There are a lot of design competitions happening right now, and the AGDA is one of them! The Association for Graphic Designers in Australia (AGDA) has announced that they will be accepting entries for the 2021 AGDA Design Awards. The AGDA design awards are a platform for designers to showcase their work and be recognized for it. To be eligible entries need to have been delivered between Jan 1, 2020 – Aug 6, 2021.
There are 3 main criteria you’ll need to follow for the AGDA Design Awards.
- Innovative expression of an idea (creativity)
- Execution of the concept (craft)
- Relevance to the intended audience (communication).
Designers can enter either a single entry or an individual collection of work.
If you are looking for design competitions, be sure to check out the AGDA Design Awards! There’s plenty of time to get your entries in before their deadline of September 22 2021 so start submitting today! Here’s how to submit an entry:
- Entries are lodged via your AGDA member account.
- Not a member? Register for free as Design Curious and enter your awards through that account.
What are Design Competitions?
Design competitions can range from interior design to graphic design to photography. Design and lighting play all too well together, and entering in competitions helps you get noticed.
Here is a list of international design competitions you can enter:
IDCS Design Excellence Awards 2021
The Interior Design Confederation Singapore (IDCS) is calling for entries for its 2021 Design Excellence Awards.
Deadline Aug 31, 2021
BraunPrize 2021
BraunPrize challenges young & up-and-coming designers and inventors to address and solve the challenges of today and tomorrow.
Deadline Aug 31, 2021
LAMP 2021
Submissions are now open for the 7th edition of LAMP International Lighting Design Competition. The contest is devoted to promote and connect emerging talents to new markets in lighting design.
Deadline Sep 1, 2021
jumpthegap 2021
Roca launched the 10th edition of its international design contest, jumpthegap. Participants must develop innovative solutions for the bathroom space to address the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development challenges.
Deadline Sep 6, 2021
Interior Design Best of Year Awards 2021
Now celebrating its 16th year, Interior Design’s Best of Year has become the ultimate measure of excellence, showcasing what’s happening today in every category of design while simultaneously setting the bar even higher for the future.
Deadline Sep 8, 2021
EDIT Napoli 2021
EDIT Napoli is an innovative design fair created to support, promote and celebrate a new generation of designers.
Deadline Sep 10, 2021
Shift New York
D&AD Shift with Google is a free night school for those without a college qualification in design.
Deadline Sep 13, 2021
Architecture Drawing Prize 2021
The Architecture Drawing Prize is an international competition that celebrates the art and skill of architectural drawing.
Deadline Sep 17, 2021
One Asia Creative Awards 2021
The One Club for Creativity is calling for submissions for the 2021 One Asia Creative Awards. The Awards presents an unparalleled prestige and honor for creatives, designers, and innovators in the region.
Deadline Sep 17, 2021
IDA 2021
The International Design Awards (IDA) has announced its call for submissions for 2021. The Awards program is aimed to recognize, celebrate and promote legendary design visionaries and uncover emerging talent.
Deadline Oct 31, 2021
Green Product Award 2022
The Green Product Award 2022 is now open for submissions. The awards program aims to honor products and services already launched on the market that stand out in sustainability, innovation, and design.
Deadline Nov 1, 2021
iF Design Award 2022
The iF Design Award 2022 is now open for submissions. First awarded in 1953, the iF Design Award is the oldest independent design seal in the world. It is a symbol of outstanding design achievements that focuses on the innovative power of design.
Deadline Nov 19, 2021
Architecture at Zero 2021-22
Architecture at Zero is a design competition for decarbonization, equity, and resilience, open to students and professionals worldwide.
Deadline Jan 11, 2022
As you can see, there’s still time to enter many of these competitions. Don’t wait too long, though; some deadlines are fast approaching.