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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260105
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTSTAMP:20260420T173448
CREATED:20260211T142736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T142736Z
UID:10001077-1767571200-1775001599@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Singapore Good Design Awards
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe theme\, ‘The World is your Oyster’\, invites designers\, creators\, thinkers and businesses to seize opportunities\, break boundaries\, and uncover pearls of innovation in an ever-changing landscape. \nLearn more: https://sgmark.org/ \nWDO Member: Design Business Chamber Singapore
URL:https://wdo.org/event/singapore-good-design-awards/
LOCATION:Singapore\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Awards,Call for entries
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260404
DTSTAMP:20260420T173448
CREATED:20260105T135532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T135532Z
UID:10001056-1767312000-1775260799@wdo.org
SUMMARY:2026 International Busan Design Award
DESCRIPTION:Design Council Busan presents the 2026 International Busan Design Award (IBDA)\, fostering innovation\, industry growth\, and global design exchanges. \nEntries are divided into General and Youth divisions under an open theme. Judging includes online screening and offline evaluation with physical submissions. \nThe award ceremony and exhibition will be held during Busan Design Festival (May 21–24) at BEXCO. \nWe look forward to seeing your design ideas at the 2026 IBDA and Busan Design Festival \nLearn more: https://adp.dcb.or.kr/en \nWDO Member: Design Council Busan
URL:https://wdo.org/event/2026-international-busan-design-award/
LOCATION:Busan\, Korea\, Republic of
CATEGORIES:Awards
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251028
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260307
DTSTAMP:20260420T173448
CREATED:20251126T144227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T144227Z
UID:10001035-1761609600-1772841599@wdo.org
SUMMARY:German Brand Awards – Registration Period
DESCRIPTION:The award that makes brand success visible. \nThe 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. \nRegister here: https://www.german-brand-award.com/en/ \nWDO Member: German Design Council
URL:https://wdo.org/event/german-brand-awards-registration-period/
LOCATION:Frankfurt\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Awards,Call for entries
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260131
DTSTAMP:20260420T173448
CREATED:20251126T143546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T143546Z
UID:10001033-1759881600-1769817599@wdo.org
SUMMARY:German Innovation Awards – Registration Period
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister now! \nRegister here: https://www.german-innovation-award.de/en/ \nWDO Member: German Design Council
URL:https://wdo.org/event/german-innovation-awards-registration-period/
LOCATION:Frankfurt\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Awards,Call for entries
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251031
DTSTAMP:20260420T173448
CREATED:20250616T132639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250616T132936Z
UID:10000980-1759276800-1761868799@wdo.org
SUMMARY:SDGs Design International Awards 2025
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe theme of the year 2025 is Living in an Era of Conflict- “Societal Design Transcending Boundaries”. \n \nLearn more: https://uni.dongseo.ac.kr/adcf/index.php?pCode=MN8000043&mode=view&idx=983 \nWDO Member: Dongseo University\, College of Design
URL:https://wdo.org/event/sdgs-design-international-awards-2025/
LOCATION:Busan\, Korea\, Republic of
CATEGORIES:Awards,Call for entries
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260401
DTSTAMP:20260420T173448
CREATED:20250929T140650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T141040Z
UID:10001006-1758758400-1775001599@wdo.org
SUMMARY:C-IDEA Design Award 2026
DESCRIPTION:The C-IDEA Design Award is the world’s annual juried design competition. It aims to recognize and promote visionary talents in a wide array of categories ranging from communication design\, industrial design\, architecture\, interior design\, fashion design\, and new media.\nThe jury comprises twenty countries with over thirty representatives from high-profile designers and educators. The C-IDEA Design Award aims to recognize outstanding design with social value. \nLearn more: https://cidea-union.com/2026-call-for-entries/
URL:https://wdo.org/event/c-idea-design-award-2026/
LOCATION:Adelaide (Australia)
CATEGORIES:Awards,Call for entries
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260101
DTSTAMP:20260420T173448
CREATED:20251208T142035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T142035Z
