The French Conceptual Design Awards is an international conceptual design competition recognising visionary ideas, experimental projects, future-focused concepts, and unbuilt designs across disciplines. As part of the French Design Awards, this category celebrates creativity, innovation, imagination, and design thinking that shape the future of design.
Gain international recognition through one of the world's leading conceptual design awards. Winners receive global exposure, industry recognition, and the opportunity to showcase innovative ideas that challenge conventions, explore possibilities, and inspire future design solutions.
Discover award-winning concepts recognised for their originality, innovation, vision, and design excellence. Explore outstanding work from designers, architects, studios, researchers, and creative professionals redefining what design can become.
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Hongxin Li, Lesi Li, Renping Wang
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Conceptual Design - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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DemoDesign.Studio
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Conceptual Design - Smart Technologies
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CIDA
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Conceptual Design - Hospitality
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Shanghai Namito Management Company Limited
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Conceptual Design - Graphic & Illustration
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FAW Bestune Auto Co., Ltd/ FAW Bestune Auto Co., Ltd Digital Cockpit Center
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Conceptual Design - Digital
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AmbiWishes Information Technology Co., Ltd. & AmbiWishes Technology Inc.
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Conceptual Design - Digital
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B'IN LIVE CO.,LTD.
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Conceptual Design - Exhibition & Events
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Knovo Studio
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Conceptual Design - Gaming, AR & VR
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Fullspeed Network Technologies(HangZhou) Co.,Ltd.
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Conceptual Design - Communication
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Dreamaker Wedding Planning Co., Ltd
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Conceptual Design - Exhibition & Events
Explore categories recognising excellence across experimental design, future concepts, speculative design, sustainable concepts, visionary architecture, product concepts, design research, social innovation, and emerging ideas.
All entries are evaluated by an international jury of experienced design professionals using a standardised set of criteria to ensure a fair, consistent, and impartial assessment.
The French Conceptual Design Awards recognises outstanding achievements through Platinum Winner, Gold Winner, and Silver Winner distinctions, celebrating concepts that demonstrate exceptional creativity, innovation, vision, and design excellence.
Plan ahead and submit your best work before the upcoming deadlines.
What is the French Conceptual Design Awards?
The French Conceptual Design Awards is an international competition recognising excellence in visionary concepts, experimental projects, speculative design, future-focused ideas, design research, and innovative design thinking across disciplines.
Who can enter the French Conceptual Design Awards?
The international conceptual design award category is open to designers, architects, researchers, design studios, organisations, innovators, students, and creative professionals from around the world.
What types of conceptual design projects are eligible?
Eligible projects include conceptual architecture, product concepts, speculative design, future-focused ideas, sustainable concepts, design research, social innovation projects, experimental works, and unbuilt design proposals.
How are entries judged?
Entries are evaluated by an international jury based on Creativity / Concept / Idea, Content / Brief / Objective / Planning / Execution, Visual / Design, Innovation / Functionality / Effectiveness, and Impact / Memorability.
What do winners receive?
Winners receive international recognition, winner profiles, editorial exposure, promotional opportunities, winner certificates, official winner logos, and ongoing visibility through the French Design Awards platform.
Can international entries participate?
Yes. The French Conceptual Design Awards welcomes entries from designers, architects, researchers, studios, organisations, and innovators worldwide.
Are conceptual and unbuilt projects eligible for the French Conceptual Design Awards?
Yes. Conceptual, unpublished, in-development, experimental, and unbuilt projects are eligible, provided they were created within the last five years.
Why should I enter the French Conceptual Design Awards?
The award provides a prestigious international platform to showcase visionary ideas, strengthen professional credibility, and gain global recognition among leading conceptual design projects shaping the future of design.
The French Design Awards is proudly part of the Arte Collection by IAA, alongside the French Fashion Awards, iLuxury Awards, Rome Design Awards, and Arte of Beauty Awards. Together, these programs celebrate creativity, craftsmanship, innovation, and excellence across design, luxury, fashion, and beauty worldwide.
The French Design Awards recognises excellence across multiple design disciplines, celebrating creativity, innovation, and outstanding achievements worldwide.
Join designers, architects, researchers, studios, and innovators from around the world. Submit your concepts and gain the international recognition they deserve.
