About This Call
Sparking innovation in illumination since 2013, L A M P is a small, independent organization dedicated to championing emerging talent and connecting designers to new markets in lighting design. Every submission fee and sponsorship goes directly into running the competition, prize monies and marketing our Finalists. For a fraction of the cost of a trade-show booth, L A M P puts your work in front of audiences, press, and industry players who matter.
Being named a finalist is more than a credential; it's a launchpad. As a finalist, you'll receive:
- Prestige and prize money, public recognition as a L A M P finalist, plus cash awards for standout designs.
- A dedicated feature on the L A M P website for a full year following the finalist announcement, and inclusion on our website for perpetuity.
- Promotion of your design across our newsletters and social media channels.
- The opportunity to be spotlighted by any of our Media Partners across their various media channels.
L A M P partners with leading voices in modern design and media, outlets at the forefront of architecture, interiors, furniture, art, and technology. Together, our Media Partners reach a combined audience of well over a million readers and millions more across social media, giving finalists exposure to a global, fast-growing community of design enthusiasts, buyers, and industry leaders.
Competition Structure
The competition is open to TWO MAIN CATEGORIES: PROFESSIONAL & STUDENT (our previous category Manufactured has been folded into Professional). There are FOUR SUBCATEGORIES: FLOOR, TABLE, PENDANT & SCONCE. Then EIGHT separate designations exist for each Sub-Category for further recognition: PORTABLE/RECHARGEABLE, OUTDOOR, ACOUSTIC, SMART/APP CONNECTED, SOLAR, SUSTAINABLE, HANDMADE/CRAFT or SCULPTURAL.
Important Dates
- Call for Entries opens: July 1, 2026
- Early Bird deadline: August 15, 2026
- Regular deadline: October 1, 2026
- Late deadline: October 15, 2026
- Extended deadline: October 31, 2026
- Judging: November 5–25, 2026
- Winners announced: December 10–15, 2026
All submissions must be received via the online entry system by 11:59PM PST on the applicable deadline date. No submissions will be accepted after the Extended deadline.
Entry Fees (Student)
- Early Bird (July 1 – August 15): $60
- Regular (August 16 – October 1): $85
- Late (October 2 – October 15): $110
- Extended (October 16 – October 31): $120
- Additional entries: $40 (all phases)
- Jury Feedback Pack (optional add-on): $25
Payments are accepted online by credit card only through the Submittable platform.
2026 Judging Panel
- Omer Arbel — co-founder and creative director of Bocci, and founder of Omer Arbel Office (OAO)
- Lukas Peet — Design Academy Eindhoven alumnus, winner of Canada's Emerging Designer Award, at A-N-D
- Valentina Ciuffi — curator, creative consultant and writer, co-founder of Alcova, founder of Studio Vedèt
- Joseph Grima — architect, writer and curator, Creative Director of Design Academy Eindhoven, cofounder of Space Caviar and Alcova
- Chiara Ripalti — Product Developer at IKEA of Sweden, lighting product development