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The FIT Sport Design Awards recognizes the industry’s most innovative sports equipment and apparel globally.

The FIT Sport Design Awards seek out revolutionary sports innovations, environmentally sustainable products, performance-enhancing solutions that prioritise athletes’ comfort, and practices that positively impact the environment. We applaud designers’ boundless creativity and exceptional foresight while also recognising their commitment to socially responsible practices that will inspire future generations.

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FIT AWARDS 2026

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Winners

FIT SPORT DESIGN AWARDS 2026

The World's First Frisbee made from Bacteria Fermented Bioplastics

World's First Frisbee made from Bacteria Fermented Bioplastics Decathlon Pulse Lab and Balena / Sport Gear Design of the Year

Biocircular Sneaker Brand - FADE 101

Biocircular Sneaker Brand - FADE 101 Solk AG / Sport Apparel Design of the Year

Lilt Balance Bike @ David Noy

Lilt Balance Bike Alon Shamir / Emerging Sport Gear Designer of the Year

SynTec Concussion Diagnosis Headset

SynTec Concussion Diagnosis Headset Mehdi Mortazavi / Emerging Sport Apparel Designer of the Year

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Why you should submit?

Global Recognition

The program is designed to be a celebration of the very best in sports gear and apparel design. Your designs will be showcased to industry leaders around the world.

International Exposure

Winners will benefit from a comprehensive media and communications package.

Team Recognition

Boost team morale, increased motivation, and job satisfaction are some of the positive impacts winning the FIT Design Awards will bring to your company

Connection

This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with the worldwide sports design community. Meet your peers and forge new opportunities through networking.

Customer Growth

Add ‘Award Winning’ to your product and profile, and generate exposure to an expanded designers’ market.

Company Profile

Your product design will have a stunning profile display, sharing winning information, along with company and designer’s details.

Categories

Snowsports

Walking & Running

Watersport, Aquatic, Paddle Sports

Fitness & Gymnastic

Sailing

Mixed Disciplines

Ball Sports

Cycling

Racket Sports

Ice Sports

Equestrian Sports

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Meet the Jury

Julian Loretz

Performance Footwear Designer, On-Running

Joanna Czutkowna

CEO, 5THREAD

Charles Johnson

Design Innovation Leader, Driven By Charles / Principal

Jordan Peng

Creative Director and Design Consultant, Unknown Spaces

Guillaume Salmon

Footwear Designer, SOLEKO DESIGN
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How to submit

1.

Register
online

Create your account, register with your personal information. Select your status as a company, independent designer, or student.

2.

Complete
your profile

Access your profile with your login and password. Complete your profile with company or university name, address etc.

3.

Enter your
project

Choose between apparel or gear, complete the product profile with the designer's names, along with a technical description.

4.

Select the
categories

Select the categories your product belongs to, you may submit one or several projects.

5.

Upload
Pictures

You can upload up to 10 pictures that best illustrate your design, a logo, a PDF document, and a video link.

6.

Preview &
Submit

Preview your application, all good? You are ready to submit your design to the FIT Design Awards.

“One word; Fantastic! It was completely unexpected and it has given all of us involved in Imbrace a real shot in the arm.”

Geoffrey Hanson Sport Apparel Design of the Year

Winning the FIT Design Awards is a great honor and a validation of our hard work and dedication in the sport gear design industry – It signifies that our efforts towards creating inclusive products for differently-abled individuals are being recognized and appreciated.

Jacob Bolton, Levitate Technology

News & Design Journeys

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In Conversation with Mehdi Mortazavi: The Designer Making Concussion Screening More Accessible

In high-impact sport, the moments after a collision often move faster than the tools available to assess them. Concussion diagnosis has long relied on specialist equipment, controlled environments, and clinical expertise — resources that aren’t always on the sideline. Mehdi Mortazavi, a graduate designer with a background in human-centered wearables, saw that gap as a […]
FIT Awards winners 2026

The 2026 winners celebrate innovation in Biocircularity, Bioplastics and technology.

