L A M P the Competition
There are presently no open calls for submissions.
Welcome to the L A M P 2026 International Lighting Design Competition!
Before you begin, click here to DOWNLOAD THE GUIDELINES and submit to the appropriate category. Please print the PDF for reference and make sure you have read and understand all terms and conditions. By submitting your entry to L A M P, you agree to all terms and conditions.
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:
Call for Entries opens: July 1st, 2026
Early Bird: August 15
Regular deadline: October 1st
Late deadline: Oct 15
Judging: Nov 5–25
Winners announced: Dec 10–15
Where lighting design comes to shine.
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.