, does the product create a sense of enjoyment, and satisfaction?
Professional
CHF 220 incl. VAT ( approx: US$240)
Same Product in additional categories at a 50% discount
Student
CHF 100 incl. VAT ( approx: US$110)
Same Product in additional categories at a 50% discount
No Further Fees: 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.
SUBMIT TODAY
10% Early Bird discount until April 24th, 2022
5% Extended Early Bird discount until June, 30th, 2022
Regular Deadline: August 31st, 2022
Final Deadline: September 30th till October 22nd, 2022 (10% late fee applies)
The program will close on the 22nd of October 2022.
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
