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  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Global Youth Design Challenge (GYDC)

    Shanghai , China

    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 […]

  • The First Rongchang Pottery Creative Design Competition

    Chongqing , China

    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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Valencia Design Fest 2026

    Valencia , Spain

    The València Design Fest is a month-long celebration of Mediterranean creativity, bringing together professionals, design firms, and the public. Organized by WDO Member Design Foundation of the Region of Valencia, […]

  • France Design Week

    Paris , France

    After a remarkable 2025 edition, France Design Week returns from September 18 to 30, 2026, opening up Paris Design Week, for a new series dedicated to creation and innovation. This […]

  • Biophilia Summit 2026

    Online

    Biophilia in Practice: Sensing, Belonging, Regenerating 24 September 2026 | Online | 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM CEST Join Living Future Europe for the fourth edition of the Biophilia Summit, […]

  • Atlanta Design Festival

    Atlanta , United States

    Atlanta Design Festival is a platform to celebrate, convene, & connect creative industries. The festival invites the brightest creative leaders and organizations to host installations, exhibitions, design and architecture tours, […]

  • Feria Hábitat València

    Valencia , Spain

    Hábitat Valencia is a well-established project recognized as the leading international showcase for the Spanish habitat industry, featuring a wide range of furniture, lighting, décor, upholstery, and bedding. In 2026, it offers an […]

  • XXI Tallinn Design Festival

    Tallinn , Estonia

    Disainiöö / Tallinn Design Festival is the largest design festival in the Baltics, bringing together designers, entrepreneurs, students and design enthusiasts. For over twenty years it has been a key […]

  • Design Week Mexico

    Mexico City , Mexico

    Design Week Mexico (DWM) is an annual festival celebrating architectural innovation, industrial design, and contemporary craftsmanship. The upcoming edition will take place from October 5 to October 11, 2026, bringing […]

  • Pavilion 2026

    Bogóta , Colombia

    Pavilion is an international event based in Bogotá, Colombia, conceived to share creation and practice-based research in creative disciplines. The event is open to anyone interested in design, architecture, art, […]