Open Call: Indigo Design Award

Written By DAB

Submission Deadline: February 16, 2026

The 9th edition of the Indigo Design Award is now open for entries. The final submission deadline is February 16, 2026. The award celebrates bold creativity across graphic, digital, branding, and social impact design.

The competition is open to both conceptual and completed projects created within the last five years. Open worldwide to students, freelancers, and agencies, winners gain global recognition, trophies, PR exposure, and access to exclusive ceremonies and design parties held in iconic cities.

Indigo features a broad range of categories, including:

  • Graphic Design

  • Digital Design

  • Branding

  • Design for Social Change

All entries are reviewed by an international jury of leading creative professionals from globally recognized companies, alongside respected independent designers and creative experts. Honored to let you know that I’m one of the jury members this year!

Benefits & Recognition

Winners of the Indigo Design Award receive extensive global exposure and professional recognition, including:

  • Complimentary admission to the winners’ ceremony and an official trophy

  • Global PR exposure through Indigo platforms and international design media

  • A year-round showcase on the official winners’ page

  • Professional certificates and winner seals for self-promotion

  • Exclusive interviews published for Gold winners

  • Newsletter coverage reaching over 30,000 subscribers, plus features on platforms such as Designboom and Creativeboom

  • Transparent pricing with a single entry fee and no hidden charges

  • Invitations to exclusive design parties and networking events

Indigo Award ceremonies are held annually in iconic cities around the world, creating opportunities for winners and jury members to connect, collaborate, and celebrate creativity. Past ceremonies have taken place in Athens, Tbilisi (Stamba Hotel), Istanbul, Tokyo, and Málaga (Picasso Museum), with the 2025 celebration hosted in Bangkok.

Please check the official website for further details.

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