29M KRW in Prize Money – Five Competition Categories from Product Design to AI Innovation
NEW YORK, NY, August 30, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ — The 2025 Gyeongnam K-Design Award will embark on its full-scale journey starting with the first-round online application period. Hosted by Gyeongsangnam-do Province and organized by the Gyeongnam Design Industry Association, this competition has become a premier platform for domestic and international designers to demonstrate their creativity and practicality.
This year’s competition features two main tracks: the Open Theme Category (5 disciplines) and the Corporate Proposal Task Category, which addresses real-world business needs. Designers can participate individually or in teams of up to four members, with no entry fee required.
The Open Theme Category encompasses five design disciplines: Product & Craft Design, Visual & Information Design, Digital Content Design, Spatial/Environmental/Service Design, and AI-Integrated Design. The Corporate Proposal Task Category presents nine real-world projects including smart measurement systems, brand logo (BI) design, and packaging design solutions.
The competition offers over 29 million KRW in total prize money, with the Grand Prize winner receiving 10 million KRW and the prestigious Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Award. Additional prizes include Gold Prize (2 winners), Silver Prize (4 winners), and Bronze Prize (6 winners), along with separate recognition for corporate and high school divisions.
Entries that advance through the initial online review must submit physical prototypes between October 20-27. Winners will be announced and showcased at the awards ceremony and public exhibition on December 17. Additionally, selected works will be featured in a collaborative exhibition at DESIGN KOREA 2025, taking place November 12-16 at COEX in Seoul.
According to a spokesperson from the Gyeongnam Design Industry Association, “This isn’t just another design competition—we’re building a design ecosystem that connects directly with industry needs. We’re committed to supporting emerging designers and providing them with a gateway to global opportunities.”
For complete competition details, visit the official website at gnk-designaward.net or contact the Gyeongnam Design Industry Association at +82 55-298-1557.
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