UID:10001042-1756684800-1767225599@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Design Xiaoxiang Awards 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Design Xiaoxiang Awards 2025\, hosted by the School of Design\, Hunan University\, is a leading industrial design competition in Changsha\, China. Under the theme “Design Empowerment · Innovation and Entrepreneurship”\, it promotes integration of advanced manufacturing and modern services\, fosters AI-driven design innovation\, and supports sustainable regional growth through creativity and industry–academia collaboration. \nLearn more: https://dxx.design-engine.org/enIntroduction \nWDO Member: Hunan University
URL:https://wdo.org/event/design-xiaoxiang-awards-2025/
LOCATION:Changsha\, China
CATEGORIES:Awards
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250721
DTSTAMP:20260420T173448
CREATED:20250703T210118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T210153Z
UID:10000990-1749513600-1753055999@wdo.org
SUMMARY:The 6th Goldreed Industrial Design Award
DESCRIPTION:Goldreed Industrial Design Award (GIDA) is a new international design award sponsored by the Xiongan Future Industrial Design Institute (XIDI)\, with the aim of discovering the future of design\, inspire the quality of future living and empower the future city. \nLearn more: https://www.goldreedaward.com/en \nWDO Member: Xiongan Future Industrial Design Institute
URL:https://wdo.org/event/the-6th-goldreed-industrial-design-award/
LOCATION:Xiongan New Area\, China
CATEGORIES:Awards,Call for entries
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250523
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250816
DTSTAMP:20260420T173448
CREATED:20250522T143408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T143408Z
UID:10000967-1747958400-1755302399@wdo.org
SUMMARY:2025 Better Design Award
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 Better Design Award is now open for global entries! \nSubmit from May 23 to August 15 (GMT+8 Beijing Time).\nCategories include Product Design (Main & Special Competitions) and Design for Industry.\nThemes: Industrial Cornerstone\, Better Life\, Future Design\, and AI & Robotics.\nNo entry fee.\nPrize pool: RMB 4.2 million. \nWe can’t wait to see your work. \nSubmit your entry now: https://www.bdaward.com/ \nWDO Member: Shenzhen Industrial Design Profession Association
URL:https://wdo.org/event/2025-better-design-award/
LOCATION:Shenzhen\, China
CATEGORIES:Awards,Call for entries
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250906
DTSTAMP:20260420T173448
CREATED:20250505T141259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250505T141259Z
UID:10000953-1745884800-1757116799@wdo.org
SUMMARY:German Design Award – Registration Period
DESCRIPTION:Design changes the world — the German Design Awards make it visible. \nThe internationally acclaimed awards honour projects that drive innovation\, embrace responsibility and open up new perspectives through design. Initiated by the German Design Council\, the German Design Awards stand for design excellence with purpose — interdisciplinary in thinking\, globally connected\, and strategically relevant. \nWebsite: https://www.german-design-award.com/en \nWDO Member: German Design Council
URL:https://wdo.org/event/german-design-award-registration-period/
LOCATION:Frankfurt\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Awards,Call for entries
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250801
DTSTAMP:20260420T173448
CREATED:20250501T195532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T195532Z
UID:10000951-1745798400-1754006399@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Taipei Design Award 2025: Call for Global Entries
DESCRIPTION:The “Taipei Design Award” has entered its 18th 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\, designers and creative talents from all over the world are attracted to participate\, shaping Taipei’s future city image and enhancing Taipei’s design visibility.  \nIn order to promote the development of sustainable cities and at the same time strengthen the close link between the Taipei Design Award brand and Taipei City\, the “Taipei Impact Design Award” had been established in 2023. With the theme of “Sustainability and Inclusion”\, it will collect works that will solve the problems of Taipei City\, Improve the quality of life of citizens or the sustainable city topics\, and encourage design to be included in Innovative concepts such as sustainable development\, resilient cities\, net zero carbon emissions\, humanistic care\, and shared inclusion.  \nThe Taipei Design Award is not only a competition\, but also a platform for creative exchange and design sharing\, promoting cross-domain dialogue and co-creation of a better life\, thereby driving the value upgrade of the entire industry chain. \nLearn more: https://www.taipeidaward.taipei/?lang=en \nWDO Member: China Productivity Center
URL:https://wdo.org/event/taipei-design-award-2025-call-for-global-entries/
LOCATION:Taipei\, Taiwan
CATEGORIES:Awards,Call for entries
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250501
DTSTAMP:20260420T173448
CREATED:20250417T204534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T204534Z
