Youth Design Challenge on LESS BUT BETTER
by Beijing Contemporary Art Foundation
- Any age

- When
- 11 May – 30 Sept 2026
About
- International open call for young designers on theme "LESS BUT BETTER" inspired by Dieter Rams
- Three award categories: system innovation, professional expression, real-world application
- Cash prizes, prototype support, exhibitions, industry matchmaking and global visibility
- Focuses on sustainability, social innovation, Eastern-Western design dialogue
- Jointly run by Beijing Contemporary Art Foundation, Pechoin and Rams Foundation
- Submit via UN SDG Action Network or contact jessicafang@pechoinhk.com
Eligibility
- Young designers and creatives worldwide
- Heritage artisans and craft communities also welcomed





