IBDA International Busan Design Award

What is IBDA International Busan Design Award?

The IBDA International Busan Design Award is hosted by Busan Metropolitan City and Design Council Busan to connect international designers with recognition and opportunities to develop commercially viable ideas.

What is the IBDA International Busan Design Award entry deadline?

The most recent entry deadline on record was 18 April 2026. Check the official website for the next call.

What is the IBDA International Busan Design Award entry fee?

Entry is paid: KRW 100,000 per entry for the organization division; general and youth divisions are free. Fees can change between award cycles, so confirm on the official website.

Who can enter this award?

Open internationally. The general division is for undergraduate or graduate students and individual designers, the organization division is for companies and organizations, and the youth division is for students under 18 or pre-university youth.

What is the prize?

The awards include one Grand Prize of KRW 20 million, two Gold Prizes of KRW 4 million each, four Silver Prizes of KRW 2 million each, and six Bronze Prizes of KRW 1 million each.

How do I apply to IBDA International Busan Design Award?

Submit digital design concepts, images and descriptions through the Asia Design Platform. Entries that pass preliminary screening submit physical works or prototypes to the Design Council Busan secretariat for offline evaluation; the organization division fee is KRW 100,000 per entry, while general and youth divisions are free.

Do I need to submit a physical prototype?

Only finalists are required to submit a physical prototype. You do not need to submit one when applying or making your initial submission. If selected as a finalist, a physical prototype may need to be sent for evaluation and additional costs may apply. Check the official award website for specific requirements and shipping details.