Guide
Overview- Call Overview
- Entry Regulations
- Entry Divisions
- Entry Specifications
- Judging Overview
- Awards & Prizes
- Other
Call Overview
| Award Name | 2026 Daegu International Design Award (Daegu International Design Award) |
| Subtitle | Design Meets Business (Design Meets Business) |
| Host / Organizer | Daegu Metropolitan City / Daegu Gyeongbuk Design Industry Association |
| Award Call | 2026. 5. 6 (Proposed Topic / Open Topic) |
| Work Submission | Stage 1 - 2026. Oct 12 ~ 26 18:00 Online (Data submission) Stage 2 - 2026. Nov 19 ~ 20 18:00 Offline (Physical submission) Daegu Gyeongbuk Design Center 4F Exhibition Hall |
| Award Ceremony & Exhibition Date | 2026. 12. 3(Thu) ~ 2026. 12. 5(Sat) |
| Award Ceremony & Exhibition Venue | Daegu Gyeongbuk Design Center (Daegu Gyeongbuk Design Center) |
※ The schedule may change depending on circumstances, and any changes will be announced on the website.
Entry Regulations
Eligibility
- (Students) Undergraduate students, graduate students, and students on leave of absence enrolled at domestic or overseas universities, etc. (including international students)
- (General public) General public excluding university students, designers, office workers, etc. (including foreigners)
- Daegu International Design Award recommended and invited designers
Submission Method
- Entries may be submitted individually or by a team of up to 2 members (in case of a team award, both entrants' names will be listed on the certificate)
- No limit on the number of entries (if there are identical or similar entries, the one received first will take priority)
Entry Fee
- Free
Entry Restrictions
- Entries deemed to be imitations
- Entries deemed harmful to public order and good morals
- Entries not conforming to the production specifications stated in the guidelines
- Cases of unauthorized use of another person's prompts or AI-generated works
- Works generated through AI models using illegal data or with unresolved copyright
※ Award-winning works falling under the above items will have their recognition and prize money, etc. revoked
Entry Schedule
| Category | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-recruitment | Recruitment of proposed topic items | ▸ Apr ~ May, finalizing recruitment of proposed topic items from Daegu-based SMEs |
| Announcement | Award call announcement |
▸ Announcement date: 2026. 5. 6.(Wed) ▸ Proposed topic items disclosure: 2026. 6. 1.(Mon) Daegu International Design Award website (www.dida.biz) |
| Entry Application | Stage 1 application (Online) |
▸ Application period: Oct 12.(Mon) ~ Oct 26.(Mon) 18:00 ▸ Where to apply: Daegu International Design Award website (www.dida.biz) |
| Stage 2 application (Physical) |
▸ Application period: 2026. 11. 19.(Thu) 09:00 ~ 11. 20.(Fri) 18:00 ▸ Where to apply: Daegu Gyeongbuk Design Center (4F Exhibition Hall) ※ Valid for items arriving within the application period |
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Entry Divisions
Proposed Topic Division
- Proposed topic: Entrants freely select from the items requested by companies and propose competitive, feasible designs with differentiated and original ideas and solutions
Proposed Theme Division Competition 10companies' items
The detailed content of each competition item can be found on the company detail pages below.
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Classification Product
Hanshin Optical
Task Title : Development of AI Smart Glasses Design for Field Work and Daily Us- Hanshin Optical
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Classification Product
WENS
Task Title : Development of E-Nose Sensor Module Product Design- WENS
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Classification Product
Water Korea Co., Ltd.
Task Title : Smart Air Purifier Applying Biological Carbon Capture Technology- Water Korea Co., Ltd.
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Classification Product
LEXCO Co., Ltd.
Task Title : 차세대 디지털 시스템 기반의 피트니스용 웨이트 트레이닝 제품 디자인 개발- LEXCO Co., Ltd.
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Classification Product
HANKOOKFIRE
Task Title : Development of Smart Charging/Storage Cabinet Design for Battery Fire Response- HANKOOKFIRE
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Classification Product(Goods)
MYOHAN HAND
Task Title : Development of Premium Lifestyle Product Design Based on the Traditional Korean Irworobongdo- MYOHAN HAND
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Classification Brand
Cplus Co., Ltd.
Task Title : Development of a Device Brand for Providing AI Senior Integrated Care Solutions- Cplus Co., Ltd.
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Classification Brand · Package
Sansugol Co., Ltd.
