RULES
Schedule
Announcement & Application
Jul. 31 ~ Oct. 71st Screening
October2nd In-depth Screening
OctoberAnnouncement of Results
Nov. 2 (Design Day)Award Ceremony
DecemberThe above schedule is subject to change at the discretion of the host.
Eligibility
Design produced within the last year or confirmed to be released within a year
Categories
| Industrial Design | Product designs that fall under all industrial categories ex) Electronics, Appliances, Digital Products, Furniture, Mobility, Living, Lighting, Outdoors, Sports, Healthcare, Industrial Devices, Fashion, Beauty, Food, and Pets. |
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| Communication Design | Design with the purpose of communication ex) Brands, Packaging, Printing, Advertising, Campaigns, Videos, Digital Media, Services, and Experience Design. |
| Space / Environmental Design | Design related to space and composition ex) Architecture, Interior Design, Displays, The Environment, Public Areas, Landscapes, and Community Design. |
| Crafts Design | Designs with a practical and aesthetic value based on materials ex) Metal Crafts, Fiber Crafts, Wood Crafts, Ceramics Crafts, and Leather Crafts. |
| Advanced Design | Designs in the research process for mass production. * |
| Miscellaneous Design | Designs with purposes that are not covered in the above-mentioned fields. |
Advanced Design : The eligibility criteria for submission(mass production requirement) are waived.
Awards and Prizes
| Main Prize |
BEST OF BESTBEST 100 |
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| Finalist |
Finalist |
| Special Prize |
Designer of the YearPresented to a designer who has demonstrated outstanding design excellence, innovation, and significant contributions to the advancement of design in 2026. Design Management AwardPresented to a company, organization, or business unit that has achieved outstanding performance through design-driven management and the strategic integration of design in 2026. |
Winner Benefits
Winner Service A
| Applicable To | Main Prize, Finalist |
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| General Benefits (All Winners) | Certificate, yearbook, PIN UP logo usage rights, online exhibition and promotion |
| Main Award Benefits | Signature trophy, winner page (2p) in yearbook |
| Finalists Benefits | Winner page (1p) in yearbook |
Winner Service B
| Applicable To | Designer of the Year, Design Management Award |
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| Services Included | A special article(4 pages) and winner page (2p) in yearbook, special Certificate, PIN UP logo usage rights,online exhibition and promotion, special stage at the awards ceremony (Provide presentation opportunities about design intention, promotion) |
How to Submit
| How to Apply | Register online in the website (www.pinup.or.kr) |
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| Application Period | 2026. 7. 31 - 10. 7 |
| Contents for Submission |
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Since there is no physical evaluation, please provide images that comprehensively represent the artwork for a complete understanding.
The submission information will be used for trophies, awards and yearbook, so please provide accurate details.
Fees
Fees
| Stage | Submission & First Screening | Second Screening | Winner Service | |
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| Payment Timing | Upon Submission | Upon Passing the First Screening | Upon Final Selection | |
| Fee | KRW 200,000 | KRW 400,000 | Winner service A | Winner service B |
| Main Prize Winner : KRW 600,000 Finalist : KRW 400,000 |
Special Prize : KRW 600,000 | |||
Payment Information
| Payment Method | Bank Transfer |
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| Payment Account | Name of Bank : KEB Hana Bank Account Name : KIDA Account Number : 119-910045-57904 Swift Code : KOEXKRSE or KOEXKRSEXXX Address of Bank : 04523 | 35, EULJI-RO, JUNG-GU, Seoul, South Korea |
Submission
| Submission | pinup@k-ida.kr |
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| Required Documents | Business Registration Certificate, Billing Contact Email Address, Preferred Invoice Issue Date |
Payment is accepted by bank transfer to the designated account only. Other payment methods are not available.
If no preferred invoice issue date is provided, the invoice will be issued based on the actual payment date.
All applicable fees for screening and winner packages must be paid in full by the designated deadline.
Evaluation Criteria
PIN UP Design Awards evaluates entries based on the following three perspectives:
Good Design
Assess the design in terms of form, function, safety, quality, and commercial aspects. Explain the unique features and completeness of the design from a design perspective.
Design Innovation
Evaluate how the design implements new standards for innovation and proposes groundbreaking value from a design perspective.
Design Impact
Assess the design’s potential contribution to users, the environment, and the future, as well as its ability to generate business outcomes.
Important Notes
Entry Information
- There is no limit to the number of entries that may be submitted per competition category.
- The information provided in the submission will be used for all winner services, including trophies, certificates, catalogs, and online exhibitions. Please ensure that all information is accurate.
Submission Policy
- All submitted materials are non-returnable.
- If an entry is deemed ineligible during the judging and evaluation process, the Organizer reserves the right to adjust the award category or withhold the award.
- The number of selected winners may be adjusted based on the quality and quantity of entries received. The Organizer may reduce the number of awards or decide not to present certain awards.
- If multiple entries are determined to be substantially identical in design, including form, appearance, or presentation, they may be regarded as a single entry regardless of the number of submissions.
- If issues regarding plagiarism or intellectual property infringement arise after judging, the Award Committee will determine whether the award should be revoked.
- Any entry containing false or misleading information, or incomplete submission materials, may be disqualified.
- No revisions or additional materials may be submitted after the entry deadline.
- The judging schedule, award announcement, ceremony, and all related events are subject to change at the discretion of the Organizer.
- Certain product entries may be required to undergo product safety certification or quality compliance verification.
- The Organizer reserves the exclusive right to determine whether an entry proceeds to judging. Withdrawal from the judging process at the entrant's discretion is not permitted, and all applicable fees remain payable.
- Winning entries of the PIN UP Design Awards may display the official PIN UP Award Logo authorized by the Korea Innovation Design Association for promotional and marketing purposes.