Presented with METROPOLIS, the WantedDesign Conscious Design Awards recognize emerging designers whose forward-thinking work promises to make a lasting impact. Open to international design students and recent graduates, the awards honor projects that challenge conventional, market-driven solutions by addressing sustainability, social impact, and innovation. Submissions are evaluated by a jury of industry experts and leaders, representing many facets of design and led by METROPOLIS editor-in-chief Avinash Rajagopal.

2025 Submissions
Open calls: June 25
Deadline: September 17
Winners announced: October 15

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