Competition

2026 Gyeongnam K-Design Award (GKDA)

Name: 2026 Gyeongnam K-Design Award (GKDA)
Start: 2026-09-11
End: 2026-09-11
Location: Changwon / Seoul, South Korea

Gyeongsangnam-do Government

Applications closedSeptember 11, 2026

Changwon / Seoul, South Korea

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The GKDA exemplifies the South Korean approach to integrating visual arts with industrial growth and regional identity. It is perfectly suited for illustrators and designers whose work aligns with commercial viability or specific regional heritage. Unlike purist art competitions, this award treats… Read more

Benefits

Physical exhibition of winning works at the Changwon Exhibition Convention Center and at the prestigious 'Design Korea 2026' event at COEX, Seoul.

Eligibility

Open to global university students, the general public, and corporate design teams. Illustrators must enter under the 'Visual, Digital Media, and Content Design' category. Submissions must be highly finalized (A1 size formats at 200 dpi). If generative AI is utilized, entrants must strictly… Read more

Dates & details

Deadline: Phase 1 Online Submission deadline.

Award

Total prize pool of KRW 30,000,000 (Grand Prize: KRW 10,000,000; Gold Awards: KRW 2,000,000 to KRW 5,000,000).

Application fee

Free

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