THE WORLD'S BEST:
K-DESIGN AWARD
The K-Design Award is defined by a rigorous and unbiased evaluation system that proves the true value of design. Winning is not just recognition—it is a validation of capability, a mark of credibility, and a foundation for global opportunity. Since its establishment in 2012, over 20,000 designers and companies have participated, using this platform to prove their work on a global stage and establish themselves in the international design industry.
BEYOND ACHIEVEMENT
PROVING THE VALUE
KUDOS FOR
YOUR DESIGN!
The K-Design Award is supported by a global network of leading media, companies, and industry experts. It connects designers, judges, and key players under a unified standard, turning exposure into real opportunities in the global market.
K-DESIGN AWARD
IN NUMBERS
OUR MISSION IS TO DISCOVER
VALUABLE DESIGNS AND MAXIMIZE
THEIR PRESTIGE.
Not everyone wins. Only the best do.
1 Kudos to the Best
0.1% Grand Prize
1% Gold Winner
10% Winner
GLOBAL JURY AUTHORITY
Over 33 professors and design directors from 7 countries serve as judges, applying a unified and rigorous standard. Each work is evaluated based solely on its quality and value, ensuring a fair and unbiased result.
RECOGNIZING VALUE
Judges’ evaluation comments are published alongside their profiles in the online exhibition, ensuring full transparency in the review process. This strengthens the credibility of the results and enhances the trust and recognition of the winning works.
RIGOROUS SELECTION
Entries go through two rigorous rounds of online evaluation, with only 0.1% selected as Grand Prize winners. All works are assessed under a unified standard, ensuring a fair and unbiased process where only the most outstanding designs are recognized.
GLOBAL DESIGN NETWORK
Winning records are systematically accumulated and serve as a recognized benchmark referenced by leading companies and institutions. These achievements function as credible proof of capability, supporting designers in building a strong global portfolio.
PARTNERS
We partner with leading global design media, companies, and institutions to bring award-winning work to an international audience. Through this network, projects are not only showcased but also connected to industry and market opportunities, creating real pathways for global recognition and collaboration.
GLOBAL MEDIA & EXHIBITION
DESIGNSORI, the organizer, is a leading design media platform in Korea that has long documented the voices of designers. Through its online exhibitions and media platforms, it continuously presents valuable work and connects it to industry and market opportunities worldwide.
WINNER RANKING
Winning records are systematically accumulated and recognized by leading companies and institutions worldwide. They serve as credible proof of achievement and a lasting foundation for building a global design career.
WINNER IDENTITY
Award-certified logos are provided in formats optimized for various platforms, ensuring a consistent and professional brand presence across all channels. This allows winning work to communicate credibility more effectively wherever it appears.
