Form
Visual character, proportions, and composition.
NY Product Design Awards
Medical / Scientific Equipment
Precision with purpose.
Designed around people.
Medical / Scientific Equipment
Considered design.
Meaningful progress.
The NY Product Design Awards recognizes medical and scientific equipment shaped by careful thinking. From diagnostic devices to everyday healthcare products, celebrate design that makes complex tasks more approachable.
Who can enter
Product designers, medical technology companies, manufacturers, research teams, design 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 GuidelinesMedical / Scientific Equipment Categories
Designed for care.
Built for discovery.
Medical Devices & Technology
- MD27001AI-Assisted Surgical Systems
Surgical systems using AI to support planning, precision, and decisions.
- MD27002Dental Equipment
Equipment supporting dental examination, treatment, hygiene, and laboratory work.
- MD27003Diagnostic Equipment
Devices identifying, assessing, or confirming medical conditions and health indicators.
- MD27004Emergency Equipment
Equipment supporting urgent treatment, rescue, stabilization, and emergency response.
- MD27005General Practice & Telemedicine Equipment
Equipment supporting routine consultations, examinations, and remote healthcare delivery.
- MD27006Hospital & Medical Equipment
General equipment supporting patient care across hospitals and medical facilities.
- MD27007Laboratory Furniture & Technology
Specialized furniture and technology supporting laboratory testing and research.
- MD27008Life-Support Equipment
Critical devices maintaining essential breathing, circulation, or other bodily functions.
- MD27009Medical Devices
Products used for medical diagnosis, treatment, prevention, or patient support.
- MD27010Medical Furniture
Specialized furniture supporting examination, treatment, recovery, and clinical workflows.
- MD27011Medical Imaging
Technologies creating internal images for diagnosis, planning, and treatment.
- MD27012Medical Instruments & Measuring Devices
Precision tools and devices supporting examination, procedures, and clinical measurement.
- MD27013Medical Sanitary Fittings
Hygienic fixtures supporting sanitation, washing, and infection control in healthcare settings.
- MD27014Monitoring Equipment
Devices continuously or periodically tracking patient health and vital indicators.
- MD27015Operating Equipment & Technology
Equipment and technology supporting surgical procedures and operating-room workflows.
- MD27000New Category
Healthcare
- HC27001Care Aids
Products supporting caregiving, comfort, safety, and personal health management.
- HC27002Communication Aids
Devices helping users communicate when speech, language, or movement is limited.
- HC27003Daily Living Aids
Products supporting independent completion of routine personal and household activities.
- HC27004Electronic Aids
Powered aids improving accessibility, independence, communication, or daily functioning.
- HC27005Health Screening & Telehealth SystemsNEW
Systems supporting health assessments, remote consultations, and connected care.
- HC27006Healthcare Furnishings
Furniture and interior products supporting care, comfort, and healthcare environments.
- HC27007Hearing Aids
Wearable devices improving hearing, sound clarity, and everyday communication.
- HC27008Measuring Devices
Devices measuring health, body, environmental, or treatment-related indicators.
- HC27009Medication & Drug Delivery DevicesNEW
Devices dispensing, administering, or delivering medication through controlled methods.
- HC27010Mobility Aids
Products supporting balance, walking, transfers, and independent movement.
- HC27011Orthopaedic Aids & Orthoses
Supportive devices aligning, stabilizing, or protecting bones, joints, and limbs.
- HC27012Personal Therapy DevicesNEW
Devices providing targeted treatment, recovery, or symptom relief at home.
- HC27013Prostheses
Artificial replacements restoring the appearance or function of missing body parts.
- HC27014Rehabilitation
Products and systems supporting recovery, movement, strength, and functional independence.
- HC27015Sleep & Respiratory Care
Products supporting breathing, respiratory treatment, and healthier sleep.
- HC27016Veterinary Care
Products supporting animal diagnosis, treatment, recovery, and ongoing health.
- HC27000New Category
Social Design
- SE27001Design for Elders
Medical products supporting older adults’ dignity, safety, and independence.
- SE27002Design for Environment
Healthcare concepts addressing environmental protection or ecological challenges.
- SE27003Design for Public Awareness
Medical projects informing communities and encouraging public health awareness.
- SE27004Design for Society
Healthcare concepts supporting accessibility, inclusion, and community wellbeing.
- SE27005Design for Sustainability
Medical products promoting responsible materials, production, and long-term use.
- SE27006Designs for Social Impact
Healthcare concepts creating meaningful benefits for underserved communities.
- SE27007Eco-Sustainable Design
Environmentally responsible medical products reducing waste and resource consumption.
- SE27000New Category
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Thoughtful design puts people first.
2027 · Entry information
Your next
starting point.
Professional first entryFrom $219 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.
Award-winning medical & healthcare design
Purpose in
every detail.
Why enter
Give considered
design its moment.
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 clearly, including scale, controls, materials, and points of contact. Include views that explain how patients, clinicians, or researchers interact with it.
Make the function clear
Use drawings, a PDF, or a video link to explain workflows, mechanisms, or usability decisions. Clearly identify the development stage and distinguish intended functions from demonstrated results.
Before you enter
A little
clarity.
Questions about entering medical or scientific equipment?
Talk to Our TeamWho can enter the Medical / Scientific Equipment Design Awards?
Product designers, medical technology companies, manufacturers, research teams, studios, independent creators, 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 medical or scientific equipment entry?
Explain the intended users and purpose, then show how the design works. Include clear images of controls, contact surfaces, and the overall form. Identify the development stage and support any performance claims with appropriate evidence. Keep the written description to 350 words or less.
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 Medical / Scientific Equipment Design Awards