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The 2026 DIA is open for global entries. As China’s first international academy design award founded in 2015, it consists of the Product Group for market-ready designs and the Concept […]
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 […]
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. […]
Hella Jongerius is among the most influential designers of the past decades. Since the start of her career in the 1990s, she has created groundbreaking works in many different disciplines, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
The DesignEuropa Awards are the European Union's awards for design excellence. They recognise creativity in design, as well as influential figures in the field. The awards are a non-commercial competition […]
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 […]
«Ser al centro» is an international poster design competition launched by Universidad del Azuay, Cappelli Identity Design and Associazione Archivio Storico Olivetti, in collaboration with RUFA. Inspired by the theme […]
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 […]
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 […]
Immersive, design-driven learning in Milan — one of the world’s design capitals. Hands-on, interdisciplinary, and international, with lectures, studio visits, and project work within the Politecnico di Milano Design System. […]
Module is an open-air festival featuring selected concerts, DJ sets, audiovisual performances, engaging talks, and workshops. It transforms the Kulturcampus Frankfurt into a weekend full of sound, design, and discourse around […]
For 16 years, Paris Design Week, in synergy with Maison&Objet from September 10 to 14, has asserted its uniqueness among European design weeks. From September 10 to 19, 2026, international […]
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, […]
London Design Festival celebrates and promotes its city as the design capital of the world. The 24th edition will take place from 12–20 September 2026. Take part and share your […]
Design for Everyone is an invitation for all of San Diego to explore and celebrate design. Design shapes everything around us: what we wear, the spaces we live in, the […]
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 […]
