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This year’s theme isLiving Together in an Era of Conflict: “Societal Design Transcending Boundaries”

The SDGs Design International Awards, organized primarily by the Faculty of Design, Kyushu University, aims to discover creative ideas from young people and utilize them for building a sustainable society.
Since its establishment in 2019, the award has been held annually, and this year marks its 7th edition.
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Theme for 2025

Living Together in an Era of Conflict: “Societal Design Transcending Boundaries”
It would provide a platform to address conflicts plaguing the world, warm attention to the marginalized voices, and new kinds of connectivity and recovering humanity in a digital age.
Why not share your passion and creativity with the world? We look forward to receiving proposals that resonate deeply and broadly with people everywhere.

Sub-Themes

Theme 1. Design for Peace
– Sustainable peacemaking-models across nations (addressing nuclear threat, territorial disputes, resource disputes, and racial conflicts)
– Building youth-driven global peace networks based on SDGs
Theme 2. Designing with Marginalized Voices
– Paying attention to those who are physically challenged, seniors, and multicultural families　
Theme 3. Living between Virtual and Real Worlds
– Discovering new connectivity in an era of social media, metaverse, generative AI and overcoming isolation

Entry Guidelines

▪Application Period:October 1 (Tue) – October 30 (Thu), 2025
▪Eligibility:Students currently enrolled in universities, graduate schools, vocational institutions, or high schools worldwide who are interested in design (including working students)
　Students from non-design disciplines are also encouraged to apply.
▪Categories:Graphic, product, service, fashion, architecture, urban planning, social issues et etc.
▪How to Apply:https://www.design.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/topics/28201/
Please fill out the downloaded form(.doc) and send it to dsusdgscenter@gmail.com

Timeline

▪First Review: Early November 2025

▪Final Review: Late November 2025

▪Award Ceremony: December 11 (Thu), 2025 Online event

Awards

▪Gold Award (1 team): 300,000 yen+ Certificate

▪Silver Award (1 team):200,000 yen + Certificate

▪Bronze Awade (1 team):100,000 yen+ Certificate

▪Corporate Award: 50,000 yen + Certificate

▪Honorable Mention: e-Certificate
▪Special Award for High School Students: Certificate

Organizer

SDGs Design International Awards 2025 Operating Committee (Kyushu University, Dongseo University, Tongji University)

Contactr

・Japan ( SDGs Design Unit, Kyushu University Faculty of Design )
sdgs@design.kyushu-u.ac.jp

・Korea ( Asia Design Center for Future, Dongseo University )
dsusdgscenter@gmail.com

Website

https://www.design.kyushu-u.ac.jp/en/topics/28201/