SDGs Design International Awards was conceived with the aim of discovering creative ideas from young people and utilizing it for building sustainable society. The theme of the year 2025 is Living in an Era of Conflict- “Societal Design Transcending Boundaries” It would provide a platform to address conflicts plaguing the world, warm attention to the marginalized voices, and new kinds of connectivity and recovering humanity in a digital age.
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SDGs Design International Awards 2025
The SDGs Design International Awards has been held annually since 2019, with young designers from around 15 countries participating and over 200 works submitted each year. We are embracing and honoring your worthwhile causes and resourcefulness. Make your ideas known and heard, wide and far. It would certainly make a difference, resonating peacefully yet strongly with all around us. We would appreciate your interest and participation.
THEME: Living Together in an Era of Conflict “Societal Design Transcending Boundaries”
Theme 1: Design for Peace
Sustainable peacemaking-models across nations (addressing nuclear threat, territorial disputes, resource disputes and racial conflicts)
Building youth-driven global peace networks based on SDGs
Theme 2. Designing with Marginalized Voices
Paying attention to those who are physically challenged, seniors and multicultural families
Theme 3. Living between Virtual and Real Worlds
Discoveing new connectivity in an era of social media, metaverse, generative AI and overcoming isolation
Submission: Please fill out the downloaded form(.doc) and send it to dsusdgscenter@gmail.com.
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Eligibility: Students currently enrolled in universities, graduate schools, vocational institutions or high schools worldwide who are interested in design (including working students).
Students from non-design disciplines are also encouraged to apply.
Category: Graphic, product, service, fashion, architecture, urban planning, social issues et etc.
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Deadline:
October 30, 2025
Cost/funding for participants
Fully Funded
Awards:
Gold Award (1 team): 300,000 yen＋Certificate
Silver Award (1 team): 200,000 yen＋Certificate
Bronze Award (1 team): 100,000 yen＋Certificate
Corporate Award: 50,000 yen + Certificates
Honorable Mention: e-Certificate
Special Award for High School Students: Certificate
Deadline:
October 30, 2025
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