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Cash prize

Global Youth Design Challenge (GYDC)

BCAF-Eastern Heritage Art Fund & rams foundation(Germany)

Global Europe Asia North America South America Africa Oceania Middle East High school Students Bachelor Master PhD Open to everyone
Closed Sep 30, 2026 1 day ago

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Global Youth Design Challenge (GYDC)

About the competition

The initiative is jointly presented by the Eastern Heritage Art Fund, established by the Beijing Contemporary Art Foundation (BCAF) and Pechoin, together with the Rams Foundation in Germany. The challenge aims to support the next generation of young designers worldwide, encourage dialogue and integration between Eastern and Western aesthetics, and explore how design can move beyond conceptual expression into meaningful social transformation.Inspired by the design philosophy of legendary German industrial designer Dieter Rams, this year’s annual theme is:LESS, BUT BETTER.

Prize

Cash

30300USD

Deadline

September 30, 2026

1 day ago

Eligibility

High school Students, Bachelor, Master, PhD, Open to everyone

Open worldwide unless noted.

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