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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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Speak through posters
Speak through posters

Amaanitvam foundation

Deadline

Apr 25, 2026

1 day from now

🎨 AMAANITVAM FOUNDATION presents ✨ Speak Through Posters – Online Poster Making Competition ✨ 🖌️ Show your creativity and raise your voice for social change! This competition focuses on important themes: 🌸 Wome...

Asia Open to everyone Prize: Cash Prize

Prize summary: 1000

𝐔𝐈/𝐔𝐗 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐓𝐘𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 ["Transforming Food Supply Chains with Innovative Digital Experiences"]

🚀 [𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐔𝐈/𝐔𝐗 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐓𝐘𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍: 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐓𝐎-𝐀-𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐍 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔] 🚀 Calling all Diploma and Undergraduate students around the globe! 🌏✨ Are you ready to redefine the future of technology? Proto-A-Thon 2026 is of...

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

Prize summary: 1500+

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

MAD STARS

Deadline

May 25, 2026

1 month 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

2 months 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

Radical Innovation Hospitality Product
Radical Innovation Hospitality Product

Radical Innovation

Deadline

Aug 03, 2026

3 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

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

Volume Zero Competitions

Deadline

Dec 03, 2026

7 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

Adventure AI Advertisement Making
Adventure AI Advertisement Making

Sage University Bhopal

Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

6 days ago

Powered by AI, Driven by Creativity. The Future of Advertising Starts Here! The School of Journalism & Mass Communication (SOJMC), SAGE University Bhopal invites you to be a part of an exciting creative platform where...

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

Prize summary: Winner: $442.24 (₹41,000) * 🥈 First Runner-Up: $334.38 (₹31,000) * 🥉 Second Runner-Up: $226.51 (₹21,000)

2026 International Busan Design Award
2026 International Busan Design Award

Busan Metropolitan City, Design Council Busan

Deadline

Apr 17, 2026

6 days ago

2026 International Busan Design Award (IBDA): Busan Metropolitan City, Busan Office of Education and Design Council Busan are calling for submissions to its 2026 International Busan Design Award (IBDA), inviting all unde...

Global Open to everyone Prize: Cash Prize

Prize summary: Prize and prize money (Prize Money and Award, Trophy)

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