The un Design Award 2025 has entered its second season and is once again open for entries for 2025.
Centered around the theme “The Self is the World,” the competition embraces an operational philosophy of being “undefined”. Its aim is to discover and recognize the most influential, outstanding designs and innovative talents worldwide.
The organizers aim is to discover and recognize the most influential, outstanding designs and innovative talents worldwide.
The un Design Award represent an insoluble proposition and a romantic quest. The most interesting aspect lies in the variety of interpretations that different people can bring to it. “un” can stand for “undefined”, reflecting our belief that life is a wilderness, not a track. By shedding labels and refusing to be defined, one can be a square with curves or a circle with edges, without overly concerning oneself with others’ standards – the world is your own. “un” can also signify “unique”, as the homogeneity of templates can never satisfy the diverse expectations of the market. Creativity involves creation and innovation, and is a unique expression born of deep reflection. Furthermore, “un” could mean “unlimited”, where the emergence of rules signifies a shift from disorder to order. However, for creators, there should be no limits to the shapes and boundaries of imagination.
Initiated in Washington, D.C., USA, the un Design Award is an annual international design competition launched by the International Competition Association (ICA). Centered around the theme “The Self is the World,” the competition embraces an operational philosophy of being “undefined”. Its aim is to discover and recognize the most influential, outstanding designs and innovative talents worldwide.
Based on the collective average scores of the submissions, the un Design Award will confer “Platinum,” “Gold,” and “Silver” awards. Furthermore, it will recognize the most influential works across six primary disciplines with the “Best of the Year” grand prize. All awardees are selected by an esteemed jury panel.
All winners will receive the following benefits for free:
- an electronic certificate
- a winner’s logo suitable for any scenario, and
- display their winning works online
The “Best of Year” in six major categories will receive a free winner package, and other winners can customize trophies and certificates at their own expense.
The un Design Award is open to anyone aged 18+ residing anywhere in the world. Professional entries will be judged against other professionals and student entries against other students.
Initiated in Washington, D.C., USA, the Award is launched by the International Competition Association (ICA).
The un Design Award 2025 – Season II – Entry Fees
- Early Bird Deadline (until 31 August 2025)
- Professional: $239
- Student: $79
- Regular Deadline (until 30 September 2025)
- Professional: $269
- Student: $99
- Final Deadline (until 31 October 2025)
- Professional: $299
- Student: $199
- Extended Final Deadline (until 25 November 2025)
- Professional: $299
- Student: $199
