Hiiibrand Awards 2026 Competition for Design and Visual Identity.

Hiiibrand Awards 2026 is open for designers, agencies, studios, design teams, freelancers, brands, and students from around the world to participate in one of the international design competitions specializing in visual identity, brand design, logos, packaging, typography, advertising, publishing, digital design, and AI-assisted design.

The competition aims to honor outstanding work in branding and communication design, and to highlight projects that combine creativity, strong concepts, quality execution, visual impact, and long-term value.

Available Categories

• Branding
• Logo
• Packaging
• Typography
• Editing & Publishing
• Advertising
• Environment & Space
• Digital Media
• AI Visual

The AI Visual category includes visual works developed through clear collaboration between human creativity and artificial intelligence tools, such as visual identity, visual motion, and visual experiences.

Participation Fees

• Submission for eligible Brand Awards projects is free.
• Design Awards fees during the regular period from August 1 to August 31, 2026:
  • Branding category for professionals: USD 80.
  • Branding category for students: USD 40.
  • Other categories for professionals: USD 48 for a single work or USD 80 for a series.
  • Other categories for students: USD 24 for a single work or USD 40 for a series.
• A 50% discount is available for submissions made by June 30, 2026.
• A 25% discount is available for submissions made by July 31, 2026.

• The competition is open worldwide to both professionals and students.
• Agencies, studios, design teams, marketing departments, freelancers, and brand owners who hold the rights to the submitted work may apply.
• Graduate students, undergraduate students, college students, and students from technical institutes may participate.
• Submitted works must fall within the eligibility period specified for 2026 and must have been created starting from January 1, 2024.
• Professional entries must be completed or actually implemented works.
• Student entries may include graduation projects or academic projects.
• In the AI Visual category, applicants must explain the AI tools used and the method of collaboration between humans and artificial intelligence, with AI making a substantial contribution of at least 30%.

• Opportunity to win international awards in design and visual identity.
• Awards for professionals and students in each category, including Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Merit.
• Special awards such as Best Brand and Excellent Brand.
• Institutional awards such as Best Delegation and Best Tutor.
• Popular awards selected through public voting.
• Winners and finalists receive electronic certificates.
• Best Brand winners and Bronze-level winners and above receive the award trophy.
• Winners receive the right to use the Hiiibrand Awards logo to promote their work.
• Winning or selected works may be showcased through Hiiibrand channels, exhibitions, and partner platforms.

See also: Various and Outstanding International Awards and Competitions