ContestCloses 30 Sept 2026

Global Youth Design Challenge

by Beijing Contemporary Art Foundation (BCAF)

  • Up to 35
Global Youth Design Challenge
Who
Up to 35
Where
🇭🇰 Hong Kong SAR China

About

  • Open to young designers worldwide under the theme “Less, But Better” inspired by Dieter Rams
  • Supports next generation through dialogue between Eastern and Western aesthetics
  • Offers monetary prizes, prototype support, exhibitions, media exposure and industry matchmaking
  • Three award categories: Borderless Coexistence, Emerging Designer, Essence Object
  • Submit via email with designer intro, images/videos and category choice
  • Deadline September 30 2026; launched in Hong Kong

Eligibility

  • Open to designers under the age of 35 for Emerging Designer Award
  • Global submissions accepted
  • Submit designer introduction, images/videos of work and selected category via email