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...
Prize summary: $10,000
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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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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...
Prize summary: $10,000
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...
Prize summary: The winning team will be invited to present their project at an Autodesk VIP networking event with all expenses paid.
Farmani Group / European Product Design Award
Deadline
Aug 20, 2026
1 week from now
The European Product Design Award (EPDA) enters the final stretch of its 2026 call for entries. Open to students and professionals alike, EPDA has grown into one of the most comprehensive design competitions worldwide. T...
Prize summary: Prestigious EPDA Trophy, international media exposure, inclusion in the EPDA Book, and a live invitation to the historic Awards Ceremony in Venice, Italy.
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...
Prize summary: $1000 , exposure, Winning design will be built and presented in multiple shows
AweSnapp Art Awards
Deadline
Sep 10, 2026
1 month from now
The AweSnapp Monthly Art Awards celebrates exceptional artists from around the world by recognizing creativity, originality, and artistic excellence. Each month, artists of all backgrounds are invited to submit their bes...
Prize summary: Selected artists will be featured across the AweSnapp platform, reaching a global audience of collectors, curators, galleries, and fellow artists.
BCAF-Eastern Heritage Art Fund & rams foundation(Germany)
Deadline
Sep 30, 2026
1 month from now
The initiative is jointly presented by the Eastern Heritage Art Fund, established by the Beijing Contemporary Art Foundation (BCAF) and Pechoin, together with the Rams Foundation in Germany. The challenge aims to support...
Prize summary: 30300USD
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...
Prize summary: Winner certificate, winner badge, international recognition, publication, and media exposure
Busan Textile & Fashion Industries Association
Deadline
Oct 06, 2026
1 month from now
The 30th Busan International Textile Design Competition | Theme | Open Theme | Eligibility | Open to all applicants who are high school students or older | Application Period | June 1 (Mon) ~ October 6 (Tue), 2026,...
Prize summary: Grand Prize : KRW 2,000,000 (1 winner) / Top Excellence Award : KRW 1,000,000 (2 winners) Total Prize Money : KRW 7,300,000
Organized by the School of Architecture, Tianjin University and Urban Environment Design (UED) Magazine. Endorsed by the Union Internationale des Architectes (UIA).
Deadline
Oct 10, 2026
2 months from now
The UIA-HYP CUP 2026 International Student Competition in Architectural Design is now open for entries. Now in its 15th consecutive edition, the competition is the only UIA-endorsed international student architecture com...
Prize summary: Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes, plus honorable mentions and certificates.
Volume Zero Competitions
Deadline
Oct 23, 2026
2 months from now
A Home is a space that is intimate to all of us. It goes beyond an everyday function of being a physical shelter for people and their activities; a home connects with its users at a personal and emotional level. Our h...
Prize summary: Prizes of total USD 5000, broken down as follows: 1st Prize: USD 2500;;2nd Prize: USD 1500;;3rd Prize: USD 1000
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