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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Creative Quarterly (CQ) magazine has opened its 84th international juried competition, inviting participation by professionals, as well as students. CQ seeks for the best art, advertising, design, illustration and photography done in the past six months. Winners’ work will be featured in Creative Quarterly’s online gallery and will become a part of their year-end published Annual. All winners will be featured in our 2026 Creative Quarterly Annual, a softbound book which will also list all runners-up.

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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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Communication Arts invites you to enter the most prestigious competition for creativity in graphic design, the Communication Arts Design Competition. Any design project printed, published or aired for the first time from May 2025 through May 2026 is eligible. Selected by a jury of leading design professionals, the winning entries will be distributed worldwide in the Communication Arts Design Annual, in print and digital editions, and on commarts.com, assuring important exposure to the creators of this outstanding work.

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Applied Arts Media is calling for entries to their 2026 Student Awards competition, open to students from all parts of the world. Current secondary, post-secondary, or graduate students studying graphic design, creative advertising, photography, illustration, digital, motion or gaming programs are eligible to enter the competition. Whether you are just starting your journey or looking to launch your career, the Applied Arts Awards give you an advantage in this competitive market. Showcase your work, gain recognition, and let your creativity be celebrated by the industry’s leading professionals.

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The Powiatowy Instytut Kultury in Iłża is hosting the Second International Graphics Contest Icons of Freedom. The Truth – Iłża 2026. Participants are invited to create visual narratives in the form of poster artwork about heroes from different countries and illustrate what truth, justice, respect, and freedom mean to them. Selected projects will be exhibited as part of the Second International Graphics Contest “Ikony Wolności. PRAWDA” Iłża 2026 exhibition, scheduled for late August 2026. The three best projects will be awarded with 2,000, 1,500 and 1,000 PLN, respectively.

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The Design Masterprize (DMP), now in its third annual edition, is a prestigious international design program that celebrates excellence in product, communication, and graphic design. Design MasterPrize (DMP) seeks to highlight outstanding designs and their creators, offering global recognition, networking opportunities, and promotional benefits. DMP represents more than a mere accolade; it is an initiative that provides a unique platform for elevating your work. By participating, you gain access to unprecedented levels of international exposure—an exceptional opportunity to enhance and refine your creative endeavors.

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The Communication Arts Typography Competition 2027 is now open for entries to designers around the world. This juried competition celebrates the best use of typography as the primary visual element in design and advertising, plus new typeface designs, calligraphy and hand lettering. Any typographic project first published or produced from September 2025 through September 2026 is eligible. Chosen by a jury of leading design professionals, the selected entries will be distributed worldwide in the Communication Arts Typography Annual, in print and digital editions, and on commarts.com, assuring important exposure to the creators of this outstanding work

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