Designed by Women.
Celebrated by the World.
Your creativity has always been here. Now it's time for the world to see it.
Women in Design is Indigo's competition dedicated to female designers everywhere — whether you're just finding your voice or you've been shaping the industry for years. Submit your work. Get the recognition you deserve.
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Figuring out the brand’s core values is the most important aspect of design for me”
Giordano Santoro
Co-founder of Beyond Brothers
2026 Indigo Awards Winners
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Momentsfrom Past Events
Every year, Indigo hosts vibrant parties in inspiring cities around the world — from Tokyo to Tbilisi, Athens to Bangkok. These events bring together a passionate community of designers, innovators, and creative leaders to celebrate excellence and spark new connections across borders.
Tbilisi
2023
Athens
2024
Bangkok
2025
Lisbon
2026
TBD
2027
Next Indigo Party: TBD
Where to next?
Our last Indigo Design Party lit up Lisbon - design, conversation, and a few too many good stories. Now we're figuring out where the next one happens, and honestly, we don't know yet.
If you've got a city in mind, want to help shape the next celebration, or are interested in sponsoring it, we'd love to hear from you.
Last event
Lisbon, 2026
Next event
Deciding Now
Sponsorship Opportunities
Each year, Indigo:
Creates international visibility for emerging designers, students, and small studios
Amplifies work that might otherwise go unnoticed due to geography, access, or resources
Elevates design as a force for culture, communication, and change
Builds bridges between education, industry, and innovation
Connects creatives from 46+ countries to a global stage
About Indigo Design Award
Most design competitions will tell you that by joining them, you will become the best. We say that when you join us, we become the best. We are the prism through which your vision, innovation, and prodigy shine through. We are Indigo and we exist to encourage and promote your creativity.
Key Dates
Early Bird Deadline
Sept 30, 2026
Extended Early Bird Deadline
Nov 30, 2026
Regular Deadline
Jan 31, 2027
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Branding Design of the Year 2024
“I think it's healthy to share your work. And see how it compares with others. Awards can be a badge of quality, but sometimes the reward is bigger for the people getting the reward than the business.”
Viktor Ehrenberg
Creative Director at Ojity
“Competitions like Indigo Award improves the world around. Showcasing and promoting strong design has an undeniable impact on the world. Thank you for that, you are changing the world for the better.”
Alexey Lysogorov
Gold Winner in Branding for Sports 2023
“I think awards allow designers to do the work they enjoy and show it to the world so they can attract clients with a similar vision and mission.”
Ana Tobin
Gold Winner in Integrated Graphic Design 2023