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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260411
DTSTAMP:20260530T190713
CREATED:20251124T022708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T022814Z
UID:10001031-1763424000-1775865599@wdo.org
SUMMARY:International Biennial Poster Design Terras Gauda 2026
DESCRIPTION:The International Biennial Poster Design Terras Gauda celebrates its 25th anniversary\, firmly established as a key event in the global poster design calendar. Since 2001\, it has gathered more than 21\,000 posters from 100 countries across the five continents. \nTerras Gauda Winery will award €16\,000 in prizes (€10\,000 for the winner and three Honorable Mentions worth €2\,000 each)\, and will bring together all participating posters in a one-month public exhibition. \nLearn more: https://franciscomantecon.com/2026/
URL:https://wdo.org/event/international-biennial-poster-design-terras-gauda-2026/
LOCATION:Vigo\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Call for entries,Competition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250908
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251210
DTSTAMP:20260530T190713
CREATED:20250915T161225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T161225Z
UID:10001002-1757289600-1765324799@wdo.org
SUMMARY:DOpla Tableware Innovation
DESCRIPTION:New Product Design contest: DOpla and Desall are looking for innovative new products in the sustainable tableware sector\, with the goal of redefining the brand’s identity and recognizability through a distinctive value proposition. You are invited to design new solutions that represent an authentic transformation\, showing that DOpla is present on store shelves not passively\, but with a unique\, strong\, recognizable identity that looks toward the future. Deadline: 09 December 2025. \nLearn more: https://bit.ly/DOpla-Tableware-Innovation
URL:https://wdo.org/event/dopla-tableware-innovation/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Competition
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250816
DTSTAMP:20260530T190713
CREATED:20250804T133734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T133900Z
UID:10000994-1749600000-1755302399@wdo.org
SUMMARY:2025 The HCZ Cup China (DEHUA) Ceramic Industrial Design Competition
DESCRIPTION:The 9th “He Chaozong Cup” China (Dehua) Ceramic Industry Design Competition is now open to participants from all over the world! \nThe “He Chaozong Cup” competition was founded in 2017 and is currently the most continuous competition in the international ceramic design field. It is the most authoritative platform for evaluation\, promotion\, and cooperation. \nThe total bonus is 400\,000 RMB! \nWe can’t wait to see your work！ \nLearn more: http://www.iden.cn/home/Dcompete/detail?id=1137 \nWDO Member: China National Institute of Ceramic Industry Design
URL:https://wdo.org/event/2025-the-hcz-cup-china-dehua-ceramic-industrial-design-competition/
LOCATION:Quanzhou\, China
CATEGORIES:Call for entries,Competition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250603
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250701
DTSTAMP:20260530T190713
CREATED:20250618T144409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T144409Z
UID:10000983-1748908800-1751327999@wdo.org
SUMMARY:2025 Big International Design Competition - “Public space design Project 2”
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Busan Metropolitan City and Design Council Busan\, the 2025 Big International Design Competition – “Public Space Design Project 2” calls for global proposals for Place Making and Public Goods Design along a 2km urban corridor in Busan\, South Korea. This two-stage international competition aims to realize outstanding public design through detailed design\, prototyping\, and installation. The final awardee will implement at least seven types of public facilities on site. \nSubmit your project: https://en.big-idc.kr/ \nWDO Member: Design Council Busan
URL:https://wdo.org/event/2025-big-international-design-competition-public-space-design-project-2-2/
LOCATION:Busan\, Korea\, Republic of
CATEGORIES:Call for entries,Competition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250422
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250520
DTSTAMP:20260530T190713
CREATED:20250514T192211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T192254Z
UID:10000962-1745280000-1747699199@wdo.org
SUMMARY:2025 Big International Design Competition - “Public space design Project 2”
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Busan Metropolitan City and Design Council Busan\, the 2025 Big International Design Competition – “Public Space Design Project 2” calls for global proposals for Place Making and Public Goods Design along a 2km urban corridor in Busan\, South Korea. This two-stage international competition aims to realize outstanding public design through detailed design\, prototyping\, and installation. The final awardee will implement at least seven types of public facilities on site. \nSubmit your proposal: https://en.big-idc.kr/ \nWDO Member: Design Council Busan
