{"id":11211,"date":"2026-04-07T15:02:55","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T13:02:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.designcities.net\/?p=11211"},"modified":"2026-04-07T15:02:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T13:02:55","slug":"seoul-design-award-2026-opens-global-call-for-entries-focused-on-sustainable-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/designcities.net\/call\/seoul-design-award-2026-opens-global-call-for-entries-focused-on-sustainable-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Seoul Design Award 2026 opens global call for entries focused on sustainable life"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"87\" data-end=\"367\">The Seoul Metropolitan Government and Seoul Design Foundation have officially announced the open call for the <strong data-start=\"197\" data-end=\"224\">Seoul Design Award 2026<\/strong>, inviting designers worldwide to submit innovative projects that contribute to sustainable daily life.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"787\">Now in its seventh edition, the award continues to position itself as a leading international platform recognizing design solutions that address pressing social and environmental challenges. The initiative aligns with the principles of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), encouraging creative approaches that foster harmony between people, society, and the environment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"369\" data-end=\"787\"><strong>Focus on Impactful, Sustainable Design<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"1128\">The competition welcomes submissions from individual designers, teams, and organizations across the globe. Eligible works include projects completed within the past five years, spanning product, visual, digital, spatial, and service design, among others.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1180\">Participants can apply in three main categories:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1450\">\n<li data-section-id=\"23oq94\" data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1241\"><strong data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1197\">Main Award<\/strong> \u2013 for completed and market-ready projects<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"4upd4r\" data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1320\"><strong data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1268\">Young Designer Award<\/strong> \u2013 for concepts, prototypes, and early-stage ideas<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"129i579\" data-start=\"1321\" data-end=\"1450\"><strong data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1350\">ESG Design Impact Award<\/strong> \u2013 recognizing corporate contributions to sustainable design<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1599\">The award emphasizes key themes such as health and well-being, equal opportunities, environmental sustainability, and community-focused innovation.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1599\"><strong>Significant recognition and benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1644\" data-end=\"1897\">The Seoul Design Award 2026 will recognize over 60 winners, with a total prize fund of approximately <strong data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1764\">150 million KRW<\/strong>. Top distinctions include a Grand Prize, Best of the Best awards, and finalist recognitions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"2215\">Beyond financial rewards, winners gain international exposure through global media promotion, expert feedback, and participation in networking events. Additional benefits include invitations to the award ceremony, publication opportunities, and inclusion in official archives.<\/p>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"31n91y\" data-start=\"2217\" data-end=\"2232\">Key Dates<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2495\">\n<li data-section-id=\"p0t6iv\" data-start=\"2233\" data-end=\"2284\"><strong data-start=\"2235\" data-end=\"2257\">Submission period:<\/strong> March 30 \u2013 June 30, 2026<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"7oac85\" data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2333\"><strong data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2309\">Screening process:<\/strong> July \u2013 September 2026<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"7afccg\" data-start=\"2334\" data-end=\"2378\"><strong data-start=\"2336\" data-end=\"2361\">Winners announcement:<\/strong> September 2026<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"fr4jdf\" data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2415\"><strong data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2400\">Award ceremony:<\/strong> October 2026<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ongda5\" data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2495\"><strong data-start=\"2418\" data-end=\"2441\">Prize disbursement:<\/strong> December 2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-section-id=\"1fcwsmy\" data-start=\"2497\" data-end=\"2538\">Open to the Global Design Community<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"2539\" data-end=\"2799\">Participation in the Seoul Design Award is free of charge, reinforcing its accessibility and commitment to supporting diverse voices in design. All submissions must be completed in English via the official award website.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2801\" data-end=\"3025\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">With entries previously received from nearly 100 countries, the Seoul Design Award continues to expand its global reach\u2014bringing together designers dedicated to shaping a more sustainable and inclusive future through design.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2801\" data-end=\"3025\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">\n<p data-start=\"2801\" data-end=\"3025\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\">More about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seouldesignaward.or.kr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Seoul Design Award 2026<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Seoul Metropolitan Government and Seoul Design Foundation have officially announced the open call for the Seoul Design Award 2026, inviting designers worldwide to submit\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":56,"featured_media":11212,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[166,412],"class_list":["post-11211","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-call","tag-seoul","tag-seoul-design-award"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.9 - 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