Design Skill
App & UX Design Awards
Design Skill Awards
The Design Skill Awards recognise design across architecture, interiors, products, fashion, digital and communication disciplines. Apps have their own discipline with 12 nominations, and UX/UI design has a dedicated nomination in the Website discipline. Registration for the next DSA season opens soon; dates and fees appear here as soon as they are published.
App and UX nominations
The App discipline of the Design Skill Awards includes 12 nominations by platform and purpose, and the Website discipline includes Best UX/UI Design. Choose the nomination that best describes the product.
| Nominations | |
|---|---|
| Best Mobile App Design | Best Web App Design |
| Best Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality App Design | Best Gaming App Design |
| Best Health & Wellness App Design | Best Education & Learning App Design |
| Best Lifestyle App Design | Best Travel & Local App Design |
| Best Entertainment App Design | Best Social Media App Design |
| Best Finance & Business App Design | Custom & Unique App Design |
Websites have their own nominations; see our web design awards page.
Preparing a strong entry
- Show key screens and the user flow, not only a hero screen.
- Explain the problem, the users and the decisions behind the interface.
- Include results or feedback where you can support them.
- Credit the design and development team.
DSA fees and deadlines
Registration for the next season opens soon.
- Project submission deadline: 13 September 2026
- Winners announced: 9 October 2026
Students receive a 50% discount on everything except trophies.
How projects are judged
Entries are evaluated by the Design Skill Awards jury of designers, architects and educators. Meet the jurors on the Grand Jury Members page.
Recent DSA winners
| Project | Studio / designer | Country | Award | Nomination | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DishOut | Naked Dev | United States | Platinum, DSA 2024 | Best Finance & Business App Design | Completed / Built |
| Reach | Mariko Saji | United States | Platinum, DSA 2024 | Best Mobile App Design | Completed / Built |
| Ballplayer | Naked Dev | United States | Gold, DSA 2024 | Best Mobile App Design | Completed / Built |
Browse more projects on the Design Skill Awards winners page.
What winners receive
Each Design Skill Awards winner and runner-up receives an electronic certificate of achievement, a set of award logos and promotional banners, and a landing page on the website with full information about the project. Winning projects are publicised on the award’s social media, media partners publish selected winners, and a special engraved trophy can be ordered.
App & UX Design Awards FAQ
Which nomination fits a mobile app?
Best Mobile App Design, or a purpose-specific nomination such as Best Health & Wellness App Design or Best Finance & Business App Design.
Where do I enter UX/UI work for a website?
Best UX/UI Design in the Website discipline.
How much does it cost to enter?
Registration for the next DSA season opens soon; the fee schedule on this page updates automatically when it is published. Students receive a 50% discount on everything except trophies.
When is the submission deadline?
Project materials are submitted after registration. Dates for the next season appear here once they are published.
Who judges the entries?
The Design Skill Awards jury of designers, architects and educators. See the Grand Jury Members page.
Where do I register?
On the Design Skill Awards registration page.
Enter your app
Registration for the next DSA season opens soon; dates and fees appear here as soon as they are published.