Verallia is hosting the 17th edition of its Design Awards for an innovative project of bottles or glass jars around a defined theme. The theme for 2026 is: Glass & Virtues: What if packaging became a wellness ritual in its own right? A total of 9,500 Euro will be awarded in prizes, split between 6 different prizes.

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ET Foundation and Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) are calling for entries to the 2026 Aluminum Extrusion Student Design Competition. The Aluminum Extrusion Design Competition strives to challenge and empower the next generation of designers to think about how aluminum extrusions can shape a better, more sustainable world and continue to improve the quality of people’s lives. Scholarships totaling $15,500 will be presented as cash awards to the best student designs submitted.

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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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Busan Metropolitan City and Design Council Busan are calling for submissions to the 2026 International Busan Design Award (IBDA). Eligible to enter are undergraduate/graduate students, individuals, and companies; elementary, middle, or high school students, and youth aged 18 or under, as well as invited/nominated designers. The Grand Prize for 2026 is 20 Million Won (~$13,700). Many additional prizes will be awarded as well. The total prize fund for this year is 56,7 Million Won (~$38,900)!

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Zavod Big is calling for applications to the BIG SEE Awards 2026, celebrating the heart of global creativity. BIG SEE celebrates those who turn challenges into opportunities, creating something extraordinary out of the ordinary. Originally launched in South-East Europe to explore and celebrate the region’s creative potential, the BIG SEE Awards have since evolved into a global platform honoring outstanding projects and visionary minds. Today, BIG SEE recognizes excellence across architecture, design, and beyond, empowering creators worldwide to connect, innovate, and make a lasting impact.

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The 2026 Australian Good Design Awards are now open for entry. This year, the Awards Design that Leads is celebrated. Whether your work listens deeply, innovates boldly, cares responsibly or transforms systems, leadership in design takes many forms. What unites award-winning projects is not scale or sector – it is clarity of purpose and meaningful impact. The Good Design Winner’s Package provides winners with the opportunity not only to celebrate and promote their success, but to gain recognition and exposure to a global audience.

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Tabu Spa is accepting entries to the eight Ideas 4 Wood 2025/2026 international ideas design contest, for university students and designers regardless of age. Ideas 4 Wood is aimed at the design of geometric, organic or combined decorations according to multilaminar wood veneers, inlays, three-dimensional surfaces or wooden floors. A total of 15,000 Euro will be awarded to the best entries across all competition categories.

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The Houzee Awards 2026 is now open for entries. Returning for its 4th edition, this acclaimed platform continues to spotlight bold, beautiful, and groundbreaking work in residential design worldwide. Organised by Architecture Collection Magazine and presented under the ADC Awards umbrella, Houzee Awards remains the pioneering platfrom fully dedicated to celebrating excellence in the spaces we call home. All winners receive certificates, official digital assets, and the opportunity to acquire an exclusive Houzee Trophy. Projects will be promoted on the Architecture Collection platform. Best projects will be highlighted in Architecture Collection Magazine’s international communications and social media.

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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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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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