ESTABLISHED IN 1989, THESE ARE THE LONGEST RUNNING AND MOST ROBUST EFFECTIVENESS AWARDS FOR DESIGN OUT THERE 

If you want to convincingly demonstrate and prove the effectiveness and impact of the design work you and your team produce, the unique accreditation of winning a DBA Design Effectiveness Award gives you the ability to do this.

FOR DESIGN WORK THAT WORKS.

The winners of the 2026 DBA Design Effectiveness Awards were announced at The Design Effect in London on Tuesday 10 March 2026.

 

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2026 Grand Prix

Reimagining the way solar energy is positioned and delivered in South Africa, GoSolr and Xfacta won the 2026 Grand Prix.

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The Design Effect

The Gold, Silver and Bronze winners were announced at The Design Effect at the National Gallery. Find out more and explore images from the event.

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A symbolic new trophy

A new trophy was unveiled at The Design Effect and presented to the 2026 DBA Design Effectiveness Award winners.

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About the awards

Providing unrivalled evidence of the integral role design plays in transforming businesses, improving societies and enhancing people’s lives, the DBA Design Effectiveness Awards has been celebrating and championing effective design since 1989.

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