Unseen Imaging has opened submissions for the World Street Photo Awards 2026. The international competition invites photographers from around the world to participate with street photography that captures real, candid moments of life in public space. The best works will be awarded with cash prizes, certificates and international exposure. The total prize pool is €2,500.

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Confindustria Ceramica (the Italian Association of Ceramics) and the Italian Trade Agency are proud to announce that the 2026 edition of the Ceramics of Italy International Tile Competition is now open for entries. For the first time, Ceramics of Italy’s two long-standing competitions — the 30-year North American Design Competition and the 11-year La Ceramica e il Progetto based in Italy — are joining forces to recognize the best projects featuring Italian ceramic and porcelain tile on a global scale. The program expands the competition to honor outstanding projects by architects and interior designers worldwide that utilize ceramic and porcelain tile from Ceramics of Italy member brands. Selected by an esteemed international jury, winners will receive cash prizes and join a CEU-accredited trip to Bologna, Italy, where they will be honored at a special VIP award ceremony during Cersaie 2026 – the world’s leading exhibition for ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings.

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Photometria International Photography Festival, wishing to continue the promotion of modern photographic creation, announces a portfolio contest from 1st November to 15th December 2025. Participants are asked for one (1) portfolio of fifteen (15) photographs, of which eight (8) will be selected. Through them, the photographer will deal with a topic of his preference, an idea or even the narration of a story. The best nine (9) portfolios that will be selected will be the material of the exhibition entitled “Parallel Voices”, for 2026.

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The next round of the Red Dot Award: Brands & Communication Design has been announced. Prepare your best work for 2026. You are invited to take part in this international competition with creative works and integrated brand concepts. As a winner, you benefit from exclusive use of the Red Dot Label, which communicates news of your design strength in a high-profile manner. Furthermore, your project is presented to a wide audience via our digital channels, in the yearbook and in our museums.

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The James Dyson Award, a global design engineering competition that has supported more than 400 inventions, is open for submissions for 2026. The Award invites current and recent design and engineering students across 28 countries and regions to present ideas that tackle real-world problems. The James Dyson Award is your chance to make a name for yourself as an inventor. As well as winning a significant cash prize, you could generate media exposure to kick-start your career, earn the esteem of your peers – and perhaps gain the confidence to launch your own business.

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Following the success of last year’s edition, InfraVision, the Think Tank founded by Vauban and Altermind, is pleased to announce the 2nd edition of its international student competition in 2026. The 2nd international competition focuses on the theme “Infrastructure as a System: Rethink the Future”, challenging students to design innovative infrastructure projects that are resilient, adaptive, and sustainable in the face of climate, technological, and societal transitions. The winners will receive €7,000 for first place, €5,000 for second place, and €3,000 for third place.

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Model Young Package is a global design competition connecting emerging talents with experienced packaging professionals. This year’s theme, Unpacking Taboo, invites you to challenge conventions and explore what’s often left unspoken. Design packaging that goes beyond protection – create a paper-based prototype that sparks dialogue, breaks stigmas, and brings sensitive topics into everyday life. Think of intimate care, sexual wellness products, alternative ways of therapy, household items free from stereotypes or mental health support. Your design should be functional, respectful, and socially aware.

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Submissions are now open for the 2026 SEGD Achievement Awards, an annual celebration of those who exemplify excellence, innovation, and dedication to the field of experience design. These prestigious awards are more than a tradition — they honor the trailblazers, mentors, and innovators whose work leaves a lasting impact on SEGD and beyond. Whether it’s a thought leader pioneering new ideas, a collaborator uplifting the industry, or a designer pushing the boundaries of creativity, your nomination can shine a spotlight on their contributions. This year, SEGD is presenting Achievement Awards in six different categories.

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The 2026 Taiwan International Student Design Competition (TISDC), on the theme “Resilience“, has been announced. The purpose of TISDC is to encourage international creative design exchanges, develop creative design talents, showcase the international image of Taiwan on creative design, and establish Taiwan’s international design reputation. The total prize fund for 2026 is more than $120,000 in prize money — $13,000 of which are reserved for the winner of the Grand Prix. Awarding cups and certificates will also be awarded.

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Hiii Illustration 2025, the 13th edition of the Hiii Illustration International Awards is now open for entries. The competition is open for entries worldwide to illustrators, creative agencies, teachers, and students. It aims to discover outstanding illustration talents, recognize exceptional works, and promote the development of the illustration industry. In 2025, the 13th Hiii Illustration International Awards introduces for the first time two distinct sections: “Specific Theme” and “Free Theme“.

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