Since 1991, the Designplus Award launched by ISH has recognized products and solutions from ISH exhibitors that combine sophisticated design with innovation, functionality and sustainability. An independent expert jury decides on the winners. The award is presented in cooperation with Stylepark, the magazine for architecture and design.
Our FAQ answers questions about the entry process and more
New in 2027: Guided Tours – trade visitors and press at your stand
Instead of a separate special exhibition, Guided Tours will take trade visitors and members of the press directly to the stands of the winners during ISH. As a winner, you can present your products and solutions to relevant target groups and engage with them in person.
The exact dates and organizational details are currently being planned. Further information will follow in winter 2026.
Why entering is worthwhile
Participation in an internationally established industry award with a history dating back to 1991 The Designplus Award has been part of ISH since 1991 and is regarded as a benchmark within the industry. For more than three decades, it has given visibility to products that convincingly combine design quality and technological progress. Designplus therefore stands for continuity, professional relevance and recognition within the industry.
Independent evaluation Entries are assessed by an independent expert jury made up of specialists from the industry, design and architecture.
Recognition within the industry Winning a Designplus Award confirms the quality of your product development and strengthens the perception of your company as an innovative force. At the same time, it gives you the opportunity to position award-winning solutions visibly with professional audiences, the media and business partners.
Additional visibility Award-winning products and solutions will be presented through various ISH channels. These include:
an online gallery of winners
communication via the ISH social media channels
inclusion in press communications
special marking in the exhibitor and product search
the award presentation on the first day of ISH
Guided Tours to the winners for trade visitors and members of the press during ISH
Recognition for your team An award recognizes not only the product, but also the people behind it. It highlights how design, development, engineering and sustainability come together to create a compelling solution.
“The Designplus Award for BetteUltra Space significantly increased our visibility at ISH, in the media and on social platforms. At the same time, the award is a valuable recognition for our colleagues, confirming that a consistent focus on design, functionality and sustainability pays off.”
“We were delighted to win the Designplus Award 2025. Recognition by a renowned, independent expert jury is a valuable acknowledgement of the high quality standards we set for our solutions. At the same time, the award provides special visibility for the winning products.”
"Two Designplus Awards for different achievements, but with the same message: sustainability and innovation belong together. The recognition of cleanFlow and our sustainable trade fair concept confirms that responsible action and future-oriented development must go hand in hand. For us, this is the foundation of sustainable progress."
Water & Efficiency +
Innovative solutions for more efficient water use and reduced consumption.
HVAC & Sustainability +
Sustainable technologies in heating and air-conditioning that focus on environmental responsibility.
Smart & Control +
Intelligent systems for controlling individual devices through to entire technical building services systems.
Design & Innovation +
Combinations of advanced design and innovative technology.
Young Innovators +
Exclusively for startups and young innovators
Sustainable Exhibition Stand +
Exhibitors whose trade fair stand stands out through sustainable design and the use of environmentally friendly materials.
The evaluation criteria:
The Designplus Award recognizes solutions that combine several qualities:
ISH exhibitors can submit their products and solutions via a dedicated registration page from 19 October 2026. This page will be available here from 19 October.
The winning companies will be informed personally shortly after the jury meeting. The public announcement will then be made from mid-February via the ISH website, social media channels and an official press release.
