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SDGs Design International Awards is conceived with the aim of discovering creative ideas from young people and utilizing it for building sustainable society. The SDGs Design International Awards has been held annually since 2019, with young designers from around 15 countries participating and over 200 works submitted each year. The theme of the year 2025 […]
Innovation shapes the future – the German Innovation Awards put it in the spotlight. The internationally recognised prize honours innovations that drive real progress with bold ideas, smart solutions, and lasting impact. Presented by the German Design Council, the awards stand for pioneering developments with substance – socially relevant, economically powerful. Register now! Register here: […]
The award that makes brand success visible. The German Brand Awards are one of the leading brand competitions in the German-speaking world. Since 2016, they have honoured excellence in holistic brand management – strategic, creative and impactful. Winning means showing what makes a brand truly strong today: clarity, relevance and team spirit. Register here: https://www.german-brand-award.com/en/ […]
Design Council Busan presents the 2026 International Busan Design Award (IBDA), fostering innovation, industry growth, and global design exchanges. Entries are divided into General and Youth divisions under an open theme. Judging includes online screening and offline evaluation with physical submissions. The award ceremony and exhibition will be held during Busan Design Festival (May 21–24) […]
The Singapore Good Design (SG Mark) 2026 call for entries is live. SG Mark has always celebrated design that shapes a better world. For 2026, we embrace a theme of boundless potential, fearless exploration, and the hidden treasures that great design can unlock. The theme, 'The World is your Oyster', invites designers, creators, thinkers and […]
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 […]
As the first and only brand award in Hong Kong recognised by the Hong Kong Designers Association (HKDA) and the professional design community, BDA has grown to become a trusted certification platform. BDA believes design is not about surface but about translating brand value into social trust. Whether you are building ESG leadership, launching innovation, […]
Applications are now open for the 16th CII Design Excellence Awards 2026 — a premier platform dedicated to Recognizing and Celebrating Excellence in Design. For decades, the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), has been at the forefront of advancing the design movement in India. Instituted in 2011, the CII Design Excellence Awards have grown into […]
The 2026 Australian Good Design Awards officially open for entries, inviting the nation’s most forward-thinking designers, architects, engineers, strategists and business leaders to submit projects that exemplify this year’s theme: Design that Leads. Every great design begins with intent. It starts by listening, questioning, challenging convention and caring deeply about problems others may have overlooked. At […]
Bring your work to the global stage! Companies, agencies, professionals, and emerging designers from around the world are invited to submit their best work across three competition categories: Product and Concept for the professional sector, and New Talent for up‑and‑coming designers. Participating offers the opportunity for projects to be endorsed by leading industry experts while […]
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 […]
The "Taipei Design Award" has entered its 19th year. With the vision of "making design the driving force to shape a better future", by bringing together the creativity of diverse cultures, it has become an important tool to promote urban progress, promote industrial development and improve the quality of life. strength. Through this design competition, […]
The Golden Pin Design Award, Asia's premier accolade for design excellence, officially announces its 2026 global call for entries starting today, March 11 (Wed). Early bird registration discount is available for those who complete payment by May 13, 2026. Learn more: https://goldenpin.org.tw/goldenpin/en WDO Member: Taiwan Design Research Institute
GOOD DESIGN AWARD recognizes designs that improve people’s lives, industries, and society. Since 1957, it has supported a wide range of work—from products and architecture to systems and services. Rather than ranking, the award fosters new discoveries through evaluation and shares them with society via the G Mark. Marking its 70th anniversary in 2027, new […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Golden Osmanthus Industrial Design Award welcomes manufacturers, design agencies, professional designers, academics, students and creative teams worldwide. With a RMB 3 million prize pool, GODA promotes design-driven industrial transformation and China–ASEAN innovation exchange across six fields: AI, high-end equipment, smart transportation, food processing, home and lifestyle, and intangible cultural heritage and craft. Deadline […]
SDGs Design International Awards is conceived with the aim of discovering creative ideas from young people and utilizing them to help build a sustainable society. The SDGs Design International Awards has been held annually since 2019, with young designers from around the world participating each year. The theme for 2026 is “Designing a Sustainable and […]
