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  • Call for entries – A’ Design Award and Competition

    Como , Italy

    Established in 2008, the A' Design Award is a massive, international, juried, academic and prestigious award for good design, recognizing outstanding creativity across every major industry, from industrial design and architecture to consumer goods, communication, digital products, fashion and services. Every year, A' Design Award & Competition recognizes and showcases the world's best products, projects, […]

  • Call for entries: Biesse International Design Award

    Torino Torino, Italy

    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, […]

  • Designverse Awards 2026-2027

    Shanghai , China

    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 […]

  • Perfume Refill Cap Design

    Online

    A leading multinational company in the packaging industry and Desall invite you to design a new refill dispensing cap for refilling perfume bottles at home, featuring a simple, intuitive, and safe mechanism that ensures a quick and convenient refilling experience while preventing direct contact between the user and the fragrance. Deadline: 26 November 2026. Learn […]

  • Phygital HORECA Experience Design

    Online

    A leading international coffee producer, together with Desall, invites you to conduct research, including fieldwork, into the best phygital interaction models currently available on the market. The objective is to identify solutions capable of connecting the physical experience in HORECA venues with digital services designed to enhance the customer experience, strengthen the relationship between the […]

  • Joseph Binder Award 2027

    Vienna , Austria

    The Joseph Binder Award 2027 (JBA27), organized by designaustria, is one of the world's leading international competitions for graphic design and illustration. It is a chance to test your work against global standards and gain international exposure. This year's theme, "Under Pressure," reflects the realities of creative practice today. Open worldwide to designers, illustrators, agencies, […]

  • C-IDEA Design Award 2027: Call for entries

    Online

    The C-IDEA Design Award is the Worlds’ 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. A yearbook and exhibition of the nominated designs are also presented as part of the event. […]