Good Design Korea 2026 Award in South Korea Open to Creatives Worldwide
By: Korea Institute of Design PromotionLast update:
Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
- No specific age required
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity FieldMusic, Art and Graphic Design, Others
Deadline2026-06-30
Opportunity description
The Korea Institute of Design Promotion (KIDP) has officially opened applications for the Good Design Korea 2026 Awards, one of South Korea’s most prestigious government-sponsored design awards. Established in 1985, the program recognizes outstanding designs that contribute to improving quality of life and fostering innovation across various industries. Winners receive the official Good Design (GD) Mark, a nationally and internationally recognized symbol of design excellence.
Eligible Categories
The award covers seven major design fields:
- Product Design
- Visual & Communication Design
- Digital Media & Contents
- Space & Environment Design
- Service & Experience Design
- Fashion & Textile Design
- Craft Design
Benefits
- Receive the official Good Design Korea (GD) Mark.
- Opportunity to win prestigious awards, including the President of the Republic of Korea Award, one of the highest honors granted to outstanding designs.
- Showcase winning projects at official exhibitions and award events.
- Official certificate for winners.
- Media exposure and international promotion for awarded projects.
- Enhanced professional reputation and global recognition for designers, studios, and companies.
Eligibility criteria
- Open to individuals, companies, and design studios.
- Applicants from all countries around the world are eligible to participate.
- Completed projects and products already available on the market may be submitted, subject to the requirements of the selected category.
- Participants may submit more than one project.
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