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

Volume Zero Competitions

Deadline

Dec 03, 2026

2 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

2 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

2027 French Fashion Awards
2027 French Fashion Awards

International Awards Associate

Deadline

Jan 21, 2027

3 months from now

Beyond the Runway. Recognising Excellence Across the Global Fashion Industry. Fashion today influences far more than what people wear. The French Fashion Awards is an international competition celebrating outstanding...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East Open to everyone Prize: Recognition/Award

Prize summary: Certificate, Eligibility to Purchase Statuette

2027 French Design Awards
2027 French Design Awards

International Awards Associate (IAA)

Deadline

Jan 21, 2027

3 months from now

The French Design Awards is an international design competition honouring excellence across architecture, interior, product, packaging, fashion, landscape, conceptual, UX, and UI design. Recognising visionary designers,...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East High school Students Bachelor Master PhD Open to everyone Prize: Mixed/Other

Prize summary: Award, Promotional & Marketing Tools/Materials

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.

Seeds of Tomorrow: Global Youth Arts & Writing Competition
Seeds of Tomorrow: Global Youth Arts & Writing Competition

Utopix Youth Magazine

Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

6 days ago

Are you an artist or writer looking to get published or share your work with a wider, international audience? This is your chance! Seeds of Tomorrow is a global youth arts & writing competition organized by Utopix You...

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East High school Students Open to everyone Prize: Recognition/Award

Prize summary: Top winners will be published and featured by Utopix Youth Magazine, with dedicated social media spotlights, winner interviews, and official certificates recognizing their work.

Future Snack Design
Future Snack Design

https://www.desall.com/

Deadline

Sep 17, 2026

4 days ago

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

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