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Joseph Binder Award 2027
designaustria — Austria
The Joseph Binder Award (JBA), organized by designaustria, is one of the more prestigious international competitions for graphic design and illustration, alongside a dedicated Design Fiction category for speculative work. The 17th edition, themed 'Under Pressure,' explores challenges shaping the creative industry, from AI to economic uncertainty. Winners are announced at a Symposium and Award Show in Vienna, and honored designers/illustrators are celebrated in a dedicated exhibition.
Submissions open
Sep 7, 2026
Deadline
Oct 31, 2026
Results announced
Apr 29, 2027
Entry fee
Historically from €55 for students in the early-bird phase, with higher regular/professional rates; the 2027 fee schedule was marked 'Coming Soon' on the entry platform as of this research
Award / prize
Gold, Silver, and Bronze trophies plus merit awards across the Graphic Design, Illustration, and Design Fiction categories; the Design Fiction category also awards a combined €10,000 in cash prizes across five projects, and the Henry Steiner Prize honors a project connecting East and West
Audience
Open
Submission format
Online submission via the Joseph Binder Award platform; exact file/technical specifications not yet published as of this research