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Pavilion 2026 (Bogotá, Oct 7–9) invites creators to its Open Call: “Learning, (un)learning, and (re)learning”. Hosted by Universidad de los Andes, this conference shares practice-based research in design, arts, humanities and architecture. Submit projects in Transmedia, Perform, Exhibit, or Present formats by March 27, 2026. All entries undergo peer review and receive academic feedback. Accepted […]
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, […]
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
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 […]
The Seoul Design Award is an international competition awarded to designers and organizations that solve our daily problems with creative design and have a good influence on creating a harmonious relationship between people, society and environment. This award has attracted entries from 81 countries and has been esteemed by international experts as a prestigious platform […]
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 GYDC Global Youth Design Challenge, jointly initiated by the Beijing Contemporary Art Foundation (BCAF) -Pechoin Eastern Heritage Art Fund and Germany’s Rams Foundation. Inspired by the design philosophy of legendary German industrial designer Dieter Rams, this year’s annual theme is: LESS, BUT BETTER. The challenge aims to support the next generation of young designers […]
Pearl Academy, one of India's most prestigious fashion and design institutions, is proud to host the 29th Annual Conference of IFFTI in 2027. Set in the vibrant, creative heart of Mumbai, IFFTI 2027 invites global fashion and design communities together under one ambitious vision. The conference theme — Co-Creating Futures: Shaping Fashion Through Shared Imagination […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The competition aims to create synergy with Busan’s waterfront redevelopment initiatives and transform the existing summer-only facility into a year-round family-oriented destination, developing it as an eco-friendly waterfront leisure space. Under the theme “Establishing a Spatial Service Model for a Year-Round Family Water Recreation (Swimming Pool) and Leisure Complex,” the competition invites design proposals that […]
