Design Inclusion
This category celebrates work that makes design accessible, representative, and human. It honours teams that prioritise inclusion and accessibility throughout the process, demonstrating that great design works for everyone regardless of ability, identity, or context.
Who should enter
- Design teams embedding accessibility standards in their products.
- Organisations creating inclusive design systems or processes.
- Researchers or advocates advancing inclusive practices.
- Collaborations involving diverse communities or co-design approaches.
Selection criteria
Judges will assess how inclusion and accessibility were built into the process, not added later. Entries should demonstrate leadership in equitable design practices with measurable user impact.
- Demonstrated commitment to accessibility and inclusive methods.
- Evidence of diverse perspectives shaping outcomes.
- Measurable improvements in usability, participation, or access.
Entry tips
Highlight process and participation. Show who was included, how barriers were addressed, and what changed as a result. Demonstrate how your work raised the standard for inclusion.
- Include examples of inclusive testing, co-design, or lived experience input.
- Explain how insights shaped design decisions.
- Provide evidence of improved accessibility or audience reach.
- Accessibility documentation or audits.
- Inclusive research reports or case studies.
- Examples of inclusive artefacts or adapted design solutions
Enter now
Applications open December 1, 2026
Category
Design
Submission deadline
Entry fee
$250.00
Applications
Applications open December 1, 2026