UID:10000943-1744329600-1746057599@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Call for entries: Don Norman Design Awards 2025
DESCRIPTION:Don Norman Design Award (DNDA)\, a non-profit organization that promotes the practice and education of Humanity-Centered Design (HCD+)\, extended its call for applications for the DNDA25 HCD+ Project Awards to April 30\, 2025. DNDA recognizes early-career practitioners who take a Humanity-Centered Design approach to address challenges at the community level and educational programs that train people to positively impact societal issues. \nRecognizes projects aimed at societal needs that address at least one of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals\, follow the spirit of Humanity-Centered Design and provide evidence of potential for meaningful outcomes. Projects can take many forms\, from physical devices to software to changes in organizational structures. Groups whose applications are deemed to be of high relevance and potential will be asked to submit a full proposal. \nSubmit: https://dnda.design/
URL:https://wdo.org/event/call-for-entries-don-norman-design-awards-2025/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Awards,Call for entries
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260128
DTSTAMP:20260420T173448
CREATED:20250905T125643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250905T125643Z
UID:10001001-1744243200-1769558399@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Designverse Awards 2025-2026
DESCRIPTION:Designverse Awards is the world’s first design ecosystem big data research award\, dedicated to honoring design institutions\, enterprises\, organizations\, and individuals that have made outstanding contributions to the greater design industry chain in the fields of space design (architecture\, landscape\, interior\, technical consultancy\, professional consultancy\, specialized consultancy)\, product design (product design\, product branding)\, and social innovation (brands\, events). \nLearn more: https://www.designverse.com.cn/en/article/space/452086
URL:https://wdo.org/event/designverse-awards-2025-2026/
LOCATION:Shanghai\, China
CATEGORIES:Awards,Call for entries
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250911
DTSTAMP:20260420T173448
CREATED:20250825T130856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T130856Z
UID:10000999-1743465600-1757548799@wdo.org
SUMMARY:BLT Built Design Awards
DESCRIPTION:BLT Built Design Awards recognize and honour the expertise of all professionals involved in the realization of outstanding projects\, on a global basis — from architecture firms and interior design experts to construction products and landscape architecture. \nLearn more: https://bltawards.com/ \nWDO Member: Three C Group GmbH
URL:https://wdo.org/event/blt-built-design-awards/
LOCATION:Zurich\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Awards
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250625
DTSTAMP:20260420T173448
CREATED:20250320T134953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T134953Z
UID:10000920-1742169600-1750809599@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Call for Entries: Golden Pin Design Award 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Golden Pin Design Award is now open for entries! The Golden Pin Concept Design Award is also accepting submissions for innovative proposals.\n​\nThe competition spans four major categories: Product Design\, Communication Design\, Spatial Design\, and Integration Design. Entries are open until June 24th\, 17:00 (GMT+8 Taipei Time). Participants who complete registration and payment by May 20th\, 17:00\, can enjoy an early-bird discount. \nWe can’t wait to see your work. Submit your entry now. \nWDO Member: Taiwan Design Research Institute (TDRI)
URL:https://wdo.org/event/call-for-entries-golden-pin-design-award-2025/
LOCATION:Taipei\, Taiwan
CATEGORIES:Awards,Call for entries
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250701
DTSTAMP:20260420T173448
CREATED:20250318T195435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T201425Z
UID:10000917-1742169600-1751327999@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Seoul Design Award 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Seoul Design Award honors designers who have ingeniously tackled everyday challenges\, fostering a harmonious and sustainable relationship between people\, society\, and the environment. \nSince its inception in 2019\, the award has discovered design solutions that enhance urban living globally. Subsequently\, it has consistently showcased public design solutions driven by collaborative efforts to address common challenges in daily life\, while also advocating for their widespread expansion. \nWhat sets the Seoul Design Award apart from numerous other accolades worldwide is its focus on “acknowledging” and “encouraging” designers who have attempted to improve people’s daily lives through creative solutions. \nNow in its sixth year\, the Seoul Design Award serves as a distinguished platform for designers who have made positive societal changes. It aims to disseminate worldwide various designs contributing to sustainable everyday living. \nWDO Member: Seoul Design Foundation \nTheme\nDesigns for sustainable daily life that aim for harmony between people and the environment \nSubmission period\n17 March 2025 – 30 June 2025 3PM KST \nEligibility\nIndividual designers or groups and enterprises with international designers \nDesign Areas\nAll designs within the last 5 years \n\nArea 1: Main Award\nArea 2: Concept Award\n\nFocus Areas \n\nHealth & Peace\nEqual Opportunities (Universal design)\nEnergy & Environment (Upcycling\, Recycling)\nCities & Communities\n\nSubmissions are now open: https://seouldesignaward.awardsplatform.com/
