• Open to designers, studios, architects, brands, manufacturers, and students worldwide.

• Individual and team entries are both accepted.

• Projects must have been completed, launched, or conceptualized within the past five (5) years.

• Entries may include realized projects, prototypes, or conceptual designs.

• Students and emerging talents (under 30) are encouraged to apply under the “Student & Emerging Talent” category.

Participants must select one of the main categories at submission:

• Lighting Project Design – completed lighting applications in real-world environments.

• Lighting Product Design – innovative lighting fixtures and systems.

• AI-Assisted Lighting Design – projects developed with the aid of Artificial Intelligence.

• Student & Emerging Talent – academic or conceptual works by young designers.

Each category includes sub-categories as listed on the official website.

• Each entry must include:
  • 3–6 high-resolution images (JPEG/PNG, 150–300 DPI, 2000px minimum width, max. 5MB each)
  • Project description (500–1000 characters)
  • Optional video (MP4, up to 20MB) or PDF (up to 10MB)

• All materials must be in English.

• Projects must remain anonymous during jury review. No logos, names, or watermarks are allowed on images.

• Each project must be submitted separately. Multiple entries are welcome.

• Any project that incorporates AI tools (e.g., for concept generation, rendering, or visualization) must be submitted under the AI-Assisted Lighting Design category.

• Participants must provide a short statement explaining how AI tools were used and how human creative input shaped the final result.

• Purely AI-generated projects without meaningful human authorship are not eligible.

• The award reserves the right to reclassify or disqualify any entry that fails to disclose AI involvement.

All entries are judged by the Grand Jury according to six key dimensions:

1. Innovation & Creativity – originality, materials, and design approach

2. Aesthetic Impact – emotional quality, design language, and visual harmony

3. Functionality & Usability – performance, ergonomics, and user experience

4. Sustainability & Responsibility – environmental and ethical considerations

5. Technical Excellence – construction, materials, and production quality

6. Contextual Fit – relevance to environment, culture, or audience

• All jury evaluations are conducted anonymously.

• Personal names, logos, or company identifiers are prohibited within images or project descriptions.

• Violating anonymity rules may result in disqualification.

• Entrants must be the original creators or authorized representatives of the submitted work.

• Entries must be free from any third-party claims or copyright disputes.

• Collaborative or client-based projects must include proper credits and permissions.

• AI-assisted projects must be transparently credited with human authorship clearly stated.

• The award organizers are not responsible for copyright infringements by entrants.

• Participants retain full ownership and copyright of their submitted works.

• By entering, participants grant D’Light Lighting Design Award a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use submitted materials for:
  • Online and print publications
  • Exhibitions and promotional activities
  • Media, press, and award communications

• All published work will always include the participant’s name and project title.

Entries may be disqualified if:

• Submission rules are violated (wrong file types, missing information, or visible branding)

• False information or plagiarism is detected

• AI usage is undeclared or misrepresented

• Entry fee payment fails or is refunded

• Copyright ownership cannot be verified

All disqualifications are final, and entry fees are non-refundable.

• Entry fees are non-refundable, regardless of the jury outcome or disqualification.

• Early bird, regular, and late fees apply based on the timeline announced.

• Optional Jury Feedback Reports are available for an additional €40.

• Schools participating through the Campus Ambassador Program may receive free student entries.

• The Grand Jury consists of independent experts from the fields of design, architecture, lighting, and media.

• All decisions of the jury are final and non-negotiable.

• Jury members are required to declare any potential conflicts of interest prior to evaluation.

Winners receive:

• Digital Certificate and Official Trophy

• Publication in the Digital Winners Book

• One-year complimentary membership to the Universal Lighting Platform (ULP)

• Media coverage via Designooor and partner platforms

• Optional interview and podcast feature

By submitting an entry, the participant confirms:

• Full acceptance of all rules and terms

• Ownership or full authorization to submit the work

• Disclosure of all collaborators and AI involvement

• Acknowledgment that all jury and organizer decisions are final

For questions or assistance:
✉️ info@dlightaward.com
🌐 www.dlightaward.com