Switzerland – The FIT Sport Design Awards, has revealed its 2026 winners, marking the fourth edition of the international competition dedicated to excellence in sports equipment and apparel design. This year’s entries arrived from designers, brands, and students across the globe, united by a shared conviction: that performance and responsibility are not in conflict — […]
The FIT Sport Design Awards, the international program dedicated to sports apparel, equipment, and performance-driven innovation, announced the addition of three influential industry leaders to this year's jury: Jordan Peng, Joanna Czutkowna, and Susan Sokolowski. Their combined expertise strengthens FIT Awards' position as a leading global platform for recognising meaningful, forward-thinking sport design. Jordan Peng, Creative Director and Design Consultant at Unknown Spaces, brings a designer's eye, shaped by more than a decade at Puma, where he played a key role in performance apparel and innovation projects across multiple sports categories. Known for redefining football performance apparel, Peng's work explores how advanced materials, functionality, and identity intersect. Today, through his consultancy, he collaborates with global brands and emerging labels to build progressive product narratives that balance utility, cultural relevance, and innovation. Joanna Czutkowna, CEO of 5THREAD, adds a critical systems-level perspective specialised in the intersection of sports, sustainability and apparel. With over 20 years of international experience, including a decade based in China, she has led sourcing, innovation, and product strategy for some of the world's largest apparel brands. Her work covers every stage of the product lifecycle, giving her rare hands-on insight into how sports apparel can evolve responsibly. As a doctoral researcher focused on circular economy models in sportswear and host of the 5THREAD Podcast, Czutkowna bridges industry practice with academic depth. Susan Sokolowski, Professor and Founding Director of Sports Product Design at the University of Oregon, brings more than 30 years of experience across footwear, apparel, and equipment innovation. A 2021 Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, she is internationally recognised for her holistic and inclusive approach to performance design, addressing long-standing gaps for underserved athletes. Holding more than 45 U.S. and 65 international patents, her work has been recognised by organisations including Nike, Volvo and the U.S. Olympic Committee, as well as publications such as Vogue, Fast Company, and The New York Times. These new jury members join an already outstanding panel of industry leaders from globally influential brands, studios, consultancies, and academic institutions, including professionals from Merrell, Pantone, Arc'teryx, Gymshark, POC, On-Running, Salomon, and more. Additional expertise comes from innovators and founders such as Pete Hill of Pete Hill Ltd., Charles Johnson of Driven By Charles, Guillaume Salmon of SOLEKO DESIGN, Tetiana Shevchuk, Olympic Games designer and Founder of Leotaire, and Alistair Hather, whose consultancy bridges performance, innovation, and commercial strategy. They are joined by respected voices such as TÔ Long-Nam, Chair for Fashion, Accessory, and Sneaker Design at Savannah College of Art and Design; Germain Thomine, Industrial Footwear Designer and Founder of MG; Joerg Rohwer-Kahlmann, Co-Founder of VOR; and Chris Stone, Senior Designer at Durston Gear. Together, the FIT jury represents the full spectrum of today’s sports design landscape, from elite performance and material innovation to sustainability, branding, and future-focused product thinking. The FIT Sport Design Awards are open to professional designers, freelancers, studios, brands, manufacturers, and emerging talents working across sports apparel, footwear, equipment, and accessories. The final submission deadline is March 1st and entries can be submitted online at fitawards.com, where full category descriptions, eligibility criteria, and submission guidelines are available.

Three Influential Voices Join the FIT Sport Design Awards Jury.