URL:https://wdo.org/event/seoul-design-award-2025/
LOCATION:Seoul\, Korea\, Republic of
CATEGORIES:Awards,Call for entries
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250517
DTSTAMP:20260420T173448
CREATED:20250306T142900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T150921Z
UID:10000909-1741046400-1747439999@wdo.org
SUMMARY:ICONIC Awards 2025 – Registration Period
DESCRIPTION:Pioneering architecture. Holistic interior design. Innovative products. Everything on one platform. \nThe ICONIC AWARDS honor innovative projects and sustainable solutions in architecture\, product and interior design. The year’s most groundbreaking projects are presented on the global stage. This is where the industry’s thought leaders come together. \nWDO Member: German Design Council – Rat für Formgebung
URL:https://wdo.org/event/iconic-awards-2025/
LOCATION:Frankfurt\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Awards
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250516
DTSTAMP:20260420T173448
CREATED:20250305T145546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T145546Z
UID:10000907-1740787200-1747353599@wdo.org
SUMMARY:UX Design Awards – Open Call for Entries
DESCRIPTION:UX Design Awards – Autumn 2025: Open for Submissions until 15 May \nThe UX Design Awards – Autumn 2025 call for participation is open for submissions until 15 May 2025. Companies\, agencies\, professionals\, and young designers worldwide are invited to enter their best work in three competition categories: “Product” and “Concept” for the professional sector and “New Talent” for up-and coming designers. \nAll details and competition dates and deadlines are available on the awards website
URL:https://wdo.org/event/ux-design-awards-open-call-for-entries/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Awards
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250228
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250301
DTSTAMP:20260420T173448
CREATED:20250109T151831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250109T151831Z
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SUMMARY:Call for entries: A' Design Award and Competition
DESCRIPTION:A’ Design Award became one of the World’s largest design accolade thanks to passionate and competent contributions of participants who have provided their feedback on new and original perspectives on how to make a better design award that serves the society. The active role played by the early participants\, as well as its founders were relevant to be able to create a design competition the world had not experienced before. The A’ Design Competition aims to continue to support cultural and technological innovations that bring positive radical change to our lives\, improving our life styles\, our environment and society. Every year\, we are honoured to give the A’ Design Award to exceptional and outstanding personalities in the field of design; these are the people that represent the very best of mankind\, the people who contribute building a better society with their ideas\, innovations and intelligence.
URL:https://wdo.org/event/call-for-entries-a-design-award-and-competition/
LOCATION:Como (Italy)\, Como\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Awards,Call for entries
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250311
DTSTAMP:20260420T173448
CREATED:20250206T141458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T141458Z
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SUMMARY:Compasso d’Oro International Award
DESCRIPTION:Applications are now open for the Compasso d’Oro International Award\, the global edition of the world-renowned Italian design award\, founded in 1954 by Gio Ponti. It is the first time to accept international applications. \n\n\n\nIn collaboration with the        \, the special edition of the Compasso d’Oro International Award for 2025 has been inspired by the theme of the upcoming 2025 World Expo in Osaka\, “Designing Future Society for Our Lives”\, which will be held in Osaka from     \, \, aiming at guiding the international community’s efforts in designing a sustainable society that addresses the needs and aspirations of individuals and their lives. \n\n\n\nThe award offers an exceptional opportunity\, providing designers and design brands with a platform to be recognized as          .
