Category 12
Product & Design
Product managers, UX/UI designers, design system architects, user researchers who create products people love.
Opens Sunday, September 13, 2026 ← All categories
Who should apply
- Product managers defining roadmap and prioritization
- UX/UI designers creating intuitive experiences
- Design system architects building component libraries
- User researchers running studies that changed products
- Product designers who code — the full stack of product
What judges look for
- User satisfaction improvements (NPS, CSAT, task completion)
- Design system adoption across multiple teams
- User research that directly changed product decisions
- Accessibility improvements with measurable reach
- Product metrics growth tied to design changes
Eligibility
Universal criteria
Experience & leadership
3–5+ years in technology, mid-tier (non-CXO) roles, proven leadership and impact.
Innovation & creativity
Demonstrated problem-solving and creative solutions within your field.
Growth & mentorship
Continuous learning plus developing others through mentorship or training.
Adaptability & resilience
Proven resilience through crises or significant organizational change.
Ethics & responsibility
High ethical standards, diversity & inclusion, community and sustainability work.
Candidates
Nominees in Product & Design
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Hina Waheed
NomineeIrfan Ahmed Siddiqui
NomineeIRFAN AHMED SIDDIQUI
NomineeJawad
NomineeKamran Muhammad Hanif
Nomineekanwal
NomineeKhurram Naveed
NomineeKinza Ali
NomineeKomal Ata
NomineeLamia Gul
Nomineemaria zafar
NomineeMariya Bakhtiar
NomineeMaryam Furqan Qureshi
NomineeMirza Wajahat Baig
NomineeMuhammad Asad khalid
NomineeMuhammad Asim
NomineeMuhammad Ayaz Malik
NomineeMuhammad Danish
NomineeMuhammad Huzaifa Yasir Khan
NomineeMuhammad Niaz
NomineeMuhammad Wajid Bhatti
NomineeMuhammad Yousif
NomineeMunazza Rehman
NomineeMuneeb Aslam
NomineeNadia Jan
NomineeNAZAFA REHMAN
NomineeOmar Siddiqui
NomineeOwais Raees
NomineeRehan Ahmed
NomineeRehan Zakir
NomineeRomela Zaynab
NomineeSaad Ahmed Ishtiaq
NomineeSaboor Khan
NomineeSaher Alwani
NomineeSaif
NomineeSalman Ahmed
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FAQ
I am a solo designer — no team. Can I apply?
Yes. Solo designers who own the full product experience are eligible. Show the depth of your impact.
Applications open Sunday, September 13, 2026
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