URL:https://wdo.org/event/2025-big-international-design-competition-public-space-design-project-2/
LOCATION:Busan\, Korea\, Republic of
CATEGORIES:Call for entries,Competition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250320
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251129
DTSTAMP:20260530T190713
CREATED:20250501T191752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250501T191752Z
UID:10000949-1742428800-1764374399@wdo.org
SUMMARY:24th Andreu World International Design Contest
DESCRIPTION:70 Years Manufacturing a Better World  \nSince 1955\, Andreu World has developed a solid industrial culture based on the manufacture of high-quality seating and tables. Good design\, production capacity and a commitment to sustainability are our main hallmarks. On the occasion of their 70th anniversary\, this special edition invites participants to present a seat and/or table design that reflects and conforms to the values that have guided Andreu World’s journey over these seven decades: sustainability\, innovation\, quality (timelessness-industrial culture)\, and social commitment. \nThe call for entries is now open until 28 November 2025. \nLearn more: https://andreuworld.com/en/talent/design-contest \nWDO Member: Andreu World
URL:https://wdo.org/event/24th-andreu-world-international-design-contest/
LOCATION:Valencia\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Call for entries,Competition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250130
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250331
DTSTAMP:20260530T190713
CREATED:20250310T140129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T140217Z
UID:10000913-1738195200-1743379199@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Next Gen Design Open Call: Redesign Tomorrow\, Today
DESCRIPTION:The Next Gen Design Competition invites young creatives living in Europe (ages 18–35) to propose bold\, sustainable solutions under the theme “Redesign Tomorrow\, Today.” \nThe competition encourages participants to address pressing challenges such as circular product design\, food waste solutions\, new materials\, sustainable textiles\, and much more. Selected projects will be featured in the Next Gen Design Traveling Exhibition\, which will tour Europe’s leading design festivals – Mikser Festival in Belgrade\, designaustria during Vienna Design Week\, What Design Can Do in Amsterdam\, Barcelona Design Week and Skopje Design Week. Winners will also join the Next Gen Design Residency Program\, gaining hands-on experience\, collaboration opportunities\, and a chance to win a monetary award for the best residency project. \nFor submission guidelines\, themes\, and prizes\, visit nextgendesign.eu/open-call.  \nThe deadline to apply is March 30th\, 2025. \nNext Gen Design is supported by the European Union through the Creative Europe Programme. The project brings together five leading European design platforms and festivals: Skopje Design Week\, Mikser Festival from Belgrade\, designaustria from Vienna\, What Design Can Do from Amsterdam\, and the Barcelona Design Week.
URL:https://wdo.org/event/next-gen-design-open-call-redesign-tomorrow-today/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Call for entries,Competition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240531
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240801
DTSTAMP:20260530T190713
CREATED:20240603T133528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T133528Z
UID:10000761-1717113600-1722470399@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Vision 2074 - For a Sustainable Paradise Call for Exhibition Submissions
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a collaborative exhibition hosted by World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024\, San Diego State University\, The San Diego Architectural Foundation and The American Institute of Architects San Diego Chapter! \nDesign Challenge \nAs we celebrate the 50th anniversary of “Temporary Paradise?” (1974)\, one of the few forward projecting planning documents for our multinational region\, we call upon our designers of the region to boldly envision what our region can become in the next 50 years and beyond. Catalyzed by World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024 (WDC 2024)\, we are calling for specific designs that address social\, structural and climatic challenges that will define our region into the distant future. \nUsing “Temporary Paradise?” as an inspiration\, we encourage participants to communicate their ideas through a poetic\, passionate voice and engaging imagery. Building on ideas and images from “Temporary Paradise?” is encouraged. Multinational teams are encouraged but not required.  Sole practitioners are equally encouraged. \nSchedule \n5.31.24 – Competition announcement \n7.31.24 – Project submission deadline \n8.1.24-8.19.24 – Jury Process \n8.20.24 – Winners notified \n9.26.24 – AIASD Conference with Vision 2074 focus @ Park & Market \n9.26.24-12.5.24 – Exhibition at SDSU University Gallery \n10.11.24 – Pecha Kucha Night \nThis project is a World Design Capital 2024 Community Initiative\, Authored by James Brown and Bruce Appleyard. \nAll submissions should be sent to vision2074@wdc2024.org.  \nWDO Member: World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024