Task Title : Brand Development for Online and Offline Stores Distributing Ready-to-Eat Processed Meat Products- Sansugol Co., Ltd.
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Classification Website
Microx.co.Ltd
Task Title : Information Architecture and Implementation for Rebuilding a User-Centered Web Service- Microx.co.Ltd
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Classification Environment(Interior)
Dalgooji Food Co., Ltd.
Task Title : Premium Makchang Franchise Interior- Dalgooji Food Co., Ltd.
Not within the application period
Open Topic Division
- Open topic: Designs in each division below that can inspire the creation and development of industrial design, enhance product competitiveness, and contribute to the development of related industries
| Entry Category | Entry Content |
|---|---|
| ① Product Design | Electrical/electronics, living, health, medical, robotics, mobility, furniture, home appliances, industrial machinery and tools, personal/public safety, etc. |
| ② Visual / Information Design | Brand design (identity, trademark, etc.), communication design (books, newspapers/magazines, print, advertising, infographics, color, signage, etc.), package design (POP, packaging, labels, shopping bags, boxes, containers, paper structures, etc.) |
| ③ Digital Media / Content Design | Digital media design, websites, applications (apps), kiosks, etc., content design, video (broadcast, advertising, film), animation, characters, photography, typography, icons, emoticons, illustration, etc., interaction design, user interface (UI), human interaction, HCI, etc. |
| ④ Public / Environmental Design | Environmental design, public design, landscaping and leisure, spatial design, public facilities, street furniture landscape design, etc. |
| ⑤ Service / Experience Design | The process of creatively designing and implementing user experiences, such as healthcare, leisure/recreation services, education services, experience design (UX, CX), etc., community service design, public administration services, interactive media, etc. |
| ⑥ Industrial Craft Design | Metal craft, ceramic craft, textile craft, woodcraft, other crafts, etc. |
Not within the application period
Recommended / Invited Designer Division
- Topic: Open topic - proposals of open-topic works matching the field of recommended and invited designers
- Entry Category: All categories
Not within the application period
Generative AI Usage Criteria
- Works using AI may be submitted (no disadvantage). However, the following items must be stated when applying
| Item to State | Details |
|---|---|
| AI Usage | Yes / No |
| Tools Used | Name of AI tool used (e.g.: Midjourney, DALL·E, ChatGPT, etc.) |
| Scope of Use | Idea generation / image generation / layout / text, etc. |
| Designer Contribution | Process of judging, modifying, and developing the AI output (200 characters) |
Entry Specifications
(Stage 1) Online Submission Specifications
| Category | Details | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | Final result image |
Mandatory submission Students, general public, recommended/invited designers |
| Image size and format |
A1 (594×841mm) JPEG format (RGB), up to 10MB per file No distinction between portrait / landscape, up to 2 images (for online judging) |
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| Image file name | Applicant name_Work title_Image No. |
※ Since works must be printed as A1 panels and submitted during the subsequent Stage 2 physical submission, please work with resolution in mind
(Stage 2) Physical Submission Specifications
| Category | Details | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Panel entries |
(1) Print at A1 size (594mm × 840mm × 5mm) and submit mounted on a white 5T foam board (up to 2 panels)
※ No content changes allowed from the work image submitted online in Stage 1 |
Mandatory submission Students, general public, recommended/invited designers |
| 3D, video entries |
(1) POP, package design, etc. - A 3D model within a display area of 1000mm × 1000mm, or media content explaining the work within 2 minutes (2) Multimedia content / video entries - Submit the finished work in USB form / web design 20 pages, video design 5 minutes (3) Product, public, craft design entries - A mock-up within a display area of 1,000mm × 1,000mm, or media content explaining the work within 2 minutes |
Mandatory submission Students, general public ·Excluded if the finished work is a panel (e.g.: poster, illustration, etc.) ·Optional for recommended/invited designers |
Judging Overview
Judges
Experts appointed from design-related institutions, academia, companies, etc. nationwide
Judging Criteria
- Are the form and composition of the exterior aesthetically excellent?
- Is it something new, created from the designer own ability and individuality rather than imitation?
- Do the form and composition work in line with the concept?
- Does it consider stability and convenience in living spaces and the environment?
- Is it highly marketable, economical and practical?
- Does it match the concept and express its message clearly?
- Does it have functions suited to its intended use?
- Does it interact continuously from a user-centered perspective?