The FIT Sport Design Awards, the international program dedicated to sports apparel, equipment, and performance-driven innovation, announced the addition of three influential industry leaders to this year’s jury: Jordan Peng, Joanna Czutkowna, and Susan Sokolowski. Their combined expertise strengthens FIT Awards’ position as a leading global platform for recognising meaningful, forward-thinking sport design. Jordan Peng, Creative Director and Design […]
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The FIT Sport Design Awards, the international program dedicated to sports apparel, equipment, and performance-driven innovation, announced the addition of three influential industry leaders to this year's jury: Jordan Peng, Joanna Czutkowna, and Susan Sokolowski. Their combined expertise strengthens FIT Awards' position as a leading global platform for recognising meaningful, forward-thinking sport design. Jordan Peng, Creative Director and Design Consultant at Unknown Spaces, brings a designer's eye, shaped by more than a decade at Puma, where he played a key role in performance apparel and innovation projects across multiple sports categories. Known for redefining football performance apparel, Peng's work explores how advanced materials, functionality, and identity intersect. Today, through his consultancy, he collaborates with global brands and emerging labels to build progressive product narratives that balance utility, cultural relevance, and innovation. Joanna Czutkowna, CEO of 5THREAD, adds a critical systems-level perspective specialised in the intersection of sports, sustainability and apparel. With over 20 years of international experience, including a decade based in China, she has led sourcing, innovation, and product strategy for some of the world's largest apparel brands. Her work covers every stage of the product lifecycle, giving her rare hands-on insight into how sports apparel can evolve responsibly. As a doctoral researcher focused on circular economy models in sportswear and host of the 5THREAD Podcast, Czutkowna bridges industry practice with academic depth. Susan Sokolowski, Professor and Founding Director of Sports Product Design at the University of Oregon, brings more than 30 years of experience across footwear, apparel, and equipment innovation. A 2021 Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, she is internationally recognised for her holistic and inclusive approach to performance design, addressing long-standing gaps for underserved athletes. Holding more than 45 U.S. and 65 international patents, her work has been recognised by organisations including Nike, Volvo and the U.S. Olympic Committee, as well as publications such as Vogue, Fast Company, and The New York Times. These new jury members join an already outstanding panel of industry leaders from globally influential brands, studios, consultancies, and academic institutions, including professionals from Merrell, Pantone, Arc'teryx, Gymshark, POC, On-Running, Salomon, and more. Additional expertise comes from innovators and founders such as Pete Hill of Pete Hill Ltd., Charles Johnson of Driven By Charles, Guillaume Salmon of SOLEKO DESIGN, Tetiana Shevchuk, Olympic Games designer and Founder of Leotaire, and Alistair Hather, whose consultancy bridges performance, innovation, and commercial strategy. They are joined by respected voices such as TÔ Long-Nam, Chair for Fashion, Accessory, and Sneaker Design at Savannah College of Art and Design; Germain Thomine, Industrial Footwear Designer and Founder of MG; Joerg Rohwer-Kahlmann, Co-Founder of VOR; and Chris Stone, Senior Designer at Durston Gear. Together, the FIT jury represents the full spectrum of today’s sports design landscape, from elite performance and material innovation to sustainability, branding, and future-focused product thinking. The FIT Sport Design Awards are open to professional designers, freelancers, studios, brands, manufacturers, and emerging talents working across sports apparel, footwear, equipment, and accessories. The final submission deadline is March 1st and entries can be submitted online at fitawards.com, where full category descriptions, eligibility criteria, and submission guidelines are available.
The FIT Sport Design Awards, the international program dedicated to sports apparel, equipment, and performance-driven innovation, announced the addition of three influential industry leaders to this year's jury: Jordan Peng, Joanna Czutkowna, and Susan Sokolowski. Their combined expertise strengthens FIT Awards' position as a leading global platform for recognising meaningful, forward-thinking sport design. Jordan Peng, Creative Director and Design Consultant at Unknown Spaces, brings a designer's eye, shaped by more than a decade at Puma, where he played a key role in performance apparel and innovation projects across multiple sports categories. Known for redefining football performance apparel, Peng's work explores how advanced materials, functionality, and identity intersect. Today, through his consultancy, he collaborates