Form
Visual character, proportions, and composition.
Gaming, AR & VR
Built for interaction.
Designed around people.
The NY Product Design Awards recognizes gaming hardware and immersive devices that make interaction more intuitive, with thoughtful ergonomics and purposeful design behind the experience.
Who can enter
Product designers, gaming brands, technology companies, manufacturers, independent studios, and students worldwide.
What you can submit
Concepts, work in progress, and completed products created within the last five years.
How it works
Submit online. Present your design through images and supporting materials. No physical samples.
View Entry GuidelinesGaming, AR & VR Categories
Find your category.
Shape the experience.
Gaming Gear / Accessories
- GA27001Gaming Accessories & Connectivity
Accessories supporting gaming setup, connectivity, storage, and device integration.
- GA27002Gaming Headphones & Microphones
Audio equipment supporting game sound, team communication, and content creation.
- GA27003Gaming PC Components & Customization
Components and visual modifications enhancing gaming computer performance and appearance.
- GA27004Handheld Gaming Systems
Portable systems designed for gaming away from fixed home setups.
- GA27005Immersive & Haptic Gaming Hardware
Hardware creating tactile feedback and more physically immersive gameplay.
- GA27006Neural Control Interfaces
Interfaces translating neural signals into digital commands or game controls.
- GA27007VR & AR Cameras
Cameras capturing environments, movement, and content for immersive applications.
- GA27008VR & AR Headsets, Glasses & Accessories
Wearable devices and accessories enabling virtual or augmented experiences.
- GA27009VR Games & Immersive Experiences
Interactive games and experiences created for immersive virtual environments.
- GA27000New Category
Gaming Input Devices
- GI27001Adaptive & Alternative Input Devices
Accessible input devices supporting varied physical abilities and play styles.
- GI27002Gaming Consoles & Systems
Integrated hardware systems designed to run and manage video games.
- GI27003Gaming Controllers & Gamepads
Handheld devices providing directional, button, and analog game controls.
- GI27004Gaming Keyboards, Mice & Trackballs
Precision input devices designed for responsive computer gaming.
- GI27005Gaming PCs, Laptops & Displays
High-performance computing and display systems optimized for gaming.
- GI27006Haptic & VR Controllers
Controllers combining spatial input, motion tracking, and tactile feedback.
- GI27007Mobile & Tablet Gaming Devices
Portable touchscreen devices designed or optimized for mobile gaming.
- GI27008Motion, Dance & Rhythm Controllers
Controllers translating body movement, dance, or rhythm into gameplay.
- GI27009Racing & Flight Simulation Controls
Specialized controls recreating vehicle, racing, and aviation operation.
- GI27000New Category
Social Design
- GS27001Design for Environment
Gaming concepts addressing environmental protection or ecological challenges.
- GS27002Design for Public Awareness
Gaming experiences informing players and encouraging public awareness.
- GS27003Design for Society
Gaming concepts supporting inclusion, accessibility, and community participation.
- GS27004Design for Sustainability
Gaming products promoting responsible resources, production, and long-term use.
- GS27005Designs for Social Impact
Gaming experiences creating meaningful benefits for communities or underserved groups.
- GS27006Eco-Sustainable Design
Environmentally responsible gaming products reducing waste and resource consumption.
- GS27000New Category
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Good design brings play to life.
2027 · Entry information
Your next
starting point.
Professional first entryFrom $209 USD
Early Bird rate. A $30 annual administrative fee applies per entrant.
Early Bird
Dec 9, 2026Regular
Jan 20, 2027Final
Feb 17, 2027Final Extension
Mar 17, 2027Full results announcementMay 14, 2027
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Judging & criteria
Every detail.
Every decision.
Through blind judging, an international jury evaluates the submitted design across four criteria.
Creativity & Innovation
Originality and the thinking behind the solution.
Finishing & Functionality
Quality, usability, safety, and execution.
Impact
The effect on people and the environment.
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Designed for
the player.
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Bring your design
to a wider audience.
A dedicated
place for your design.
A winner profile brings your product, entrant details, and design story together in the NY Product Design Awards gallery.
An achievement
you can share.
Digital certificates, winner badges, and promotional materials help communicate your award.
More to the story
than an award.
Winner interview access offers a way to share the people, process, and decisions behind your work.
The purpose behind it
Explain the problem, intended users, and decisions that make the design work. Keep your written description to 350 words or less.
From overall form to close detail
Show the product from several angles, including controls, fit, and contact surfaces. Include views that demonstrate how a player holds, wears, or uses it.
Make the function clear
Use a short video, drawings, or a PDF to explain interaction, feedback, tracking, or features that still images cannot show.
Before you enter
A little
clarity.
Questions about entering gaming, AR, or VR hardware?
Talk to Our TeamWho can enter the Gaming, AR & VR Design Awards?
Product designers, gaming brands, technology companies, manufacturers, independent studios, emerging designers, and students worldwide may enter.
Can I enter a concept or an unfinished design?
Yes. Concepts, work in progress, and completed products are eligible. Explain the project’s development stage clearly. Work submitted must have been created within the last 5 years.
Do I need to ship a product or physical prototype?
No. Entries are submitted and judged online using your images, description, and supporting materials. Physical samples are not required.
Can I enter the same design in more than one subcategory?
Yes. Select each relevant subcategory when submitting. Additional-category pricing applies when submitted with your first entry; later submissions are charged at the first-entry rate.
What should I include in a gaming, AR, or VR entry?
Present the overall design, important details, and how the product works. Use clear images and a concise description of the purpose, design decisions, and intended users. Include supporting drawings, a PDF, or a video link where helpful.
How are entries evaluated?
An international jury evaluates entries through blind judging using Form, Creativity & Innovation, Finishing & Functionality, and Impact. See the Awards page for the judging process and award levels.
NY Gaming, AR & VR Design Awards