Judging Schedule
- Stage 1 online judging: 2026. 10. 28.(Wed) ~ 11. 1(Sun), 5 days
- Stage 1 judging results announcement: 2026. 11. 03.(Tue)
- Stage 2 physical work submission: 2026. 11. 19.(Thu)09:00 ~ 11. 20.(Fri)18:00
- Stage 2 physical work judging: 2026. 11. 27.(Fri) (Venue: Daegu Gyeongbuk Design Center 4F Exhibition Hall)
- Final judging results announcement: 2026. 12. 3.(Thu)
- Posted on the Daegu International Design Award website (www.dida.biz)
※ The schedule may change depending on circumstances, and any changes will be announced on the website.
Awards & Prizes
Award Guidelines
- Total prize money 17.7 million KRW
- Proposed Topic Division awards / Open Topic Division awards
| Category | Proposed Topic Division | Open Topic Division |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Prize Grand Prix | Grand Prize 1 work (5 million KRW) | |
| Gold Prize Gold | Gold 1 work (2 million KRW) | Gold 1 work (2 million KRW) |
| Silver Prize Silver | Silver, multiple (1 million KRW) | Silver, multiple (1 million KRW) |
| Bronze Prize Bronze | Bronze, multiple (500,000 KRW) | Bronze, multiple (500,000 KRW) |
| Innovation Innovation | Special award, multiple (300,000 KRW) | Special award, multiple (300,000 KRW) |
| Finalist Finalist | Honorable Mention | Honorable Mention |
| Selection Selection | Selected | Selected |
※ The scale and details of the awards may change depending on circumstances (changes will be announced on the website)
Opening & Award Ceremony
Date
2026. 12. 3.(Thu)
Venue
Daegu Gyeongbuk Design Center (tentative)
Award-Winning Works Exhibition & Design Forum
Date
2026. 12. 3.(Thu) ~ 12. 5.(Sat)
Venue
Daegu Gyeongbuk Design Center (tentative)
Details
- Through the exhibition of award-winning works, promote outstanding works and their creators, and provide an opportunity for visitors and SMEs to gain new inspiration and commercialization ideas
- Invited lectures by design and marketing experts on product and design service development processes, e-commerce marketing, design startup strategies, and color trends
Business Meetup
Date
2026. 12. 04.(Thu) ~ 12. 05.(Fri)
Venue
Daegu Gyeongbuk Design Center (tentative)
Details
- Promote business matching events between award-winning designers and SMEs and startups so that the Daegu International Design Award can establish itself as a design business fair event
- Award-winning works + SMEs + patent attorneys + design specialist firms, etc. are matched to provide consulting and mass-production support for the commercialization of award-winning works
Entry Removal
Exhibited Work Removal Date
2026. 12. 7.(Mon) ~ 12. 9.(Wed)
- All entries must be removed within the period (removal by mail not allowed), and the host (organizing) institution is not responsible for loss, damage, etc. of items not removed.
※ Entries not removed within the deadline will all be disposed of.
Other Matters
Points to Note
- There is no limit on the number of entries, but if there are identical or similar entries, the one received first will take priority.
- Entries must have no legal issues regarding copyright, intellectual property rights, property rights, etc., and in the event of a dispute, the entrant bears responsibility.
- Imitation/plagiarized works, works violating public order, works failing to meet specifications, works liable to copyright disputes, works using AI-generated content without authorization, and works using AI models based on illegal data will be excluded from judging, and if discovered after an award, the award will be revoked and reclaimed.
- The copyright of all entries belongs to the entrant, but the organizing institution holds comprehensive usage rights, including the production of derivative works based on award-winning works and provision to third parties.
(However, they may not be transferred to others for commercial use without the entrant's permission) - Apart from the announcement of winning works, individual judging results will not be disclosed.
※ The schedule may change depending on circumstances, and any changes will be announced on the website.
Copyright Use of Award-Winning Works in the Proposed Topic Division
- For award-winning works in the Proposed Topic Division, the item-providing company becomes the priority negotiation party for copyright use, and the award winner must cooperate accordingly.
- Through priority negotiation, the item-providing company may apply for intellectual property rights for the award-winning work or supplement it for use in development and mass production.
- Consulting on the overall priority negotiation content and scope, etc. is conducted in consultation with the matched design firm.
Contact
Organizing Institution
Daegu Gyeongbuk Design Industry Association
Daegu International Design Award Organizing Committee Secretariat
Website
Email