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Better Design Award (BDA) 2024

The Better Design Award (BDA) is an exciting new international design competition seeking projects and companies that represent the pinnacle of design excellence and innovation. Hosted by China Media Group and the Shenzhen Industrial Design Profession Association (SIDA), the BDA offers a chance to gain global recognition, expand your professional network, and win a significant cash prize.

Generous Awards and Recognition

The BDA boasts a total prize pool of CNY 4.25 million (over USD 584,700), with the grand prize winner receiving CNY 1.5 million (more than USD 200,000). But the benefits go beyond just the prize money. BDA winners will also receive trophies and certificates, while nominees will be awarded certificates in recognition of their outstanding work.

Open to a Wide Range of Design Fields

The BDA focuses on three key areas: empowering industrial change, creating a better life, and leading future development. This means the competition welcomes entries from a wide range of design disciplines. Whether you’ve created innovative products in high-end equipment manufacturing, intelligent robotics, or new energy vehicles, or developed cutting-edge solutions in fashion design, smart cities, or social innovation, the BDA is eager to see your work.The award also encourages entries for original design concepts alongside existing products.

Eligibility and Entry Fee

The BDA is open to participation from a truly global audience. Enterprises and institutions, design agencies, colleges,design teams, scientific research institutions, and even individual designers from any country are welcome to submit their projects.

The best part? Entering the BDA is completely free!

Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your design talent on the world stage. Submit your entry today!

Key Dates:

  • Upload Phase: May 1, 2024 – August 31, 2024 (24:00 Beijing Time)

For more information and to submit your entry, please visit the official BDA website