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Design Student Competitions

Design competitions span product design, UX, graphic communication, service design and interaction design. They ask students to tackle briefs from real brands and social organisations, producing work that can go directly into production or public display. Prizes range from mentorship with senior designers and studio internships to publication in international design annuals. These competitions are ideal for building a portfolio that stands out to employers, graduate schools and clients who want proof of your ability to deliver under a creative brief.

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Autodesk Designathon 2026
Autodesk Designathon 2026

KnowledgePoint Limited

Deadline

Jul 03, 2026

1 week ago

The Autodesk Designathon is an international online design challenge for engineering and industrial design students. You’ll enhance your Autodesk Fusion skills and compete against other student teams from around the...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East Bachelor Master Prize: Mixed/Other

Prize summary: The team placing first will be invited to a fully paid in-person learning experience at the Autodesk in the UK. Cash prizes will also be awarded to 2nd and 3rd placed teams.

"Infrastructure as a System" : a contest open to all students
"Infrastructure as a System" : a contest open to all students

InfraVision

Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

2 weeks from now

Following the success of last year’s edition, InfraVision, the Think Tank founded by Vauban and Altermind, is pleased to announce the 2nd edition of its international student competition in 2026. This new competition...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East Bachelor Master PhD Prize: Cash Prize

Prize summary: €7,000 for first place, €5,000 for second place, and €3,000 for third place.

Student Video Contest
Student Video Contest

Colorado Women's Hall of Fame

Deadline

Aug 01, 2026

2 weeks from now

Her Colorado: Stories Across 8 Regions invites Colorado students from 6th grade through their last year of undergraduate study to create a 2–5-minute original video honoring a CWHF inductee from one of Colorado's 8 regio...

North America High school Students Bachelor Prize: Cash Prize

Prize summary: Grand Prize $1,000, Runner-Up $500, Third Place $250

Radical Innovation Hospitality Product
Radical Innovation Hospitality Product

Radical Innovation

Deadline

Aug 03, 2026

3 weeks from now

As Radical Innovation celebrates its 20th Anniversary, our mission remains to discover and support ideas that shape the future of hospitality. Entries should showcase an innovative hospitality product that improves hotel...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East Open to everyone Prize: Mixed/Other

Prize summary: Money, Exposure, Networking, Experience, Award

LSE Generate Global Innovation Challenge
LSE Generate Global Innovation Challenge

Crimson Education and LSE Generate

Deadline

Aug 04, 2026

3 weeks from now

The LSE Generate Global Innovation Challenge (LGIC) is a global, fully virtual innovation and problem-solving competition for high school students (ages 13–18). Hosted in partnership with LSE Generate - the entrepreneur...

Global High school Students Prize: Mixed/Other

Prize summary: Win up to $2,500, gain hands-on experience with LSE Social Enterprise founders, and earn a recognized certificate while building key leadership and strategy skills.

CapCut AI Festival CRE[AI]TE 2026
CapCut AI Festival CRE[AI]TE 2026

CapCut

Deadline

Aug 10, 2026

4 weeks from now

The canvas is ready. What will you CRE[AI]TE? We are excited to launch CapCut’s 1st AI Festival, a global celebration of original work and the imagination AI makes possible. Submissions are now open through Augus...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East High school Students Bachelor Master PhD Open to everyone Prize: Cash Prize

Prize summary: $10,000

Autodesk Buildathon
Autodesk Buildathon

KnowledgePoint Limited

Deadline

Aug 10, 2026

4 weeks from now

Join the Autodesk Buildathon on 17 - 18 August, a two-day international online design challenge for students to design for impact, and develop real-world skills used in architecture, construction, and engineering industr...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East Bachelor Master PhD Prize: Trip/Experience

Prize summary: The winning team will be invited to present their project at an Autodesk VIP networking event with all expenses paid.

Student Kitchen Design
Student Kitchen Design

CasaLux

Deadline

Aug 28, 2026

1 month from now

The CasaLux Student Kitchen Design Competition invites Interior Design students from across the United States to design a complete kitchen concept using real products from leading industry partners. Our primary sponsor i...

North America High school Students Bachelor Prize: Mixed/Other

Prize summary: $1000 , exposure, Winning design will be built and presented in multiple shows

Future Snack Design
Future Snack Design

https://www.desall.com/

Deadline

Sep 17, 2026

2 months from now

Future Snack Design 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...

Global Open to everyone Prize: Cash

Prize summary: Award €5000

Creative Communication Award (C2A) 2026
Creative Communication Award (C2A) 2026

Farmani Group

Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

2 months from now

The Creative Communication Award (C2A) 2026 is an international competition recognizing excellence in communication design, advertising, digital media, photography, packaging, branding, and visual communication. Open...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East Bachelor Master Open to everyone Prize: Recognition/Award

Prize summary: Winner certificate, winner badge, international recognition, publication, and media exposure

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