2026 MUSE Design Awards
2026 MUSE Design Awards is now open for entries!
International Awards Associate Inc (IAA) recently has organised the MUSE Design Awards 2026, its international competition for designers whose craftsmanship shift paradigms inviting everyone worldwide to participate.
Short description
The MUSE Design Awards is an international design competition dedicated to recognizing excellent and original design work from across the globe.
Established by the International Awards Associate (IAA) in 2015, the award aims to push the boundaries of what is possible, inspiring others to further elevate the standards of the design world. Beyond just honors, the MUSE Design Awards offers unparalleled exposure for award-winning designers, artists, architects, brands, and design agencies, highlighting their market-leading position and expertise in the industry.
2026 MUSE Theme: Crowning Achievements - A Celebration of Triumph, A Coronation of Brilliance
Crowning Achievements reflects the journey of every creator who dares to imagine, design, and deliver the extraordinary. It is a celebration of defining moments — where ambition turns into success, and innovation transforms into recognition.
Highlighting both aesthetics and functionality, the MUSE Design Awards recognizes excellence in a variety of design disciplines, including Architectural Design, Interior Design, Product Design, Furniture Design, Landscape Design, Lighting Design, Packaging Design, Concept Design, Transportation Design, and Fashion Design. Entrants from around the world participate, showcasing innovations that inspire and redefine the realm of design and creativity.
There are FOUR (4) levels of achievement in the competition:
➜ Design of the Year
➜ Platinum MUSE (85-100 points)
➜ Gold MUSE (70-84 points)
➜ Silver MUSE (50-69 points)
The MUSE Awards honors those who are dauntless in adversity; who take on challenges with an unwavering will. You set the standards for the world and inspire others to reach higher.
Judges are senior-level, experienced in their field/industry, including creative designers and art directors from international agencies, architects, fashion designers, interior designers, product designers, educators, marketers or business owners.
Evaluation Criteria:
➜ Creativity / Originality / Concept / Idea
➜ Content / Brief / Objective / Planning / Execution
➜ Innovation / Technology
➜ Quality / Functionality / Sustainability
➜ Overall Impression / Wow! Factor / Memorable
All winners for 2025 will be announced on April 10, 2026 via MUSE Design Awards official page.
Submission requirements:
➜ Entries must be produced within the last FIVE (5) calendar years up through the final deadline.
➜ All entries must be submitted for judging exactly as published or implemented and may not be modified for the competition. The 2024 MUSE Design Awards may request proof of initial production and/or publication date.
Entry Brief:
It is recommended that you keep your synopsis to approximately 350 words. Organiser suggests you utilize this section of your entry to elaborate on the piece as well as the creativity and originality of your idea. The brief should strengthen your entry, as well as providing the jury a better understanding of your project. A written translation or adaptation must accompany non-English entries.
Image Submission:
- The submissions should be saved in a flattened JPEG or JPG format. (keep them under 4MB, 1,200px wide is preferable, 300dpi, RGB).
Who may enter?
The MUSE Design Awards is open worldwide to Advertising Agencies, Architects, Builders, Brand / Business Owner, Car Designers, Creative Boutiques, Design firms, Engineers, Fashion Designers, Freelance Professionals, Furniture Design, Graphic Designers, In-house Marketing, Interactive Agencies, Interior Designers, Landscape Designers, Product Designers, Students, and anyone aged 18 and above residing anywhere in the world.
Prize:
➜ The Design of the Year winners receive a complimentary limited-edition trophy and professionally designed certificate.
➜ One professionally designed certificate commemorating the winning entry, which includes entry title, entering company/winners' name and category. Decal will be affixed indicating the level of win.
➜ Top tier (Platinum and Gold) winners will be featured on MUSE Design Awards site's Gallery, where professionals can view your work.
- Professionally designed logos for use on websites, in email signatures, etc.
➜ Platinum and Gold winners will get featured by MUSE on social media or our media partner on Muse.World’s website.
Entry fees:
Early Bird Entry (Oct 16 - Nov 13, 2025) is $209 for first entry of work. After that period ends the amount of fee will increse.