with global brands and emerging labels to build progressive product narratives that balance utility, cultural relevance, and innovation. Joanna Czutkowna, CEO of 5THREAD, adds a critical systems-level perspective specialised in the intersection of sports, sustainability and apparel. With over 20 years of international experience, including a decade based in China, she has led sourcing, innovation, and product strategy for some of the world's largest apparel brands. Her work covers every stage of the product lifecycle, giving her rare hands-on insight into how sports apparel can evolve responsibly. As a doctoral researcher focused on circular economy models in sportswear and host of the 5THREAD Podcast, Czutkowna bridges industry practice with academic depth. Susan Sokolowski, Professor and Founding Director of Sports Product Design at the University of Oregon, brings more than 30 years of experience across footwear, apparel, and equipment innovation. A 2021 Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, she is internationally recognised for her holistic and inclusive approach to performance design, addressing long-standing gaps for underserved athletes. Holding more than 45 U.S. and 65 international patents, her work has been recognised by organisations including Nike, Volvo and the U.S. Olympic Committee, as well as publications such as Vogue, Fast Company, and The New York Times. These new jury members join an already outstanding panel of industry leaders from globally influential brands, studios, consultancies, and academic institutions, including professionals from Merrell, Pantone, Arc'teryx, Gymshark, POC, On-Running, Salomon, and more. Additional expertise comes from innovators and founders such as Pete Hill of Pete Hill Ltd., Charles Johnson of Driven By Charles, Guillaume Salmon of SOLEKO DESIGN, Tetiana Shevchuk, Olympic Games designer and Founder of Leotaire, and Alistair Hather, whose consultancy bridges performance, innovation, and commercial strategy. They are joined by respected voices such as TÔ Long-Nam, Chair for Fashion, Accessory, and Sneaker Design at Savannah College of Art and Design; Germain Thomine, Industrial Footwear Designer and Founder of MG; Joerg Rohwer-Kahlmann, Co-Founder of VOR; and Chris Stone, Senior Designer at Durston Gear. Together, the FIT jury represents the full spectrum of today’s sports design landscape, from elite performance and material innovation to sustainability, branding, and future-focused product thinking. The FIT Sport Design Awards are open to professional designers, freelancers, studios, brands, manufacturers, and emerging talents working across sports apparel, footwear, equipment, and accessories. The final submission deadline is March 1st and entries can be submitted online at fitawards.com, where full category descriptions, eligibility criteria, and submission guidelines are available.
The FIT Sport Design Awards, the international program dedicated to sports apparel, equipment, and performance-driven innovation, announced the addition of three influential industry leaders to this year's jury: Jordan Peng, Joanna Czutkowna, and Susan Sokolowski. Their combined expertise strengthens FIT Awards' position as a leading global platform for recognising meaningful, forward-thinking sport design. Jordan Peng, Creative Director and Design Consultant at Unknown Spaces, brings a designer's eye, shaped by more than a decade at Puma, where he played a key role in performance apparel and innovation projects across multiple sports categories. Known for redefining football performance apparel, Peng's work explores how advanced materials, functionality, and identity intersect. Today, through his consultancy, he collaborates with global brands and emerging labels to build progressive product narratives that balance utility, cultural relevance, and innovation. Joanna Czutkowna, CEO of 5THREAD, adds a critical systems-level perspective specialised in the intersection of sports, sustainability and apparel. With over 20 years of international experience, including a decade based in China, she has led sourcing, innovation, and product strategy for some of the world's largest apparel brands. Her work covers every stage of the product lifecycle, giving her rare hands-on insight into how sports apparel can evolve responsibly. As a doctoral researcher focused on circular economy models in sportswear and host of the 5THREAD Podcast, Czutkowna bridges industry practice with academic depth. Susan Sokolowski, Professor and Founding Director of Sports Product Design at the University of Oregon, brings more than 30 years of experience across footwear, apparel, and equipment innovation. A 2021 Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, she is internationally recognised for her holistic and inclusive approach to performance design, addressing long-standing gaps for underserved athletes. Holding more than 45 U.S. and 65 international patents, her work has been recognised by organisations including Nike, Volvo and the U.S. Olympic Committee, as