European Wayfinding Awards 2026 shortlist revealed
For the first time, Transform is proud to announce the shortlist for the inaugural European Wayfinding Awards. The awards programme recognises outstanding work from agencies, studios and in-house teams who create intuitive, inclusive and inspiring navigation systems.
After the success of the ‘Best Wayfinding or Signage’ category at the Transform Awards Europe, the European Wayfinding Awards offer a unique opportunity to celebrate projects that make the complex simple and the invisible indispensable.
The judges at this year’s awards included in-house industry experts spanning wayfinding, environmental design, architecture, branding and user experience. They hailed from a wide variety of reputable organisations including Deloitte, Formula E and Transport for London.
Some of the most hotly contested categories include ‘Best Wayfinding for Transport and Urban Public Realm,’ ‘Best Wayfinding for Workplaces’ and ‘Best Wayfinding for Residential or Mixed-Use Developments.’
All those shortlisted in the European Wayfinding Awards will take home either a Gold, Silver, Bronze or Highly commended trophy. The winners will be announced at a very special awards ceremony on 16 September at The May Fair Hotel in London.
Transform is currently running an early bird booking offer, where any table confirmed and paid for within the next two weeks will receive a complimentary upgrade from Gold to Platinum. The Platinum package includes a range of additional benefits designed to maximise the impact of your shortlist (and hopefully a win), including a filmed interview with Transform magazine, a published thought leadership piece, enhanced visibility on the night and more. Make sure to reserve your table here.
The full shortlist is as follows:
SECTOR SPECIFIC
Best Wayfinding for Healthcare Environments
Fulda Hospital and Catchup Applications
Sydney Children's Hospital and Frost*collective
Best Wayfinding for Hospitality, Tourism and Cultural Destinations
Artis and Mijksenaar
Concret and Blank Studio
Hernö Gin Hotel and Modulex AB Malmö
Qiddiya Investment Company with Endpoint and Dewan Architects + Engineers
Best Wayfinding for Residential or Mixed-Use Developments
Goodstone Living and f.r.a.
Related Argent Limited and PORTLAND DESIGN ASSOCIATES
SAO Investments | Resi4Rent and Blank Studio
The Loop and Modulex AB Malmö
Best Wayfinding for Retail and Leisure Destinations
HEMA and Total Design
PIXEL XL and Blank Studio
Real Madrid CF and Legends International and Roam Studio
Best Wayfinding for Sports, Entertainment, MICE and Temporary Event Venues
Everton FC with Endpoint and BDP Pattern
IHC and Teneo
Real Madrid CF and SIGNES
Best Wayfinding for Transport and Urban Public Realm
Canterbury City Council and Maynard with Trueform
Denbighshire County Council and f.r.a.
Mareterra with Endpoint and Noë & Associates
Related Argent Limited and Portland Design
West of England Mayoral Combined Authority (WECA) and AtkinsRéalis
Best Wayfinding for Workplaces
AUTODOC and Sentiform
British Land and Frost*collective
Fourth (formerly Workplace) | Lipton Teas and Infusions and Blank Studio
General Projects and Page Studio
Stanhope and Thomas White Oxford with Endpoint and Fletcher Priest Architects
Travers Smith and DNCO
Winston Taylor Project and GRAPHIC:SR
CRAFT AND INNOVATION
Best Use of Typography for Wayfinding
An Anonymous Client and f.r.a
ATAL and Blank Studio
Vastint and Blank Studio
Best Innovation in Digital Wayfinding and Smart Navigation
Battersea Power Station and f.r.a.
Hospital in Denmark and Modulex Group ApS
Best Integration of Wayfinding with Architecture and Interiors
General Projects and Page Studio
Vastint and Blank Studio
Winston Taylor Project and GRAPHIC:SR
Best Sustainable Wayfinding
An Anonymous Client and f.r.a
Best Use of Data and Research in Wayfinding
Battersea Power Station and f.r.a.
Mijksenaar
STRATEGY AND PEOPLE-FOCUSED
Best Accessibility and Inclusivity in Wayfinding
Denbighshire County Council and f.r.a.
Best Rebrand or Refresh of an Existing Wayfinding System
Artis Zoo and Mijksenaar
Battersea Power Station and f.r.a.
