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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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UIA-HYP CUP 2026 International Student Competition in Architectural Design
UIA-HYP CUP 2026 International Student Competition in Architectural Design

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...

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

Prize summary: Cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes, plus honorable mentions and certificates.

Call For Ideas: Tiny House 2026 Architecture Competition
Call For Ideas: Tiny House 2026 Architecture Competition

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...

Global Open to everyone Prize: Other award

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

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

2 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

Perfume Refill Cap Design
Perfume Refill Cap Design

https://www.desall.com/

Deadline

Nov 26, 2026

3 months from now

Perfume Refill Cap Design A leading multinational company in the packaging industry and Desall invite you to design an innovative and reusable dispensing cap for refilling perfume bottles at home. The proposed solution...

Global Open to everyone Prize: Cash

Prize summary: 5000

Anthology Creative Competitions - Writing, Art & Photography
Anthology Creative Competitions - Writing, Art & Photography

Anthology Magazine

Deadline

Nov 30, 2026

3 months from now

Offering a variety of competitions established to encourage and promote visual artists and writers, the Anthology Creative Awards provide a platform for emerging creatives to publish their work. There are eight categorie...

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

Prize summary: Up to €1000 per competition, and publication

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

Volume Zero Competitions

Deadline

Dec 03, 2026

4 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

4 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

Logo design competition
Logo design competition

Cheval Venda

Deadline

Jan 21, 2034

7 years from now

Cheval Venda (chevalvenda.com) is a brand for horses in Sweden. and was founded to help riders and horse owners to navigate in the djungle of equpment, products and advice. We know how hard it is to know what actually wo...

Europe Open to everyone Prize: Publicity

Prize summary: 1:st price is internship and possible stake in the upcoming product.

"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 days ago

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

1 day ago

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

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