IN Design Award 2027 International Competition in Design and Artificial Intelligence
Applicant criteria
- No specific age required
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
IN Design Award is accepting entries for its 2027 edition, an international competition dedicated to Sensory Design. It targets designers, artists, researchers, and creatives whose work goes beyond traditional visual design by engaging multiple senses, such as sound, touch, scent, movement, and spatial perception, to create more impactful experiences.
The competition falls within the category of international awards and competitions in design, art, and technology. It also features a dedicated category for projects that combine Interaction & AI, alongside categories covering product design, spatial design, art, and research.
Students, designers, professionals, artists, and researchers may submit their projects. Entries are evaluated based on their ability to integrate sensory elements, demonstrate innovation, enhance the user experience, and create social, cultural, or environmental impact.
Competition Categories
The four main categories of the IN Design Award 2027 are:
- Object & Sensation – Product and Sensory Experience Design: Includes products, devices, furniture, wearables, packaging, and designs that incorporate touch, sound, scent, or other sensory elements.
- Space & Environment – Spatial and Environmental Design: Includes architecture, interior design, exhibitions, interactive spaces, immersive installations, and sensory environment design.
- Interaction & AI – Interaction and Artificial Intelligence: Includes artificial intelligence, UX, virtual and augmented reality, interactive systems, conversational AI, spatial audio, and multisensory digital experiences.
- Art & Research – Art and Research: Includes fine arts, graphic design, animation, performance art, art installations, experimental projects, academic research, and graduation projects.
Benefits
Winners and selected participants receive a range of benefits, including:
- Official recognition from the IN Design Award.
- Publication and documentation of winning and selected projects on the official website.
- Participation in an online exhibition featuring selected works.
- A certificate associated with the award.
- The ability to include the award or selection in the participant’s professional portfolio.
- Increased visibility among an international community of designers, researchers, and academics.
- An opportunity to strengthen professional recognition in the field of Sensory Design.
- The possibility of receiving future invitations to award ceremonies.
- Opportunities to participate in networking events.
- The possibility of receiving invitations to future workshops, partnerships, and international showcases.
Eligibility criteria
The competition is open to a wide range of participants, including:
- Designers.
- Students.
- Artists.
- Researchers.
- Digital designers.
- UX designers.
- Architects.
- Product designers.
- Spatial designers.
- Interactive technology specialists.
- Developers and designers of AI-powered experiences.
- Creative teams.
- Brands and organizations submitting eligible design projects.
File Requirements
- Images: JPG or PDF.
- Maximum image or file size: 5 MB.
- Audio files: MP3.
- Maximum audio file size: 2 MB.
- Additional files such as PDF, DOC, or ZIP: maximum 2 MB per file.
Entry Fees
Participation is not free.
Early Bird
From September 28 to November 15, 2026:
- Students: USD 20.
- General applicants: USD 45.
Regular
From November 16, 2026 to January 31, 2027:
- Students: USD 40.
- General applicants: USD 90.
The competition also charges additional fees at later stages:
Finalist Review Fee:
- Students: USD 130.
- General applicants: USD 200.
Winner Package:
- Students: USD 40.
- General applicants: USD 80.
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