URL:https://wdo.org/event/vision-2074-for-a-sustainable-paradise-call-for-exhibition-submissions/
LOCATION:San Diego\, United States
CATEGORIES:Call for entries,Competition
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://wdo.org/wp-content/uploads/vision2074-e1717421651716.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240513
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240716
DTSTAMP:20260530T190713
CREATED:20240627T153945Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240627T154137Z
UID:10000786-1715558400-1721087999@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Call for entries: 2024 Taiwan International Student Design Competition
DESCRIPTION:In accordance with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals proposed by the United Nations in 2015\, the theme “Equality” calls on students to treat others with the same level of respect and warmth. Students are encouraged to blend and co-create a more beautiful and diverse society through the power of design. This aims to realize the vision of ‘Equal Respect and Universal Love; Embracing Diversity and Fostering Harmony’. \nOnline Registration & Submissions: 20th May- 15th July\, 2024 \n–  Total Prize Money is up to US$125\,000 \n–  The largest Student Design Competition in the world \n–  International Design Associations Endorsed Special Awards \n–  No Registration or Entry Fee \nSubmit your design works now: https://www.tisdc.org/en/login \nFor more information\, please visit: https://www.tisdc.org/en/downloads
URL:https://wdo.org/event/call-for-entries-2024-taiwan-international-student-design-competition/
LOCATION:Taipei\, Taiwan
CATEGORIES:Call for entries,Competition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240513
DTSTAMP:20260530T190713
CREATED:20240509T135152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T135152Z
UID:10000745-1715472000-1715558399@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Call for entries to Seats of Understanding
DESCRIPTION:The 15th International Design Contest Trieste Contemporanea \nThe new edition of this ideas competition\, founded in 1995 by Italian scholar of aesthetics and design Gillo Dorfles\, is an initiative towards “GO! 2025—Nova Gorica and Gorizia European Capital of Culture 2025” event. The initiative is carried out under the patronage of the Central European Initiative (CEI) and the ADI\, the Italian Association for Industrial Design. \nCandidates are invited to submit an original and unpublished project for an iconic item of street furniture: a functional seating installation (e.g. a bench)\, that could also represent symbolic meanings linked to historical location of Nova Gorica/Gorizia (cities forming one continuous urban area on the Italian-Slovenian border) and the sharing of cultural values. \nParticipation is open\, without charge\, to professionals of any age from Central Eastern Europe. The competition has a total prize fund of € 10\,000\,00. \nContestants have to apply by May 12\, 2024 through the online application form on the Trieste Contemporanea website. \nThe award ceremony will take place in Trieste by the end of June 2024. The panel of judges will also select a number of best designs to be displayed in a final exhibition in Trieste alongside the award ceremony. \nRead the RULES of the competition. \nInfo: https://www.triestecontemporanea.it/en/ \nContact: info@triestecontemporanea.it
URL:https://wdo.org/event/call-for-entries-to-seats-of-understanding/
LOCATION:Venice\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Competition
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wdo.org/wp-content/uploads/Immagine_15th-International-Design-Contest.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241102
DTSTAMP:20260530T190713
CREATED:20240618T151848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240618T151848Z
UID:10000780-1714176000-1730505599@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Tsinghua University “Design+” Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition
DESCRIPTION:The competition is themed on “Design Futures\, Empower Youth” and explores innovative opportunities in areas such as future products and services\, future spaces and environments\, future arts and fashion\, future health and well-being\, future tourism and cultural creativity\, future science popularization and education. It focuses on new industries\, new models\, and new momentum driven by design innovation\, with an emphasis on cultivating strategic designers and chief design officers of the future. \nWDO Member: Academy of Arts & Design\, Tsinghua University
URL:https://wdo.org/event/tsinghua-university-design-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-competition/
LOCATION:Beijing\, China
CATEGORIES:Call for entries,Competition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240501
DTSTAMP:20260530T190713
