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  • Cordless Lamp Innovation Contest

    Online

    A leading company in the lighting sector, in collaboration with Desall, is looking for innovative ideas for a cordless lamp designed for off-grid contexts and adaptable to multiple scenarios (HORECA, home, camping, etc.). The product should feature a contemporary and functional design, ensure durability, and may integrate additional functions useful for its intended use. Deadline: […]

  • Global Sportswear Design Award

    Beijing , China

    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 […]

  • BDA Brand Award 2026

    Hong Kong SAR , Hong Kong

    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, […]

  • 2026 Australian Good Design Awards: Entries now open

    Sydney , Australia

    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 […]

  • 2026 Golden Pin Design Awards: Global Call for Entries Now Open!

    Taipei , Taiwan

    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

  • Future Snack Design

    Online

    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 […]

  • Call for Entries: GOOD DESIGN AWARD 2026

    Tokyo , Japan

    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 […]

  • Ánako 3D Printing Design Award for Solidarity 2026

    Lesignano de' Bagni , Italy

    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. […]