URL:https://wdo.org/event/compasso-doro-international-award/
LOCATION:Osaka\, Osaka\, Japan
CATEGORIES:Awards,Call for entries
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250203
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250510
DTSTAMP:20260420T173448
CREATED:20250206T140904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T140904Z
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SUMMARY:International Busan Design Award
DESCRIPTION:Design Council Busan presents the 2025 International Busan Design Award (IBDA)\, fostering innovation\, industry growth\, and global design exchanges. \nEntries are divided into General and Youth divisions under an open theme. Judging includes online screening and offline evaluation with physical submissions. \nThe award ceremony and exhibition will be held during Busan Design Festival (June 26–29) at BEXCO. \nWe look forward to seeing your design ideas at the 2025 IBDA and Busan Design Festival! \nWDO Member: Design Council Busan
URL:https://wdo.org/event/international-busan-design-award/
LOCATION:Busan (Republic of Korea)\, Busan\, Korea\, Republic of
CATEGORIES:Awards
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251002
DTSTAMP:20260420T173448
CREATED:20250704T184751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250704T184751Z
UID:10000991-1735689600-1759363199@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Call for entries: 2025 APDC Awards
DESCRIPTION:APDCAWARDS is an international design event sponsored and hosted by APDC Asia Pacific Design Center. It has been 14 years since its foundation. The design works of all previous contests are created by outstanding design institutes and designers\, which come from  Mainland China\, Hong Kong\, Taiwan (Chinese Taipei)\, Malaysia\, Singapore\, Indonesia\, Dubai\, Italy\, France\, Netherlands\, Denmark\, Canada and other countries and regions. \nLearn more: http://www.apdc-awards.org/info/detail/id/1155 \nWDO Member: Asia Pacific Design Center
URL:https://wdo.org/event/call-for-entries-2025-apdc-awards/
LOCATION:Shanghai\, China
CATEGORIES:Awards,Call for entries
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250721
DTSTAMP:20260420T173448
CREATED:20250617T144854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T210311Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Design Intelligence Award
DESCRIPTION:Established in 2015\, the Design Intelligence Award (DIA) is the first international academy award in China’s design field. It serves as a platform for the evaluation\, promotion\, exchange and cooperation of contemporary innovative design\, as well as an innovation accelerator that transforms creative ideas into industry and the future. With “Intelligence of Humanity\, Living Wisdom\, Fusion of Tech & Art\, Brain of Industry\, Empathetic Life Intelligence\, and New-Quality Intelligent Form” as its core values\, DIA champions the return to the fundamental essence of design “Intelligent Manufacturing”. \nCall for entries: https://en.di-award.org/press/detail/1081.html\nSubmission deadline: 20 July 2025\nExtended deadline: 20 September 2025 \nWDO Member: Zhejiang Modern Intelligence and Manufacturing Promotion Center (DIA)
URL:https://wdo.org/event/2025-design-intelligence-award/
LOCATION:Hangzhou\, China
CATEGORIES:Awards,Call for entries
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250602
DTSTAMP:20260420T173448
CREATED:20241219T201405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T201405Z
UID:10000869-1734566400-1748822399@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Good Design Award 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design and Metropolitan Arts Press Ltd. present the Museum’s annual GOOD DESIGN® Awards Program for the most innovative and cutting-edge industrial\, product\, and graphic designs produced around the world. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEach year\, The Chicago Athenaeum presents the GOOD DESIGN® Awards Program for the  most innovative and cutting-edge industrial\, product\, and graphic designs produced around the world.
URL:https://wdo.org/event/good-design-award-2025/
LOCATION:Chicago\, United States
CATEGORIES:Awards
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250301
DTSTAMP:20260420T173448
CREATED:20241206T142758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T142758Z
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SUMMARY:Singapore Good Design 2025: Make Your Mark!
