To promote the application and development of Ergonomics and Human Factors Design in fields such as product innovation, smart living, transportation systems, healthcare, and digital experience, the 2026 International Ergolympic Ergonomics and Human Factors Design Competition is now officially calling for outstanding entries from around the world.

The competition is organized by the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Malaysia and Universiti RIS, with Malaysia Design Council and Universiti Putra Malaysia as collaborating organizations.

Under the theme “Designing a Human-Centered Future: Ergonomic Design for Products, Transportation, Workplaces, and Everyday Life”, this year’s competition encourages designers, researchers, students, enterprises, and innovation teams to apply scientific ergonomics and human factors methods to create safer, more efficient, more comfortable, more inclusive, and more sustainable lifestyles for the future.

I. Entry Categories

Submitted works may cover, but are not limited to, the following areas:

Product Design and Consumer Innovation
Smart product design
Furniture and home products
Lifestyle innovation products

Workspace and Interior Ergonomics
Office space design
Human-computer interaction systems
Work environment optimization design

Mobility, Transportation, and Public Space Design
Smart transportation systems
Public facility design
Urban accessibility design

Industrial, Manufacturing, and Logistics Ergonomics
Industrial equipment optimization
Smart manufacturing systems
Logistics and warehousing design

Digital Ergonomics and User Experience (UX)
User interface design
Service design
Artificial intelligence interaction design

Healthcare and Rehabilitation Assistive Design
Medical devices
Rehabilitation assistive products
Health management systems

Education and Learning Environment Design
Learning space design
Educational technology products
Youth development design

Inclusive and Sustainable Community Design
Age-friendly design
Design for special groups
Community and social innovation projects

II. Competition Groups

K1 Track | Secondary School / High School Group
Open to secondary school and high school students worldwide.
Prize range: RM300 – RM1,000

K2 Track | Foundation / TVET / Diploma / University Group
Open to students from higher education institutions, vocational education institutions, and young innovators.
Prize range: RM500 – RM3,000

K3 Track | Professionals / Enterprises / Startups Group
Open to professional designers, researchers, enterprises, and startup teams.
Prize range: RM1,000 – RM5,000

III. Awards

Gold Award, Silver Award, and Bronze Award in each group
Excellent Award
Jury Special Award
Best Innovation Award
Best Ergonomics Design Award
Best Social Impact Award
Excellent Mentor Award
Excellent Organization Award

The total prize pool is up to RM20,000!

Winning works will also receive opportunities for international exhibition, academic exchange, and industrial collaboration.

IV. Important Dates

Submission Deadline
📅 June 30, 2026

Final Round and Award Ceremony
📅 September 21, 2026

Venue
📍 World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL)

V. Registration Fees

K1 Secondary School / High School
Early Bird Fee (Malaysia): RM80
Regular Fee (Malaysia): RM120
Early Bird Fee (International): USD30
Regular Fee (International): USD50

K2 Foundation / TVET / Diploma / University
Early Bird Fee (Malaysia): RM200
Regular Fee (Malaysia): RM300
Early Bird Fee (International): USD70
Regular Fee (International): USD100

K3 Professionals / Enterprises / Startups
Early Bird Fee (Malaysia): RM250
Regular Fee (Malaysia): RM450
Early Bird Fee (International): USD150
Regular Fee (International): USD200

The registration fee includes:
Expert review
E-certificate
Eligibility to attend the briefing session
Opportunity for shortlisted works to be exhibited

Special Offers
Participating teams from co-organizing countries enjoy a 10% discount.
Institutions registering three or more teams at one time may enjoy special discounts.

VI. Strategic Partners

This competition is supported by the following organizations:

Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia
PERKESO
Vision Zero Malaysia
SEARCH Research Centre
Asia Design Week
Qiannan Normal University for Nationalities
Malaysian Product Design Association

VII. Eligible Participants

The following organizations and individuals are warmly invited to participate:

Industrial designers
Product designers
UX/UI designers
Architecture and environmental designers
Engineers and researchers
University faculty members and students
Secondary school and vocational education students
Corporate R&D teams
Innovation and startup teams
Social innovation organizations

VIII. Registration Method

Scan the official registration QR code to complete online registration and submit your work.

Let design return to human needs, and let innovation create a better future.

2026 International Ergolympic looks forward to the participation of designers, researchers, and innovation teams from around the world!