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Porada International Design Award 2026

The 2026 edition of the competition organized by POLI.design and Porada focuses on tables. Take part in the contest sponsored by ADI – Associazione per il Disegno Industriale and submit your project by January 31st, 2027.

Deadline
31 January 2027
Total prizes
10.000 €

Porada International Design Award 2026

PORADA ARREDI srl and POLI.design present the new edition of the international competition dedicated to the world of furniture design. The goal: to identify new concepts exploring various types of  TABLES. The design must reflect the values and identity of the Porada brand. The key requirement: the use of solid wood as the dominant, though not necessarily exclusive, material. Creativity is encouraged, especially with marble, ceramics, crystal, and other materials—preferably selected from those used in the brand’s collection.

 

Project submission and evaluation criteria

Submissions (in digital format) must be uploaded no later than midnight on January 31st, 2027. Projects are evaluated based on originality, innovation, and the  level of research relating to traditional solid wood craftsmanship,  material experimentation, and surface finishes. A key factor is the project’s ability to define and anticipate new use scenarios and innovative concepts for wooden furniture and contemporary home accessories. Special attention goes to typological, technological, and morphological aspects of the table, and how well the proposed solution aligns with the values and identity of the Porada brand.

Jury and prizes

The jury is made up of two representatives from Porada, one from POLI.design, one from  ADI – Associazione per il Disegno Industriale, and five professionals from the design and publishing sectors.

The total prize fund of €10,000.00 will be awarded as follows:

PROFESSIONALS category:
1st prize €2,500.00
2nd prize €1,500.00
3rd prize €1,000.00

STUDENTS category:
1st prize €2,500.00
2nd prize €1,500.00
3rd prize €1,000.00

Additionally, the “Giacomo Allievi Special Mention” will be awarded, valued at €1,000.00. This may be assigned to either a student or a professional. A dedicated jury will select the project that best balances traditional wood craftsmanship with modern design in both structural and creative development.

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