JAGDA International Student Poster Award 2026
Japan Graphic Design Association Inc. (JAGDA)
📌About the Event
The JAGDA International Student Poster Award 2026 is an international graphic design competition for students, organised by the Japan Graphic Design Association Inc. (JAGDA). The award aims to discover young creative talent from across the world and promote the future of graphic design through poster-making. For 2026, students must create a B1-size portrait poster on the theme “Harmony”
ℹ️ Event Details
- Theme: Harmony
- Format: International poster design competition
- Mode of Conduct: Online submission of digital poster data in the first stage; selected applicants later need to send printed B1 posters for the final screening.
- Poster Size: B1 size — 728 mm × 1,030 mm
- Orientation: Portrait only
- Submission Type: Digital poster upload through the official application page
- Important Requirement: The poster must include the word “Harmony” as a mandatory element.
📅 Important Dates
- Application Period: 1 May 2026 to 31 July 2026
- Payment Deadline: 1 August 2026
- First & Second Screenings: August 2026
- Announcement of Selected Works: 27 August 2026
- Submission of Printed Posters by Selected Applicants: 10 September to 11 September 2026
- Third Screening: Late September 2026
- Announcement of Winning Works: 8 October 2026
- Exhibition: 25 November to 7 December 2026
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Eligibility: Open to students worldwide who are enrolled in high school, vocational/specialised schools, universities, or graduate schools as of 1 January 2026.
- Nationality & Age: Students can apply regardless of nationality or age, as long as they meet the student eligibility requirement.
- Accepted Work: Posters must be produced between August 2025 and July 2026. School assignments, graduation projects, and works submitted to other awards are also accepted.
- Theme Rule: The poster must be based on “Harmony” and must include the word Harmony in the design.
- Stock Image Rule: Use of stock photos, illustrations, or other stock visuals is strictly prohibited, whether paid or free.
- Copyright Rule: Plagiarised or copied work is not eligible; if a work references another creator’s work, the applicant must mention details such as creator name, medium, year, and purpose of reference in the design concept.
- Digital Upload Requirements: JPEG format, RGB colour mode, 728 × 1,030 px, file size 1 MB or smaller, and filename using only alphanumeric characters.
🏆 Benefits for the Participants
- Grand Prix: 1 work
- Gold Award: 2 works
- Silver Award: 5 works
- Bronze Award: 10 works
- Jury Award: 5 works
- Committee Member Award: 6 works
- Special Sponsorship Award: Approximately 20 works
- Selected Works: Approximately 200 works