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Design Intelligence Award (DIA) 2026
Design Intelligence Award Committee (endorsed by the World Design Organization) — China
The Design Intelligence Award (DIA) is endorsed by the World Design Organization and organized in China, evaluating entries across two groups — Product (market-ready designs) and Concept (forward-looking proposals, including a dedicated Young Talents track) — spanning four sectors: Digital Economy, Industrial Equipment, Life Wisdom, and Cultural Innovation. The competition is open to enterprises, universities, institutions, and individuals worldwide, with free registration during an initial window followed by a paid late-registration period. The 2026 cycle offers a total prize pool of roughly €500,000, including a ¥1,000,000 Grand Award.
Deadline
Sep 1, 2026
Results announced
Dec 31, 2026
Entry fee
Free during the initial registration period (through Jul 1, 2026); RMB 3,500 (~US$510) per entry for late registration through the Sep 1, 2026 deadline
Award / prize
Total prize pool of approximately €500,000: ¥1,000,000 Grand Award (1 winner); Product Group — Gold ¥300,000 each (4 winners), Silver ¥100,000 each (16 winners), Bronze ¥30,000 each (20 winners); Concept Group — Future Talents ¥20,000 each (4 winners), Young Talents trophies/certificates (10 winners)
Audience
Open
Submission format
Online registration with project documentation; video documentation is mandatory for non-physical products and required for all entries advancing to the second evaluation round