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The 2026 DIA is open for global entries. As China’s first international academy design award founded in 2015, it consists of the Product Group for market-ready designs and the Concept Group for pioneering concepts. A RMB 1,000,000 Grand Award is available, with Gold, Silver, Bronze and multiple awards for outstanding creators. Winners receive international influence, […]
Hosted by Tsinghua University-Anta Group Sports Fashion Joint Research Center, which is operated by the Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University, the Global Sportswear Design Award is positioned at the forefront of the sportswear and fashion industry, dedicated to exploring the integration of art and technological. This year’s theme is MOVEMPOWER, with four tracks […]
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the competition, making it one of the longest-running design contests worldwide, and to commemorate this milestone we are preparing a very special edition. The challenge for this year calls for the design of a seat and/or table conceived under the principles of the circular economy and positive impact […]
Hella Jongerius is among the most influential designers of the past decades. Since the start of her career in the 1990s, she has created groundbreaking works in many different disciplines, including textiles, ceramics, furniture, lighting, and sculpture. Jongerius’ research-driven approach has been a defining influence for an entire generation of young contemporary designers. The exhibition […]
A leading company in the food & beverage sector, in collaboration with Desall, is looking for innovative concepts for a snack, either sweet or savory, aimed at a young consumer audience. The project should develop not only the food product itself but also its related branding, defining a clear and coherent identity capable of standing […]
In humanitarian emergencies, the absence of small, practical tools can have disproportionate consequences. A simple connector, a stabilizing element, a repair component or a basic medical accessory can determine safety, functionality and dignity in fragile environments. Yet many of these objects remain unavailable, not because they are complex, but because they are not locally producible. […]
Companies, agencies, designers and architects worldwide: The German Design Awards 2027 are now open for submissions. Don't miss your chance to showcase your projects on an international stage. The awards are looking for design that understands context, refines processes and delivers impact. Guided by the principle of "Connecting Global Excellence", they bring diverse perspectives into […]
Submit your proposal by November 2, 2026! The Award is promoted by Biesse — an international company that designs lines, machines and components for processing materials — in collaboration with POLI.design. The competition invites students and emerging designers to explore the intersection between design, technology, and material innovation. Projects must incorporate at least two materials—wood, […]
The DesignEuropa Awards are the European Union's awards for design excellence. They recognise creativity in design, as well as influential figures in the field. The awards are a non-commercial competition and are open to any person, entity or institution of any nationality that owns a valid EU design. Public Choice Award For the first […]
The 2026 First Rongchang Pottery Creative Design Competition is open for submissions worldwide and is organized IDEN, a member of WDO. The theme of the competition is “Millennia of Pottery Fire, Leaping Towards the Future”, focusing on pottery as the core medium for work submissions. The registration deadline is July 17, 2026. For more details, […]
«Ser al centro» is an international poster design competition launched by Universidad del Azuay, Cappelli Identity Design and Associazione Archivio Storico Olivetti, in collaboration with RUFA. Inspired by the theme Projection into the Future, it invites Latin American students to reinterpret the values of Stile Olivetti through contemporary visual communication. Selected works will be exhibited […]
The Academy of Arts & Design at Tsinghua University will launch its 2026 International Summer Program under the overarching theme “Design Futures: Shared Vision.” The annual sub-theme is Resilient Symbiosis. Building on the Academy’s strengths in interdisciplinary innovation and talent development, the program will focus on three tracks: Resilient Aero-Urbanism, Resilient Blue-Life, and Resilient Socio-Digital. […]
With the support of People's Government of Hebei Province and Xiongan New Area Administrative Committee, Goldreed Industrial Design Award (“GIDA” for short), was established in 2019. It is an international design prize driven by globalization, specialization and market orientation, hosted by Xiongan Future Industrial Design Institute. GIDA has received over 42,000 entries from 91 countries […]
The 2026 International Train Design Competition, themed "Smart Trains · Shared Future," is a global event organized by major rail entities CRRC and MTR Corporation to drive innovation in rail transit. The submission deadline is 30 September, 2026, where the competition offers RMB¥900,000 in total prizes across two separate tracks: Train Industrial Design and Intelligent […]
Immersive, design-driven learning in Milan — one of the world’s design capitals. Hands-on, interdisciplinary, and international, with lectures, studio visits, and project work within the Politecnico di Milano Design System. Gain exclusive access to design studios, collaborate with students from around the world, and leave with a portfolio-ready project, a POLI.design Certification, an Open Badge, […]
Module is an open-air festival featuring selected concerts, DJ sets, audiovisual performances, engaging talks, and workshops. It transforms the Kulturcampus Frankfurt into a weekend full of sound, design, and discourse around pop culture. Under the theme Design for Democracy, the Module asks how design and culture can contribute to inclusive, vibrant and accessible public spaces for all. Music, visual […]
For 16 years, Paris Design Week, in synergy with Maison&Objet from September 10 to 14, has asserted its uniqueness among European design weeks. From September 10 to 19, 2026, international creativity willmake its comeback with Paris Design Week. Visitors, whether professionals or design enthusiasts, all show the same enthusiasm. Learn more
The València Design Fest is a month-long celebration of Mediterranean creativity, bringing together professionals, design firms, and the public. Organized by WDO Member Design Foundation of the Region of Valencia, the festival unites exhibitions, fairs, and tours to highlight the city's UNESCO City of Design status. Learn more WDO Member: Design Foundation of the Region […]
London Design Festival celebrates and promotes its city as the design capital of the world. The 24th edition will take place from 12–20 September 2026. Take part and share your stories with global audiences. Learn more
Design for Everyone is an invitation for all of San Diego to explore and celebrate design. Design shapes everything around us: what we wear, the spaces we live in, the products we use, the digital world we navigate, and the culture we enjoy, yet too few people get to see it up close. Design Week […]