DESCRIPTION:The 12th Edition of the Singapore Good Design (SG Mark) Awards is now on! \nEvery designer leaves a distinct imprint—what defining projects have marked your journey toward design excellence? We invite you to showcase how your exceptional work has shaped the world in the different disciplines of design\, leaving a lasting impact on communities and the environment. \nSubmit now to join the ranks of previous Singapore Good Design Award winners! \nLearn more: sgmark.org \nWDO Member: Design Business Chamber Singapore
URL:https://wdo.org/event/singapore-good-design-2025-make-your-mark/
LOCATION:Singapore\, Singapore
CATEGORIES:Awards
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241012
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250118
DTSTAMP:20260420T173448
CREATED:20241219T193322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T193427Z
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SUMMARY:red dot product design award 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Red Dot Design Award is an international design competition. The accompanying distinction “Red Dot” has become established internationally as one of the most sought-after marks of quality for good design. The award breaks down into the three different disciplines “Red Dot Award: Product Design”\, “Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design” and “Red Dot Award: Design Concept”. Each competition is held once every year. \nThe Red Dot Award: Product Design is an international design competition whose origins date back to 1955. Manufacturers and designers from all over the globe can choose from roughly 51 categories in which to register their best products. In line with the motto “In search of good design and innovation”\, a jury evaluates all of the entries and only awards a Red Dot to products that win them over with high design quality. \nThe Regular registration phase for the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2025 ends on 17 January 2025.
URL:https://wdo.org/event/red-dot-product-design-award-2025/
LOCATION:Essen (Germany)\, Essen\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Awards
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240909
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250116
DTSTAMP:20260420T173448
CREATED:20240913T145032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T145032Z
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SUMMARY:C-IDEA Design Award
DESCRIPTION:The C-IDEA Design Award is the world’s annual juried design competition. It aims to recognize and promote visionary talents in a wide array of categories ranging from communication design\, industrial design\, architecture\, interior design\, fashion design\, and new media.\nThe jury comprises twenty countries with over thirty representatives from high-profile designers and educators. The C-IDEA Design Award aims to recognize outstanding design with social value.
URL:https://wdo.org/event/c-idea-design-award-2/
LOCATION:Adelaide (Australia)
CATEGORIES:Awards,Call for entries
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240905
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250206
DTSTAMP:20260420T173448
CREATED:20240913T150301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240913T150301Z
UID:10000826-1725494400-1738799999@wdo.org
SUMMARY:IF DESIGN STUDENT AWARD 2025
DESCRIPTION:The iF DESIGN STUDENT AWARD\, one of the world’s most recognized design competitions for young talent\, officially launches the registration phase for the year 2025. \nStudents and young graduates of design-related courses and programs are invited to submit their innovative concepts by February 5\, 2025. \nCreative solutions that meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) can be uploaded at ifdesign.com. International design experts who form the jury will award the prestigious label\, the iF DESIGN STUDENT AWARD 2025\, as well as EUR 50\,000 in prize money to the best concepts. \nWDO Member: iF International Forum Design GmbH
URL:https://wdo.org/event/if-design-student-award-2025/
LOCATION:Hannover (Germany)\, Hannover\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Awards,Call for entries,Student competition
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240901
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241116
DTSTAMP:20260420T173448
CREATED:20240912T201751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T202032Z
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SUMMARY:UX Design Awards Call for Entries
DESCRIPTION:The awards present great experiences and accomplished solutions – across all fields and industries – twice per year. Enter your best products and concepts for the UX Design Awards until 15 November 2024! \n➵ Gain international recognition and showcase your experience excellence.\n➵ Have your work endorsed by leading industry experts.\n➵ Earn appreciation and credit for your design teams and people.\n➵ Leverage the awards’ high recognition in the professional field to attract design talent.
URL:https://wdo.org/event/ux-design-awards-call-for-entries-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Awards,Call for entries
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241021
DTSTAMP:20260420T173448
CREATED:20240708T151450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T160114Z
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SUMMARY:Lilac Creative Design Award
DESCRIPTION:Established by WDO Member Harbin Design Center\, the Lilac Creative Design Award recognizes creative design work through a competitive evaluation process. The 2024 call for entries is now open\, accepting submissions from the industrial\, digital\, visual and cultural design fields. \nCall for entries: 6 July to 20 October 2024 (deadline extended)\nEvaluation: 24 October to 10 December 2024\nAward ceremony: December 2024\nExhibition tour: From November 2024\nWDO Member: Harbin Design Center
URL:https://wdo.org/event/lilac-creative-design-award/
LOCATION:Harbin (China)\, Harbin\, China
CATEGORIES:Awards
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