Seoul Design Award 2026 | Global Opportunity for Designers with Prizes up to $100,000
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Applicant criteria
NationalityNo specific nationality required
Age
- No specific age required
Gender
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity FieldMusic, Art and Graphic Design
Job locationRepublic of Korea
Deadline2026-06-30
Opportunity description
The Seoul Design Award is one of the leading global design competitions focused on sustainable design and solving real societal challenges. It aims to support projects that improve daily life and strengthen the relationship between people, society, and the environment through creative ideas with meaningful impact.
The competition welcomes submissions from designers, companies, and teams worldwide, including both real projects and innovative design concepts that seek to create positive change.
It focuses on design solutions addressing global issues such as:
- Health and well-being
- Equality and accessibility
- Environment and energy
- Cities and communities
Benefits
- Prizes up to 150 million Korean Won (approximately $100,000)
- Multiple awards (Grand Prize, Top 10, and Finalists)
- Global exposure and media coverage
- Invitation to participate in an international conference
- Travel and accommodation support for selected winners
Eligibility criteria
- Open to all nationalities
- Open to designers, companies, and teams
- Projects must have been created within the last 5 years
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