C-IDEA Design Award 2026
C-IDEA International Design UNION
📌 About the Event
The C-IDEA Design Award 2026 is a global juried design competition open to designers and students under 26 as well as professionals. It recognises outstanding creative work across multiple design disciplines and offers international exhibition, award certificates, and yearbook inclusion.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Category: International Design Competition
- Eligibility
- Students under 26 (junior college, undergraduate, graduate)
- Design professionals, groups, teachers and institutions
- Entrants must submit original work.
- Team Size: Individual entries or teams of up to 10 members are allowed.
- Effort Level: Medium to High
- Submission Type: Digital upload of works, compliant with specified image requirements (150 DPI, JPEG, etc.)
📅 Important Dates
- Registration Opened: September 25, 2025
- Deadline: March 31, 2026
🏆 Prize Details and Value
| Prize Tier | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Gold Award | Certificate, exhibition opportunity, yearbook feature, international recognition |
| Silver Award | Certificate, exhibition opportunity, yearbook feature, international recognition |
| Bronze Award | Certificate, exhibition opportunity, yearbook feature, international recognition |
📚 Resources
Entry Form: Link
Additional Info:
The competition follows a three-stage process: online submission, jury evaluation, and final recognition. Students can submit one entry for free. Selected entries may be exhibited internationally and published in the yearbook. There is no cash prize. Certificates and recognition are awarded after jury results. Additional exhibition or ceremony-related costs may apply for shortlisted participants.