CREATED:20240327T194659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240521T131309Z
UID:10000719-1711929600-1714521599@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Call for Submissions: Binational Poster Exhibition WDC 2024 Club
DESCRIPTION:Launching April 1\, the WDC 2024 Club Exhibition is a transformative and impactful youth poster showcase that confronts the pressing challenges facing our region. This exhibition stands as a canvas of change\, offering the emerging generation a platform to channel their boundless imagination through design\, with a resolute aim to address and resolve critical issues that affect our community. \nThe WDC 2024 Club Exhibition is a youth design showcase aimed at addressing pressing regional challenges. It provides a platform for young designers to express their creativity and tackle critical issues through art. The exhibition features various categories focused on innovation and problem-solving\, such as Design for Youth & Education and Design to Solve Homelessness. Through their creativity\, these artists aim to inspire a brighter\, more inclusive\, and sustainable future for the community. Join us in celebrating the transformative power of art and design in addressing regional challenges. \nWDO Member: World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024
URL:https://wdo.org/event/call-for-submissions-binational-poster-exhibition-wdc-2024-club/
LOCATION:San Diego\, United States
CATEGORIES:Call for entries,Competition,Exhibition,World Design Capital
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240811
DTSTAMP:20260530T190713
CREATED:20240523T145653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T145653Z
UID:10000757-1710720000-1723334399@wdo.org
SUMMARY:World Rattan IronCrafts Capital Cup Industrial Design Competition
DESCRIPTION:In 2019\, Anxi County in China was awarded the title of “World Capital of Rattan Iron Art” by the World Crafts Council. By 2023\, Anxi’s rattan iron industry had a total output value of 28.6 billion yuan. To further address the industry’s design needs\, Anxi is launching the inaugural World Rattan Iron Crafts Capital Cup Industrial Design Competition. This event aims to explore how design can empower new developments\, opportunities\, and layouts for Anxi’s rattan iron craft industry. \nWDO Member: Quanzhou Industrial Design Association
URL:https://wdo.org/event/world-rattan-ironcrafts-capital-cup-industrial-design-competition/
LOCATION:Quanzhou\, China
CATEGORIES:Call for entries,Competition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240601
DTSTAMP:20260530T190713
CREATED:20240318T135149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240318T135216Z
UID:10000711-1710720000-1717199999@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Crescents and Stars for Packaging Competition
DESCRIPTION:Applications started for ‘Crescent and Stars for Packaging’ competition that packaging producers\, suppliers\, packaging designers and brand owners that introduce their products to the market can. Organized by ASD Turkish Packaging Manufacturers Association for the 11th time this year\, competitors that rank the highest can apply at WorldStar and AsiaStar Competitions as well. \n  \nWDO Member: ASD Turkish Packaging Manufacturers Association
URL:https://wdo.org/event/crescents-and-stars-for-packaging-competition-2/
LOCATION:Istanbul\, Turkey
CATEGORIES:Call for entries,Competition
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240601
DTSTAMP:20260530T190713
CREATED:20240221T163130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T163237Z
UID:10000702-1706745600-1717199999@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Crescents and Stars for Packaging Competition
DESCRIPTION:The Competition\, which is indicated to be one of the most prestigious awards organized in Turkiye also accepts applications from abroad and rewards unique packaging designs\, different and innovative packaging applications that made their mark in the industry worldwide. Packaging manufacturers & suppliers\, packaging designers and brand owners releasing their products to the market can participate in the Crescents and Stars for Packaging Competition. \nWDO Member: ASD Turkish Packaging Manufacturers Association
URL:https://wdo.org/event/crescents-and-stars-for-packaging-competition/
LOCATION:Istanbul\, Turkey
CATEGORIES:Competition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240715
DTSTAMP:20260530T190713
CREATED:20240605T143427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T143427Z
UID:10000764-1704067200-1721001599@wdo.org
SUMMARY:DESIGN INTELLIGENCE AWARD 2024
DESCRIPTION:The 2024 Design Intelligence Award (DIA) Call for Entries has been open to global participants. In the past years\, DIA has received more than 51\,000 entries from 70 countries and regions. \nBefore the registration deadline on July 14\, 2024 (24:00\, GMT+8)\, any design company\, design team\, employed designer\, independent designer or young designer can sign up for the competition through the DIA official website and compete for up to RMB 1\,000\,000 from the annual bonus pool of RMB 5\,000\,000. \nWDO Member: Zhejiang Modern Intelligence and Manufacturing Promotion Center (DIA)
