Agencies League: Europe’s Most Awarded Design Studios

The European Design Agencies League ranks participating studios based on their performance across the past five editions of the European Design Awards (2022–2026). The ranking system rewards not only award-winning work, but also the consistency and competitiveness of that success over time.

Points per Distinction

Each award earns points based on the number of submissions in the category it was awarded in:

• Gold → 3 × number of submissions
• Silver → 2 × number of submissions
• Bronze → 1 × number of submissions
• Finalist → 0.25 × number of submissions (starting from the 2026 edition only)

This means distinctions in more competitive categories are worth more, reflecting the level of achievement required to stand out.

Note: Finalist points are awarded from the 2026 edition onwards and are not applied retrospectively to results from 2022–2025.

Consistency Bonus

To reward long-term excellence, studios receive a bonus based on the number of different years in which they have received distinctions (Gold, Silver, or Bronze):

Years with Distinctions	Consistency Bonus
2 years	+10%
3 years	+20%
4 years	+30%
5 years	+40%

This bonus is applied to the studio's total score, ensuring that sustained, year-on-year performance is recognised — not just isolated success.

The Official Agencies League Ranking is updated every September, reflecting the most recent five editions of the European Design Awards. Previous editions remain accessible as historical snapshots via the “Ranking Edition” dropdown.