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Monoline Design Awards 2026

Who Can Apply: Professional designers, studios, agencies, artists, illustrators, makers, brands, educators, students, researchers, and other creative practitioners worldwide
The Focus: Clear visual ideas and original work across Graphic Design, Illustration, Product Design, and Experimental practice
The Funding: Two Design of the Year distinctions—one Professional and one Experimental—receive $300 each. Entry fees range from $35 to $60 by submission date.
Key Requirements: Submit project details, strong images with captions, a design statement, context and objectives, outcomes, and complete credits; disclose AI assistance; entrants must hold the necessary rights

DeadlineThursday, September 10, 2026

AwardTwo Design of the Year distinctions—one Professional and one Experimental—receive $300 each.

Application fee$35

Locationglobal

ParticipationRemote

Career stagesAll Stages

Disciplinesgraphic design, illustration, product design, experimental design, design research

Application notesExperimental category is open to all ages and backgrounds; entrants under 13 require parent or legal guardian account management and consent. Conceptual, speculative, and self-initiated work is eligible. Client and commissioned work may be entered with proper permissions and credits. Teams and studios may submit collaboratively. Previously published or awarded work may be entered if rights are held. Do not ship physical work unless specifically requested. Submitted entries can be corrected for 72 hours after submission. Jury review runs September 11–15, 2026.

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Monoline Design Awards

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