Studio Dumbar/DEPT® named Europe’s #1 Design Agency by European Design Awards
Studio Dumbar has been ranked #1 Design Agency in Europe by the European Design Awards as part of the ED-Awards Agencies League.
This recognition celebrates our commitment to design excellence and our impact across the European creative landscape.
In addition to this top honour, Studio Dumbar/DEPT® also secured the top position in the Branding category. Each year, the European Design Awards honour the continent’s most innovative creative work, spotlighting agencies that excel in both craft and strategic vision. Agencies’ League rankings are determined by cumulative performance, highlighting studios that consistently push creative boundaries across multiple disciplines.
“Our team lives for the work that makes people stop and think differently. Starting 2026 with this recognition it pushes us to go further.
”Liza Enebeis, Creative Director & Global SVP Design at Studio Dumbar/DEPT®.
2025 brought a run of major wins for Studio Dumbar – including a Pencil at the D&AD Awards for the OpenAI Brand Film in Graphic Design Motion, plus Silver and People’s Lovie honours for Best Event Website. The work speaks to what the studio does best: design that moves, connects, and performs across every touchpoint. Studio Dumbar’s clients include OpenAI, Meta, Instagram, and Utah Jazz – brands shaping technology and culture.
This achievement reinforces Studio Dumbar’s position at the forefront of European design and the studio’s commitment to creating work that resonates, inspires, and makes an impact.