well as publications such as Vogue, Fast Company, and The New York Times. These new jury members join an already outstanding panel of industry leaders from globally influential brands, studios, consultancies, and academic institutions, including professionals from Merrell, Pantone, Arc'teryx, Gymshark, POC, On-Running, Salomon, and more. Additional expertise comes from innovators and founders such as Pete Hill of Pete Hill Ltd., Charles Johnson of Driven By Charles, Guillaume Salmon of SOLEKO DESIGN, Tetiana Shevchuk, Olympic Games designer and Founder of Leotaire, and Alistair Hather, whose consultancy bridges performance, innovation, and commercial strategy. They are joined by respected voices such as TÔ Long-Nam, Chair for Fashion, Accessory, and Sneaker Design at Savannah College of Art and Design; Germain Thomine, Industrial Footwear Designer and Founder of MG; Joerg Rohwer-Kahlmann, Co-Founder of VOR; and Chris Stone, Senior Designer at Durston Gear. Together, the FIT jury represents the full spectrum of today’s sports design landscape, from elite performance and material innovation to sustainability, branding, and future-focused product thinking. The FIT Sport Design Awards are open to professional designers, freelancers, studios, brands, manufacturers, and emerging talents working across sports apparel, footwear, equipment, and accessories. The final submission deadline is March 1st and entries can be submitted online at fitawards.com, where full category descriptions, eligibility criteria, and submission guidelines are available.
The FIT Sport Design Awards, the international program dedicated to sports apparel, equipment, and performance-driven innovation, announced the addition of three influential industry leaders to this year's jury: Jordan Peng, Joanna Czutkowna, and Susan Sokolowski. Their combined expertise strengthens FIT Awards' position as a leading global platform for recognising meaningful, forward-thinking sport design. Jordan Peng, Creative Director and Design Consultant at Unknown Spaces, brings a designer's eye, shaped by more than a decade at Puma, where he played a key role in performance apparel and innovation projects across multiple sports categories. Known for redefining football performance apparel, Peng's work explores how advanced materials, functionality, and identity intersect. Today, through his consultancy, he collaborates with global brands and emerging labels to build progressive product narratives that balance utility, cultural relevance, and innovation. Joanna Czutkowna, CEO of 5THREAD, adds a critical systems-level perspective specialised in the intersection of sports, sustainability and apparel. With over 20 years of international experience, including a decade based in China, she has led sourcing, innovation, and product strategy for some of the world's largest apparel brands. Her work covers every stage of the product lifecycle, giving her rare hands-on insight into how sports apparel can evolve responsibly. As a doctoral researcher focused on circular economy models in sportswear and host of the 5THREAD Podcast, Czutkowna bridges industry practice with academic depth. Susan Sokolowski, Professor and Founding Director of Sports Product Design at the University of Oregon, brings more than 30 years of experience across footwear, apparel, and equipment innovation. A 2021 Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, she is internationally recognised for her holistic and inclusive approach to performance design, addressing long-standing gaps for underserved athletes. Holding more than 45 U.S. and 65 international patents, her work has been recognised by organisations including Nike, Volvo and the U.S. Olympic Committee, as well as publications such as Vogue, Fast Company, and The New York Times. These new jury members join an already outstanding panel of industry leaders from globally influential brands, studios, consultancies, and academic institutions, including professionals from Merrell, Pantone, Arc'teryx, Gymshark, POC, On-Running, Salomon, and more. Additional expertise comes from innovators and founders such as Pete Hill of Pete Hill Ltd., Charles Johnson of Driven By Charles, Guillaume Salmon of SOLEKO DESIGN, Tetiana Shevchuk, Olympic Games designer and Founder of Leotaire, and Alistair Hather, whose consultancy bridges performance, innovation, and commercial strategy. They are joined by respected voices such as TÔ Long-Nam, Chair for Fashion, Accessory, and Sneaker Design at Savannah College of Art and Design; Germain Thomine, Industrial Footwear Designer and Founder of MG; Joerg Rohwer-Kahlmann, Co-Founder of VOR; and Chris Stone, Senior Designer at Durston Gear. Together, the FIT jury represents the full spectrum of today’s sports design landscape, from elite performance and material innovation to sustainability, branding, and future-focused product thinking. The FIT Sport Design Awards are open to professional designers, freelancers, studios, brands, manufacturers, and emerging talents working across sports apparel, footwear, equipment, and accessories. The final submission deadline is March 1st and entries can be submitted online at fitawards.com, where full category descriptions, eligibility criteria, and submission guidelines are available.