URL:https://wdo.org/event/design-intelligence-award-2024/
LOCATION:Hangzhou\, China
CATEGORIES:Call for entries,Competition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231220
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240226
DTSTAMP:20260530T190713
CREATED:20231222T220407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T220454Z
UID:10000643-1703030400-1708905599@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Call for entries for logo and tagline design
DESCRIPTION:Global designers\, institutions\, schools\, and creatives: \nTo create a globally recognized image\, showcase the innovative\, open\, and vibrant Nanshan to the world\, and facilitate its development\, Nanshan District is launching a contest for its logo and tagline design. \nWe look forward to your participation! \n\n Submission Period and Evaluation Process\n\n(I) Contest Announcement: December 20\, 2023 \n(II) Submission Deadline: 24:00\, February 25\, 2024 (Beijing Time) \nThe deadline refers to the time at which the email is received\, and submissions received after this time will not be eligible. \n(III) Evaluation and Results Announcement: February 28\, 2024 – March 31\, 2024 \n\nII. Awards\n\n(I) Logo Design \n– Gold Award (1 winner): ¥200\,000 RMB and Award Certificate (*The winning work will be a priority to be adopted as the logo of Nanshan District in Shenzhen.) \n– Finalist Awards (4 winners): ¥50\,000 RMB and Award Certificate \n– Popularity Award (1 winner): ¥15\,000 RMB \n(II) Tagline Design \n– Gold Award (1 winner): ¥40\,000 RMB and Award Certificate \n(*The winning work will be a priority to be adopted as the Tagline of Nanshan District in Shenzhen.) \n– Finalist Awards (4 winners): ¥10\,000 RMB and Award Certificate \n– Popularity Award (1 winner): ¥5\,000 RMB \nNote: The prizes above are pre-tax. Winners should comply with the tax regulations of relevant countries (including but not limited to the People’s Republic of China) and regions. \n  \nⅢ. Submission \nnanshanip@szns.gov.cn (for domestic participants) \nnanshanip@163.com (for global participants) \n  \nOrganizers \nHosted by: Nanshan District People’s Government \nOrganized by: Shenzhen Nanshan Integrated Media Center \nCo-organized by WDO Member: Shenzhen Industrial Design Profession Association
URL:https://wdo.org/event/call-for-entries-for-logo-and-tagline-design/
LOCATION:Shenzhen\, China
CATEGORIES:Call for entries,Competition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231208
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231224
DTSTAMP:20260530T190713
CREATED:20231211T220849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231211T220849Z
UID:10000642-1701993600-1703375999@wdo.org
SUMMARY:GOOD DESIGN IZMIR_8 "RECONCILIATION"
DESCRIPTION:Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Mediterranean Academy is organizing Good Design Izmir_8 with the theme “Reconciliation” this year. The event unfolds the theme with confrontation\, dialogue\, mediation\, repair\, and harmony keywords\, and discusses the transforming role of design from being a problem-solving tool to building generative dialogues. It programs a series of design events throughout the city in dialogue and cooperation with all stakeholders around the Mediterranean and in Europe.
URL:https://wdo.org/event/good-design-izmir_8-reconciliation/
LOCATION:Izmir\, Turkey
CATEGORIES:Awards,Competition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240406
DTSTAMP:20260530T190713
CREATED:20240103T153619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T153619Z
UID:10000646-1700438400-1712361599@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Open call to make me! 2024
DESCRIPTION:The international make me! competition is one of the most innovative design events in Europe and a key part of the Łódź Design Festival. The most important goal of make me! is to forecast upcoming trends and support young designers (aged 20-35) who are ready to enter the industry. Finalists of previous editions emphasize the opportunities that have opened up for them by participating in the competition\, including: becoming known in the design community\, promotion through numerous publications and subsequent exhibitions.
URL:https://wdo.org/event/open-call-to-make-me-2024/
CATEGORIES:Call for entries,Competition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240129
DTSTAMP:20260530T190713
CREATED:20231205T222824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231205T222824Z
UID:10000641-1698796800-1706486399@wdo.org
SUMMARY:6th International Novel Natural Stone Design Competition
DESCRIPTION:The International Novel Natural Stone Design Competition\, which will be held for the 6th time this year\, is open to the participation of design students and aims to increase the competitiveness of the natural stone sector with the original designs and products to be put forward by young and talented designers. The project category is “decorative home goods” to be produced from existing natural stone or natural stone residues.
