Indigo Design Award 2027 – International Design Competition is now open for entries!
The Indigo Design Award 2027 is now open for entries, inviting designers, agencies, freelancers and emerging creatives worldwide to submit outstanding work in graphic, digital, branding and socially responsible design.
Short description
The Indigo Design Award 2027 is now open for entries, inviting designers, creative agencies, freelancers and emerging talents from around the world to submit their best work.
The international competition celebrates creativity, innovation and excellence across a broad range of contemporary design disciplines, providing designers with an opportunity to gain international recognition and global exposure.
Entries are accepted across four main areas: Graphic Design, Digital Design, Branding and Design for Social Change, with numerous subcategories covering fields such as packaging, illustration, typography, logos, UX/UI, websites, apps, interactive design, digital campaigns, AI, promotional materials and more.
Both conceptual and completed projects may be submitted. Eligible designs must have been created within the last five years.
Participants may enter the same project into multiple categories when appropriate. Each submission is evaluated independently within the selected category.
Entries are judged by an international jury of established design professionals and creative leaders. The evaluation considers creativity, craft, innovation and the impact of the submitted work.
The competition welcomes participants from around the world and offers separate entry types for Design Teams & Agencies, Independent Designers and Emerging Designers.
All entries and submission information must be provided in English.
Submission requirements
➜ Submitted designs must be no more than five years old.
➜ All entries and submission information must be provided in English.
➜ The same project may be submitted to multiple categories, with each category judged separately.
➜ Entrants may upload up to 10 images per entry in JPG, GIF or PNG format, with a maximum file size of 5 MB per image.
➜ An optional PDF document may also be included with the submission.
➜ Entrants must provide the required project information, including the entry title, designer or design director, company or school, selected category and client, where applicable.
Eligibility
The competition is open worldwide.Participants may enter as Design Teams & Agencies, Independent Designers or Emerging Designers. Emerging Designers include students currently studying design as well as designers at the beginning of their professional careers with less than two years of professional experience.
Benefits
Winners receive international recognition and global exposure through the Indigo Design Award platform.
➜ Winning projects are featured in the Indigo Design Award Winners Showcase.
➜ Winners receive an official certificate, winner’s seal and digital badges.
➜ Winning work is promoted through Indigo’s website, newsletter, media and promotional channels.
➜ Winners are invited to attend the annual Indigo Design Party.
➜ Selected top winners receive additional recognition, including the Indigo trophy and further promotional opportunities.
Entry fees
➜ Design Teams & Agencies: $250 USD for the initial entry + $70 for each additional category.
➜ Independent Designers: $150 USD for the initial entry + $50 for each additional category.
➜ Emerging Designers: $100 USD for the initial entry + $30 for each additional category.
Early Bird discounts apply according to the submission period.