The FIT Sport Design Awards, the international program dedicated to sports apparel, equipment, and performance-driven innovation, announced the addition of three influential industry leaders to this year's jury: Jordan Peng, Joanna Czutkowna, and Susan Sokolowski. Their combined expertise strengthens FIT Awards' position as a leading global platform for recognising meaningful, forward-thinking sport design. Jordan Peng, Creative Director and Design Consultant at Unknown Spaces, brings a designer's eye, shaped by more than a decade at Puma, where he played a key role in performance apparel and innovation projects across multiple sports categories. Known for redefining football performance apparel, Peng's work explores how advanced materials, functionality, and identity intersect. Today, through his consultancy, he collaborates with global brands and emerging labels to build progressive product narratives that balance utility, cultural relevance, and innovation. Joanna Czutkowna, CEO of 5THREAD, adds a critical systems-level perspective specialised in the intersection of sports, sustainability and apparel. With over 20 years of international experience, including a decade based in China, she has led sourcing, innovation, and product strategy for some of the world's largest apparel brands. Her work covers every stage of the product lifecycle, giving her rare hands-on insight into how sports apparel can evolve responsibly. As a doctoral researcher focused on circular economy models in sportswear and host of the 5THREAD Podcast, Czutkowna bridges industry practice with academic depth. Susan Sokolowski, Professor and Founding Director of Sports Product Design at the University of Oregon, brings more than 30 years of experience across footwear, apparel, and equipment innovation. A 2021 Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, she is internationally recognised for her holistic and inclusive approach to performance design, addressing long-standing gaps for underserved athletes. Holding more than 45 U.S. and 65 international patents, her work has been recognised by organisations including Nike, Volvo and the U.S. Olympic Committee, as well as publications such as Vogue, Fast Company, and The New York Times. These new jury members join an already outstanding panel of industry leaders from globally influential brands, studios, consultancies, and academic institutions, including professionals from Merrell, Pantone, Arc'teryx, Gymshark, POC, On-Running, Salomon, and more. Additional expertise comes from innovators and founders such as Pete Hill of Pete Hill Ltd., Charles Johnson of Driven By Charles, Guillaume Salmon of SOLEKO DESIGN, Tetiana Shevchuk, Olympic Games designer and Founder of Leotaire, and Alistair Hather, whose consultancy bridges performance, innovation, and commercial strategy. They are joined by respected voices such as TÔ Long-Nam, Chair for Fashion, Accessory, and Sneaker Design at Savannah College of Art and Design; Germain Thomine, Industrial Footwear Designer and Founder of MG; Joerg Rohwer-Kahlmann, Co-Founder of VOR; and Chris Stone, Senior Designer at Durston Gear. Together, the FIT jury represents the full spectrum of today’s sports design landscape, from elite performance and material innovation to sustainability, branding, and future-focused product thinking. The FIT Sport Design Awards are open to professional designers, freelancers, studios, brands, manufacturers, and emerging talents working across sports apparel, footwear, equipment, and accessories. The final submission deadline is March 1st and entries can be submitted online at fitawards.com, where full category descriptions, eligibility criteria, and submission guidelines are available.
The FIT Sport Design Awards, the international program dedicated to sports apparel, equipment, and performance-driven innovation, announced the addition of three influential industry leaders to this year's jury: Jordan Peng, Joanna Czutkowna, and Susan Sokolowski. Their combined expertise strengthens FIT Awards' position as a leading global platform for recognising meaningful, forward-thinking sport design. Jordan Peng, Creative Director and Design Consultant at Unknown Spaces, brings a designer's eye, shaped by more than a decade at Puma, where he played a key role in performance apparel and innovation projects across multiple sports categories. Known for redefining football performance apparel, Peng's work explores how advanced materials, functionality, and identity intersect. Today, through his consultancy, he collaborates with global brands and emerging labels to build progressive product narratives that balance utility, cultural relevance, and innovation. Joanna Czutkowna, CEO of 5THREAD, adds a critical systems-level perspective specialised in the intersection of sports, sustainability and