Corporate member Biesse invites students to enter design award

Corporate member Biesse is inviting students and emerging designers to enter the Biesse International Design Award 2026 and develop innovative concepts for objects and furnishings capable of transforming residential and commercial spaces through a multi-material approach.

Projects are expected to explore the dialogue between design, technology and materials, combining at least two materials among those processed with Biesse technologies – wood, glass, stone, plastic and composite materials, or metal – highlighting the potential of advanced manufacturing processes.

The competition offers a total prize fund of €18,000, distributed as follows:

• 1st Prize: €10,000
• 2nd Prize: €5,000
• 3rd Prize: €3,000

To make participation more accessible, the application process has been updated and now takes place in two phases:​

• Phase 1 – Registration​
  Register online and receive your unique Participant ID.​
• Phase 2 – Project Submission​
  Develop your concept and submit your final project by November 2, 2026.

Projects must be submitted through the dedicated online platform by 23:59 (CET) on November 2, 2026.

Submissions will be evaluated anonymously by a jury composed of representatives from Biesse, POLI.design and experts from the design field.

The results of the competition will be announced by end of February, 2027.

Competition rules update on 28 July 2026.