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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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

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Arts/Photography Design Fashion Social sciences

JING SHAN CREATIVE ART AWARDS 2026/27

Xia Jing Shan Arts and Culture Foundation

Deadline

Apr 30, 2027

6 months from now

With a total prize pool of NT$1.1 million, the JING SHAN CREATIVE ART AWARDS is now open for registration until September 30, 2026. We welcome creators from around the world to take part! ✧About the Awards Since its...

Global Open to everyone Prize: Mixed/Other

Prize summary: NT$1.1 million

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Arts/Photography Design

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.

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Arts/Photography Design Business Fashion Social sciences

Global Youth Design Challenge (GYDC)

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

Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

1 week ago

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...

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

Prize summary: 30300USD

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Arts/Photography Design

Creative Communication Award (C2A) 2026

Farmani Group

Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

1 week ago

The Creative Communication Award (C2A) 2026 is an international competition recognizing excellence in communication design, advertising, digital media, photography, packaging, branding, and visual communication. Open...