apparel. With over 20 years of international experience, including a decade based in China, she has led sourcing, innovation, and product strategy for some of the world's largest apparel brands. Her work covers every stage of the product lifecycle, giving her rare hands-on insight into how sports apparel can evolve responsibly. As a doctoral researcher focused on circular economy models in sportswear and host of the 5THREAD Podcast, Czutkowna bridges industry practice with academic depth. Susan Sokolowski, Professor and Founding Director of Sports Product Design at the University of Oregon, brings more than 30 years of experience across footwear, apparel, and equipment innovation. A 2021 Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, she is internationally recognised for her holistic and inclusive approach to performance design, addressing long-standing gaps for underserved athletes. Holding more than 45 U.S. and 65 international patents, her work has been recognised by organisations including Nike, Volvo and the U.S. Olympic Committee, as well as publications such as Vogue, Fast Company, and The New York Times. These new jury members join an already outstanding panel of industry leaders from globally influential brands, studios, consultancies, and academic institutions, including professionals from Merrell, Pantone, Arc'teryx, Gymshark, POC, On-Running, Salomon, and more. Additional expertise comes from innovators and founders such as Pete Hill of Pete Hill Ltd., Charles Johnson of Driven By Charles, Guillaume Salmon of SOLEKO DESIGN, Tetiana Shevchuk, Olympic Games designer and Founder of Leotaire, and Alistair Hather, whose consultancy bridges performance, innovation, and commercial strategy. They are joined by respected voices such as TÔ Long-Nam, Chair for Fashion, Accessory, and Sneaker Design at Savannah College of Art and Design; Germain Thomine, Industrial Footwear Designer and Founder of MG; Joerg Rohwer-Kahlmann, Co-Founder of VOR; and Chris Stone, Senior Designer at Durston Gear. Together, the FIT jury represents the full spectrum of today’s sports design landscape, from elite performance and material innovation to sustainability, branding, and future-focused product thinking. The FIT Sport Design Awards are open to professional designers, freelancers, studios, brands, manufacturers, and emerging talents working across sports apparel, footwear, equipment, and accessories. The final submission deadline is March 1st and entries can be submitted online at fitawards.com, where full category descriptions, eligibility criteria, and submission guidelines are available.
The FIT Sport Design Awards, the international program dedicated to sports apparel, equipment, and performance-driven innovation, announced the addition of three influential industry leaders to this year's jury: Jordan Peng, Joanna Czutkowna, and Susan Sokolowski. Their combined expertise strengthens FIT Awards' position as a leading global platform for recognising meaningful, forward-thinking sport design. Jordan Peng, Creative Director and Design Consultant at Unknown Spaces, brings a designer's eye, shaped by more than a decade at Puma, where he played a key role in performance apparel and innovation projects across multiple sports categories. Known for redefining football performance apparel, Peng's work explores how advanced materials, functionality, and identity intersect. Today, through his consultancy, he collaborates with global brands and emerging labels to build progressive product narratives that balance utility, cultural relevance, and innovation. Joanna Czutkowna, CEO of 5THREAD, adds a critical systems-level perspective specialised in the intersection of sports, sustainability and apparel. With over 20 years of international experience, including a decade based in China, she has led sourcing, innovation, and product strategy for some of the world's largest apparel brands. Her work covers every stage of the product lifecycle, giving her rare hands-on insight into how sports apparel can evolve responsibly. As a doctoral researcher focused on circular economy models in sportswear and host of the 5THREAD Podcast, Czutkowna bridges industry practice with academic depth. Susan Sokolowski, Professor and Founding Director of Sports Product Design at the University of Oregon, brings more than 30 years of experience across footwear, apparel, and equipment innovation. A 2021 Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, she is internationally recognised for her holistic and inclusive approach to performance design, addressing long-standing gaps for underserved athletes. Holding more than 45 U.S. and 65 international patents, her work has been recognised by organisations including Nike, Volvo and the U.S. Olympic Committee, as well as publications such as Vogue, Fast Company, and The New York Times. These new jury members join an already outstanding panel of industry leaders from globally influential brands, studios, consultancies, and academic institutions, including professionals from