URL:https://wdo.org/event/6th-international-novel-natural-stone-design-competition/
LOCATION:Izmir\, Turkey
CATEGORIES:Competition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230901
DTSTAMP:20260530T190713
CREATED:20230808T142012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230808T142012Z
UID:10000599-1690848000-1693526399@wdo.org
SUMMARY:Global Design Graduate Show 2023
DESCRIPTION:This proactive initiative in collaboration with Gucci has been created for all creative students graduating this year in all art & design categories such as interiors\, architecture\, visual communication\, film\, fashion\, textiles\, visual arts\, contemporary craft\, industrial & product design and more! \nOpen internationally to all art and design undergraduate or postgraduate students graduating from September 2022 – August 2023. \nDEADLINE TO APPLY: August 31 2023
URL:https://wdo.org/event/global-design-graduate-show-2023/
LOCATION:United Kingdom\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Competition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230601
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231116
DTSTAMP:20260530T190713
CREATED:20230714T184020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T184020Z
UID:10000595-1685577600-1700092799@wdo.org
SUMMARY:25TH INTERNATIONAL BICYCLE DESIGN COMPETITION (IBDC)
DESCRIPTION:The 25th International Bicycle Design Competition (IBDC) is now open for entries. \nThis year’s theme is “Intelligence. Sustainability. Cool Lifestyle”. We invite entrants to design entries with intelligent technologies\, sustainable considerations\, and ideas that shows personal new lifestyles. \nThe competition benefits includes winning NT$200\,000 (Gold Award)\, cooperating with bicycle companies\, and exposing at Taipei International Cycle Show.
URL:https://wdo.org/event/25th-international-bicycle-design-competition-ibdc/
LOCATION:Taichun\, Taiwan
CATEGORIES:Competition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230525
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230716
DTSTAMP:20260530T190713
CREATED:20230519T142223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T144736Z
UID:10000569-1684972800-1689465599@wdo.org
SUMMARY:2023 Taiwan International Student Design Competition
DESCRIPTION:The theme of 2023TISDC is ‘Compassion’. TISDC would like to provide an opportunity to student designers to show the world their talents and designs. Three categories are included: Product Design\, Visual Design and Digital Animation. The theme “Compassion” is in accordance with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals adopted by the United Nations in 2015. We hope to encourage students of all nations to observe and care about the issues around them and in the world. \nWDO Member: ASIA UNIVERSITY
URL:https://wdo.org/event/2023-taiwan-international-student-design-competition/
LOCATION:Taipei (Taiwan)\, Taipei\, Taiwan
CATEGORIES:Competition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231202
DTSTAMP:20260530T190713
CREATED:20230512T161153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230512T161153Z
UID:10000566-1683590400-1701475199@wdo.org
SUMMARY:22nd Andreu World International Design Contest
DESCRIPTION:The 22nd Andreu World International Design Contest has begun! Under the theme ‘Beyond the plastic wave’\, the challenge of this edition is to create innovative designs that use sustainable materials\, particularly those that help to reduce plastic waste and protect our planet. Whether you are a student or a professional designer\, you’re encouraged to put all your talent and creativity into creating designs that positively impact the planet. Entries are open until 1 December 2023. \nWDO Member: Andreu World 
URL:https://wdo.org/event/22nd-andreu-world-international-design-contest/
CATEGORIES:Awards,Call for entries,Competition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230801
DTSTAMP:20260530T190713
CREATED:20230426T164612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T164750Z
UID:10000555-1680307200-1690847999@wdo.org
SUMMARY:6th Chinese Design Award Design Competition
DESCRIPTION:Change is a global keyword in recent years. The design industry should unleash its dynamic intelligence in a changing world to be adaptable and move forward. The 6th Chinese Design Award Design Competition encourages designers to propose Chinese-style solutions in the ever-changing situation\, thereby contributing to the rapid development of Chinese-style modernization. \nWDO Member: China Industrial Design Intellectual Property Transaction Platform
URL:https://wdo.org/event/6th-chinese-design-award-design-competition/
CATEGORIES:Competition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230831
DTSTAMP:20260530T190713
CREATED:20230420T021900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T021900Z
UID:10000554-1680307200-1693439999@wdo.org
SUMMARY:2023 Quanzhou Second Zayton-cup International Design Competition
DESCRIPTION:As an international event\, the Quanzhou 2nd “Zayton-cup” International Design Competition aims to let design empower industry. Submissions for the competition are open as of 1 April 2023\, and it is free to enter. The 1st “Zayton-cup” International Design Competition is the first industrial design event in Fujian Province (China) whose participants exceeded 10\,000. \nWDO Member: Quanzhou Industrial Design Association
URL:https://wdo.org/event/2023-quanzhou-second-zayton-cup-international-design-competition/
CATEGORIES:Competition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230402
DTSTAMP:20260530T190713
CREATED:20230403T135451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T135451Z
UID:10000550-1675209600-1680393599@wdo.org
SUMMARY:SABIC CIRCUL-A-THON Design Competition
DESCRIPTION:CIRCUL-A-THON Challenge is a collaboration between SABIC\, a global leader in the chemical industry\, and innovation platform\, Plug and Play\, to find creative and visionary solutions in the field of circularity. The competition will reward up to $50\,000 for designs that address the real-life challenges in the packaging\, transportation\, healthcare\, and electronics industries with an emphasis on ease of reuse and recyclability of plastics throughout their life cycles.
