< Venue: SIGNIEL Seoul Grand Ballroom >

K-Design Award 2026: A New Journey Begins for Global Designers

The K-Design Award, now established as a world class design award, has officially opened submissions for 2026, marking the beginning of a new journey for designers around the globe. Beyond the concept of simply recognizing winners, the K-Design Award has evolved into a platform that fairly evaluates designers’ achievements and proves their value in the global market. Under the slogan “KUDOS FOR YOUR DESIGN,” the award celebrates design excellence while providing tangible business opportunities, clearly defining its core purpose and direction.

< Featuring Brandon Gien, Chair of the Good Design Awards Australia, and Wayne Deakin, Creative Director at Bray Leino (UK),

along with a world-class jury of 33 experts from 15 countries >

K-Design Award places fairness as its highest priority. Through a systematic evaluation framework, including blind judging, automated assignment, and consistency analysis of judging results, the award ensures a high level of credibility and objectivity. This system provides a solid foundation for fairly assessing both the creativity and completion of each design. In 2026, submissions are open across various categories, including product, communication, space, and industrial design, and are available to designers, brands, and companies worldwide. Winners receive more than just trophies and certificates. They gain brand credibility and marketing opportunities that can be leveraged in the global market. This reflects a structure where winning the award directly leads to business expansion.

Over the years, the K-Design Award has strengthened its position as one of Asia’s leading design awards, attracting participation from global design leaders and companies. In particular, its premium ceremony held at SIGNIEL Seoul is recognized as a world class design event. In 2026, the K-Design Award will further expand its global network and reinforce its role as a platform that connects designers with the market. It continues to evolve beyond announcing results, toward enabling growth even after winning. Now, the opportunity to prove your design to the world begins.

Submissions for K-Design Award 2026 are currently open via the official website.

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