The 8th International Idea Award for Universal Design for All

About the competition

Announcement of the 8th International Idea Award for Universal Design(Design for All)



1. Overview

- Name: The 8th International Idea Award for Universal Design for All

- Date: March 2026 to September 2026

- Categories: Architecture, Tourism, Product

- Participants: Individuals and Teams of 3 or fewer

- Organized by: Korea Disabled People’s Development Institute (KODDI)

- Sponsored by: Ministry of Health and Welfare; Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism; Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resorces; LH(Korea Land & Housing corporation); Korea Tourism Organization; Korea Institute of Design Promotion



2. Topics

A. Topic: Universal Design for All

- Designed to be safe and usable for everyone, regardless of disability, gender, age nationality, etc. according to the seven principles of universal design(UD*).

* ① equitable use ② flexibility in use ③ simple and intuitive use ④ easily recognizable information ⑤ tolerance for error ⑥ low physical effort ⑦ sufficient space for access and use

B. Special bonus points for all categories (architecture, tourism, products): Various types of sports environments* or products that incorporate universal design

* Bonus points are awarded if the project includes sports and physical education facilities, such as fitness centers, sports facilities (including community sports facilities), sports viewing environments, and sports facilities within tourist attractions.

- Entries may also take the form of ideas related to universal design policies—including operational systems, service programs, and manuals—aimed at improving user services across all sectors, such as architecture, tourism, and product design.



3. Public offering schedule

A. Public Notice: March 19, 2026(Thu) to July 24, 2026(Fri)

B. Submit: July 13, 2026(Mon) ~ July 24, 2026(Fri) until 15:00(KST)

C. 1st Screening: August 5, 2026(Wed)

D. Announcement of preliminary results: August 7, 2026(Fri)

* Posting on the homepage (www.koddi.or.kr/ud)

E. 2nd Screening (Open Audition): August 20, 2026(Thu.)

* Scheduled at E-room Center & Online

F. Results Announcement and Award Ceremony: September 4, 2026(Fri.)

* Award ceremony and result announcement will be held at the same time.

G. Exhibition of winning works : To be held during UD Awareness Week in september 2026

* Exhibition of awards: At Universal Design Week Exhibition(planned)

* Award reveal: September 4 (Fri), after the awards show

※ The above schedules are subject to change due to the organizer’s circumstances.





4. Submit on the website: www.koddi.or.kr/ud



5. Contact

- UD Environmental Policy Planning Team, Department of Universal Design Environment, Korea Development Disabilities policy Institute

- e-mail: kspks@koddi.or.kr

- Online: https://www.koddi.or.kr/ud/write?bo_table=sub6_2