URL:https://wdo.org/event/sabic-circul-a-thon-design-competition/
CATEGORIES:Competition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220804
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220927
DTSTAMP:20260530T190713
CREATED:20220902T161649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T161936Z
UID:10000344-1659571200-1664236799@wdo.org
SUMMARY:RAUMPLUS SPACE PLUS MAKE LIFE EXCITING ACCESSORIES ORGANIZATION PRODUCT DESIGN COMPETITION
DESCRIPTION:Jointly hosted by the high-end home brand in Europe\, raumplus\, and the international competition platform\, Young Bird Plan\, raumplus Space Plus Make Life Exciting Accessories Organization Product Design Competition\, with focus on the design of organization products for jewelry\, accessories\, watches and perfumes\, is open to all designers throughout the world. \nThis competition aims to call for the participation of talented designers and passionate amateurs domestically and worldwide whose fields include design\, art and fashion. The innovative ideas will be collected. The interpretation of design works will promote the public communication of home organization methods theory. More possibilities of organization products for jewelry\, accessories\, watches and perfumes will be explored. \nWebsite
URL:https://wdo.org/event/raumplus-space-plus-make-life-exciting-accessories-organization-product-design-competition/
LOCATION:Global event
CATEGORIES:Competition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221001
DTSTAMP:20260530T190713
CREATED:20220607T125718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220607T130517Z
UID:10000327-1651363200-1664582399@wdo.org
SUMMARY:FRESH IN\, SMART AIR AT HOME" SMART HOME ROBOT DESIGN COMPETITION
DESCRIPTION:Fresh IN-Smart Home Robot” is an important concept of TCL air conditioning for intelligent indoor air management targeted at its customers. This year\, TCL’s Smart Home Robot Design Competition (hosted by TCL Air Conditioning Division of TCL Industrial Holdings Co.\, Ltd.) features “Fresh IN\, Smart Air at Home” and recruits creative solutions with innovative thinking in new technologies\, materials\, experiences and looks from all over the world to meet the needs of new life scenarios. The entries are required to be ultimately creative that have not been industrialized before the competition\, in the form of drawings\, videos\, hand models (returned after the competition) etc. Apart from an incubation platform which will introduce resources from the industrial chain and supply chain provided by TCL Group\, R&D advisors and industry leaders will also be invited to provide project guidance for participants\, e.g. how to better commercialize projects\, thus injecting vitality into the business of air management. Abundant prizes totalled up to 130\,000 RMB. We welcome global participants to join the competition. Please note that entries submission deadline is Sep 30th.  \nWebsite \nWDO Member: Industrial Design Society of Shunde (IDSS)
URL:https://wdo.org/event/fresh-in-smart-air-at-home-smart-home-robot-design-competition/
LOCATION:Shunde (China)\, Shunde\, China
CATEGORIES:Call for proposals,Competition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220420
DTSTAMP:20260530T190713
CREATED:20220419T152354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220419T152643Z
UID:10000476-1650326400-1650412799@wdo.org
SUMMARY:21ST ANDREU WORLD DESIGN CONTEST: SPECIAL EDITION SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
DESCRIPTION:Reduce. Recycle. Re-use. We are looking for sustainable designs for the circular economy that help us take care of the planet. What would be yours? The 2022 edition of the Andreu World International Design Contest has started. For this occasion\, the objective is to design a chair or a table under a single premise: sustainable design. \nWebsite \nWDO Member: Andreu World
URL:https://wdo.org/event/21st-andreu-world-design-contest-special-edition-sustainable-design/
LOCATION:Valencia\, Spain
CATEGORIES:Competition
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