The Best Industrial Designs 2026 Contest

The purpose of the contest is to raise awareness of the design protection system and to promote this category of industrial property as a valuable and strategic asset capable of driving innovation, competitiveness, and job creation.

Call for applications

ASIPI invites individuals and organizations from the participating countries of the Americas that have active members in ASIPI—Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, the United States, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, the Dominican Republic, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

Through this contest, we aim to raise awareness about the industrial design protection system and promote this tool as a valuable intellectual property right that contributes to innovation, the economy, and employment.

Participation is free of charge; there are no costs associated with the contest except for those related to attending the ASIPIDISEÑOS 2026 awards ceremony, which will take place in Santiago, Chile, as part of the 25th ASIPI Working Sessions and Board of Directors Meeting, to be held from November 29 to December 2, 2026.

For more details about the contest, the entry categories, and how to apply, please review the terms and conditions in the rules.

Timeline

May 27, 2026

Launch and start of the application period

October 01, 2026

Application deadline

October 30, 2026

Selection of 7 semifinalist designs

Week of November 9, 2026

Training by Student Group

November 20, 2026

Announcement of Finalists

Winners 2025 Edition

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1st place

Maria Alice Torres (Brazil). Project: “Bandeja de comida accesible para personas con discapacidad visual”

2nd place

Joaquín Ezequiel Ordoñez (Argentina). Project: "Genkan - Rack para guardado de calzado y objetos de uso cotidiano”

3rd place

Raquel Berti Martínez (México).  Project: "Asiento (Silla Mantarraya)”