un Design Award
Eligibility
The un Design Award welcomes architects, designers, developers, manufacturers, and clients from all over the world to participate. Professional entries will be judged against other professionals and student entries against other students.
Event Schedule
Early Bird: August 31, 2026
Regular: September 30, 2026
Final: October 31, 2026
Extended Final: November 25, 2026
Announcement date: December 15, 2026
Fee
Early Bird
Professional: $239; Student: $59
Regular
Professional: $269; Student: $79
Final
Professional: $299; Student: $99
Extended Final
Professional: $299; Student: $99
Registration Method
Participants must create an account on the official website, providing their personal information such as username, email, and phone number. After registration, participants can submit their entries, including design descriptions and high-resolution images. All entries must be accompanied by the required entry fee.
Judging Guidelines
Judges meticulously evaluate each entry based on its artistry, innovation, functionality, societal impact, and sustainability, aiming to provide the most authoritative verdicts.
Winner Package
All winners will receive the following benefits for free: an electronic certificate, a winner’s logo suitable for any scenario, and display their winning works online. The “Best of Year” in six major categories will receive a free winner package, and other winners can customize trophies and certificates at their own expense.
Awards and Prizes
Best of the Year, Platinum, Gold and Silver.
Contact Information
Organizer: International Competition Association
Contact Email: info@undesignawards.com
Website: www.undesignawards.com
Short Description
Initiated in Washington, D.C., USA, the un Design Award is an annual international design competition launched by the International Competition Association (ICA). Centered around the theme “The Self is the World,” the competition embraces an operational philosophy of being “undefined”. Its aim is to discover and recognize the most influential, outstanding designs and innovative talents worldwide.
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Organizer
International Competition Association
Link to Competition
Link to Registration form
Prizes
Best of the Year, Platinum, Gold and Silver.
Type of Competition
Open to the public/Minimum requirements (Open to anyone that complies with the requirements), Single stage (Winners selected immediately)
Who can Participate
professionals and students.
Dates and Time Frame
Registration Closes November 25, 2026
Deadline to Submit Project November 25, 2026
Winners announcement Date December 15, 2026
Languages
English
Location of Competition
USA
Additional Information
Banner, Poster, Brochure or Triptic of Competition