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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 month from now

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.

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

Taiwan Design Research Institute

Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

1 week 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)

2026 Ocean Content Contest
2026 Ocean Content Contest

Korea Marine Industry Association

Deadline

Jun 19, 2026

2 weeks from now

I. Contest Overview • Eligibility: Open to anyone interested in the ocean (*applications must be submitted as an individual). • Categories: Two categories - 1. Short-form Video 2. Goods Idea Contest (AI tools may be us...

Global Open to everyone Prize: Cash

Prize summary: Total 5,400,000 (KRW)

Cordless Lamp Innovation Contest
Cordless Lamp Innovation Contest

https://www.desall.com/

Deadline

Jun 24, 2026

3 weeks 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

3 weeks 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.

Student Kitchen Design
Student Kitchen Design

CasaLux

Deadline

Aug 28, 2026

2 months 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

3 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

2026 Call for Entries 「The 30th Busan International Textile Design Competition」
2026 Call for Entries 「The 30th Busan International Textile Design Competition」

Busan Textile & Fashion Industries Association

Deadline

Oct 06, 2026

4 months 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,...

Global High school Students Bachelor Master PhD Prize: Cash Prize

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

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

4 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

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