Posted on 13 August 2023

Deadline
11 October 2023

Who may enter
The competition is open to anyone.

Short description

The contest is organized by the Kokuyo Co. , Ltd. based in Osaka, Japan.

The KOKUYO Design Award is an international product design competition.

This year's theme is “primitive” (read more).

Any stationery, furniture or tool used in working, learning and living scenes are eligible for entry. 

Submissions must be the original work of the entrant.

2023 Winner

"Sahara" – It is a painting palette that looks like a desert.
Author: Hitoshi Ohbi

Entry fee
The competition is free to enter.

Prizes
• Grand Prix (one winner): 2,000,000 Yen 
• Merit Award (three winners): 500,000 Yen
• Yokoku Award (up to twenty winners): 30,000 Yen

Competition website
For further information visit the official competition website.