Merrell, Pantone, Arc'teryx, Gymshark, POC, On-Running, Salomon, and more. Additional expertise comes from innovators and founders such as Pete Hill of Pete Hill Ltd., Charles Johnson of Driven By Charles, Guillaume Salmon of SOLEKO DESIGN, Tetiana Shevchuk, Olympic Games designer and Founder of Leotaire, and Alistair Hather, whose consultancy bridges performance, innovation, and commercial strategy. They are joined by respected voices such as TÔ Long-Nam, Chair for Fashion, Accessory, and Sneaker Design at Savannah College of Art and Design; Germain Thomine, Industrial Footwear Designer and Founder of MG; Joerg Rohwer-Kahlmann, Co-Founder of VOR; and Chris Stone, Senior Designer at Durston Gear. Together, the FIT jury represents the full spectrum of today’s sports design landscape, from elite performance and material innovation to sustainability, branding, and future-focused product thinking. The FIT Sport Design Awards are open to professional designers, freelancers, studios, brands, manufacturers, and emerging talents working across sports apparel, footwear, equipment, and accessories. The final submission deadline is March 1st and entries can be submitted online at fitawards.com, where full category descriptions, eligibility criteria, and submission guidelines are available.
The FIT Sport Design Awards, the international program dedicated to sports apparel, equipment, and performance-driven innovation, announced the addition of three influential industry leaders to this year's jury: Jordan Peng, Joanna Czutkowna, and Susan Sokolowski. Their combined expertise strengthens FIT Awards' position as a leading global platform for recognising meaningful, forward-thinking sport design. Jordan Peng, Creative Director and Design Consultant at Unknown Spaces, brings a designer's eye, shaped by more than a decade at Puma, where he played a key role in performance apparel and innovation projects across multiple sports categories. Known for redefining football performance apparel, Peng's work explores how advanced materials, functionality, and identity intersect. Today, through his consultancy, he collaborates with global brands and emerging labels to build progressive product narratives that balance utility, cultural relevance, and innovation. Joanna Czutkowna, CEO of 5THREAD, adds a critical systems-level perspective specialised in the intersection of sports, sustainability and apparel. With over 20 years of international experience, including a decade based in China, she has led sourcing, innovation, and product strategy for some of the world's largest apparel brands. Her work covers every stage of the product lifecycle, giving her rare hands-on insight into how sports apparel can evolve responsibly. As a doctoral researcher focused on circular economy models in sportswear and host of the 5THREAD Podcast, Czutkowna bridges industry practice with academic depth. Susan Sokolowski, Professor and Founding Director of Sports Product Design at the University of Oregon, brings more than 30 years of experience across footwear, apparel, and equipment innovation. A 2021 Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors, she is internationally recognised for her holistic and inclusive approach to performance design, addressing long-standing gaps for underserved athletes. Holding more than 45 U.S. and 65 international patents, her work has been recognised by organisations including Nike, Volvo and the U.S. Olympic Committee, as well as publications such as Vogue, Fast Company, and The New York Times. These new jury members join an already outstanding panel of industry leaders from globally influential brands, studios, consultancies, and academic institutions, including professionals from Merrell, Pantone, Arc'teryx, Gymshark, POC, On-Running, Salomon, and more. Additional expertise comes from innovators and founders such as Pete Hill of Pete Hill Ltd., Charles Johnson of Driven By Charles, Guillaume Salmon of SOLEKO DESIGN, Tetiana Shevchuk, Olympic Games designer and Founder of Leotaire, and Alistair Hather, whose consultancy bridges performance, innovation, and commercial strategy. They are joined by respected voices such as TÔ Long-Nam, Chair for Fashion, Accessory, and Sneaker Design at Savannah College of Art and Design; Germain Thomine, Industrial Footwear Designer and Founder of MG; Joerg Rohwer-Kahlmann, Co-Founder of VOR; and Chris Stone, Senior Designer at Durston Gear. Together, the FIT jury represents the full spectrum of today’s sports design landscape, from elite performance and material innovation to sustainability, branding, and future-focused product thinking. The FIT Sport Design Awards are open to professional designers, freelancers, studios, brands, manufacturers, and emerging talents working across sports apparel, footwear, equipment, and accessories. The final submission deadline is March 1st and entries can be submitted online at fitawards.com, where full category descriptions, eligibility criteria, and submission guidelines are available.
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