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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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Call for Applications! YOUNG STARS MAD Competition 2026
Call for Applications! YOUNG STARS MAD Competition 2026

MAD STARS

Deadline

May 25, 2026

1 week from now

● Overview - Title: YOUNG STARS MAD Competition 2026 - Period: 25 August (Tue) – 28 August (Fri), 2026 (KST) ※ Please refer to the official website for detailed schedule. - Venue: SIGNLEL BUSAN and the Haeundae Area...

Global Bachelor Prize: Mixed/Other

Prize summary: Gold, Silver, Bronze, Crystal

Golden Pin Concept Design Award 2026
Golden Pin Concept Design Award 2026

Taiwan Design Research Institute

Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

1 month from now

The Golden Pin Concept Design Award has officially opened its 2026 global call for entries, welcoming students, designers, and companies to submit innovative concepts that have not yet been realized before December 31, 2...

Global Open to everyone Prize: Cash Prize

Prize summary: NT$300,000 (approx. US$9,300)

Cordless Lamp Innovation Contest
Cordless Lamp Innovation Contest

https://www.desall.com/

Deadline

Jun 24, 2026

1 month from now

Cordless Lamp Innovation ContestA leading company in the lighting sector, in collaboration with Desall, is looking for innovative ideas for a cordless lamp designed for off-grid contexts and adaptable to one or more of t...

Global Open to everyone Prize: Cash

Prize summary: Award € 5000

Young Creators For Christ
Young Creators For Christ

Jesus Bearers

Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

1 month from now

Young Creators for Christ (YCC) is a creative competition for children and teenagers, organised by Jesus Bearers. It is open to young people aged 4 to 18 across four creative categories — storytelling (writing), photogra...

Africa High school Students Open to everyone Prize: Mixed/Other

Prize summary: 2 million naira worth of prizes and scholarships

Radical Innovation Hospitality Product
Radical Innovation Hospitality Product

Radical Innovation

Deadline

Aug 03, 2026

2 months 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

2 months 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.

Future Snack Design
Future Snack Design

https://www.desall.com/

Deadline

Sep 17, 2026

4 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

Call for ideas Radicepura Garden Festival VI Edition | Gardens of hope Cultivating Coexistence
Call for ideas Radicepura Garden Festival VI Edition | Gardens of hope Cultivating Coexistence

Radicepura Garden Festival

Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

5 months from now

The Radicepura Garden Festival, since it started in 2017, it is the first major international event intended to promote the culture of Mediterranean gardens, involving the main players of landscaping, art & architecture,...

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

Prize summary: The 8 winning projects will be realized in the Radicepura Horticultural Park

Call For Ideas: Unbox 2026 Architecture Competition
Call For Ideas: Unbox 2026 Architecture Competition

Volume Zero Competitions

Deadline

Dec 03, 2026

6 months from now

As Volume Zero celebrates a decade of shaping global architectural discourse, we are proud to introduce our 30th international architecture competition THE UNBOX 2026: a call to rethink the "DNA" of our shared environmen...

Global Open to everyone Prize: Other award

Prize summary: Prizes of total USD 10000, broken down as follows: 1st Prize: USD 5000;;2nd Prize: USD 2500;;3rd Prize: USD 1500;;Gold Mention: USD 1000

Call For Ideas: Micro Living 2026 Architecture Competition
Call For Ideas: Micro Living 2026 Architecture Competition

Volume Zero Competitions

Deadline

Dec 03, 2026

6 months from now

Marking a decade of pioneering global design discourse, Volume Zero is proud to announce the launch of its 29th international architecture competition: Micro Living 2026. This landmark edition marks a significant milesto...

Global Open to everyone Prize: Other award

Prize summary: Prizes of total USD 10000, broken down as follows: 1st Prize: USD 5000;;2nd Prize: USD 2500;;3rd Prize: USD 1500;;Gold Mention: USD 1000

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