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Outdoor & Sports Equipment
The NY Product Design Awards recognizes outdoor and sports equipment that makes time outside more rewarding. From sporting goods to garden products, celebrate thoughtful design shaped by the way people move and live.
Product designers, sports and outdoor brands, manufacturers, studios, independent creators, and students worldwide.
Concepts, work in progress, and completed products created within the last five years.
Submit online. Present your design through images and supporting materials. No physical samples.
View Entry GuidelinesOutdoor & Sports Equipment Categories
Carrying systems for transporting belongings, equipment, or cargo by bicycle.
Devices inflating bicycle tires for correct pressure and reliable performance.
Parts supporting bicycle structure, braking, steering, gearing, and power transfer.
Digital devices tracking cycling speed, distance, navigation, and performance.
Lighting improving cyclist visibility, navigation, and safety in low light.
Security devices protecting bicycles and components against theft.
Bicycles designed for children’s proportions, confidence, and riding development.
Practical bicycles designed for urban commuting and everyday transportation.
Versatile bicycles designed for longer journeys and varied terrain.
Performance clothing supporting cycling comfort, visibility, and movement.
Electric bicycles and kits providing motor-assisted riding and conversion.
Protective equipment reducing head and body injuries during cycling.
Durable bicycles designed for trails, rough terrain, and off-road riding.
Lightweight bicycles optimized for speed, efficiency, and competitive riding.
Connected fitness systems providing intelligent guidance, tracking, and personalized training.
Equipment developing cardiovascular fitness, stamina, and sustained physical performance.
Equipment improving stability, coordination, abdominal strength, and quick movement.
Products supporting workout clothing, organization, portability, and equipment storage.
Inflatable equipment supporting balance, mobility, rehabilitation, and strength exercises.
Versatile equipment supporting varied workouts, conditioning, and physical activity.
Equipment supporting bodyweight training, gymnastics, movement, and controlled strength.
Integrated exercise stations and benches supporting home-based strength training.
Equipment supporting flexibility, posture, controlled movement, and mind-body exercise.
Equipment developing muscular strength through weights, bands, or resistance.
Space-efficient outdoor furniture designed for balconies and compact areas.
Glazed structures extending living and growing spaces into garden environments.
Weather-resistant furniture supporting dining, relaxation, and outdoor living.
Comfort-focused outdoor seating designed for resting and socializing.
Furniture and furnishings creating functional outdoor patio environments.
Equipment supporting grilling, smoking, roasting, and outdoor food preparation.
Structures defining boundaries, providing privacy, storage, or garden shelter.
Outdoor products providing warmth, controlled flames, and social ambience.
Products introducing controlled water flow for function or decoration.
Decorative and practical accessories enhancing garden use and appearance.
Equipment supporting planting, landscaping, cleaning, and garden maintenance.
Containers supporting plant growth across gardens, balconies, and interiors.
Products supporting swimming, water recreation, pool care, and safety.
Connected devices automating garden care, monitoring, watering, or maintenance.
Structures and products providing shade and protection from sunlight.
Portable equipment supporting outdoor cooking, eating, serving, and food storage.
Portable furniture and bedding supporting rest, seating, and sleep outdoors.
Portable systems providing illumination, charging, and off-grid electrical power.
Practical products supporting outdoor safety, preparation, maintenance, and pest protection.
Clothing and footwear protecting users across changing outdoor conditions.
General equipment supporting camping, hiking, exploration, and outdoor activities.
Equipment supporting fishing, wildlife viewing, navigation, and outdoor recreation.
Connected equipment improving campsite monitoring, comfort, safety, or convenience.
Portable structures providing shelter, privacy, and protection from weather.
Outdoor products supporting older adults’ safety, comfort, and participation.
Outdoor concepts addressing environmental protection or ecological challenges.
Outdoor projects informing communities and encouraging public awareness.
Outdoor concepts supporting accessibility, inclusion, and community participation.
Outdoor products promoting responsible materials, production, and long-term use.
Outdoor concepts creating meaningful benefits for communities or underserved groups.
Environmentally responsible products reducing waste and resource consumption.
Racquets, shuttlecocks, nets, and equipment supporting badminton play.
Bats, balls, gloves, wickets, and equipment for field-based batting sports.
Balls, hoops, training aids, and equipment supporting basketball.
Equipment defining, maintaining, and operating courts and playing fields.
Equipment supporting dance, cheerleading, tumbling, and gymnastics performance.
Equipment supporting horse riding, training, competition, and rider safety.
Balls, goals, pads, and equipment for football, rugby, and soccer.
Versatile products supporting recreation, training, competition, and sporting activities.
Clubs, balls, bags, training aids, and equipment supporting golf.
Sticks, goals, balls, pucks, and protective equipment for hockey and lacrosse.
Wearable equipment reducing injury risks during training and competition.
Racquets, balls, nets, and accessories for racquet-based sports.
Footwear supporting grip, movement, stability, and athletic performance.
Performance clothing and uniforms supporting athletes and sports teams.
Equipment developing speed, coordination, reaction, precision, and athletic skills.
Equipment supporting running, jumping, throwing, and track competition.
Balls, nets, supports, and training equipment for volleyball.
Balls, goals, caps, and protective equipment for water polo.
Equipment supporting swimming, diving, surfing, paddling, and aquatic recreation.
Equipment supporting skiing, snowboarding, skating, and cold-weather sports.
Protective and training equipment for wrestling, boxing, and martial arts.
Equipment supporting coaching, officiating, scoring, and field management.
Pumps, needles, gauges, and accessories for inflating sports equipment.
Wearable products improving visibility, protection, and safety during activity.
Recognition products celebrating sporting participation, achievement, and competition.
Bags organizing and transporting sports clothing, footwear, and equipment.
Electronic devices tracking performance, timing, activity, and training data.
Eyewear and wearable accessories supporting comfort, protection, and performance.
Products improving athletic footwear grip, fit, stability, or adaptability.
Bottles and carrying systems supporting hydration during physical activity.
Products supporting injury prevention, protection, treatment, and recovery.
Systems transporting, organizing, protecting, storing, or displaying sports equipment.
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2027 · Entry information
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
Through blind judging, an international jury evaluates the submitted design across four criteria.
Visual character, proportions, and composition.
Originality and the thinking behind the solution.
Quality, usability, safety, and execution.
The effect on people and the environment.
Award-winning outdoor & sports products
Why enter
A winner profile brings your product, entrant details, and design story together in the NY Product Design Awards gallery.
Digital certificates, winner badges, and promotional materials help communicate your award.
Winner interview access offers a way to share the people, process, and decisions behind your work.
Explain the problem, intended users, and decisions that make the design work. Keep your written description to 350 words or less.
Show the product in context as well as close up. Include views of its fit, controls, materials, and the details that support movement, comfort, or outdoor use.
Use drawings, a PDF, or a video link to explain assembly, adjustments, portability, or performance features that still images cannot show.
Before you enter
Questions about entering your outdoor or sports product?
Talk to Our TeamProduct designers, sports and outdoor brands, manufacturers, studios, independent creators, and students worldwide may enter.
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.
No. Entries are submitted and judged online using your images, description, and supporting materials. Physical samples are not required.
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.
Show the overall product, key construction details, and how it is used. Explain the intended activity, users, and design decisions. Include views of adjustments, portability, or fit where relevant, with supporting drawings or a video link if helpful. Keep the written description to 350 words or less.
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 Outdoor & Sports Equipment Design Awards