Joseph Binder Award 2027

The Joseph Binder Award 2027 is an international biennial competition for graphic design and illustration organised by designaustria. It accepts published or realized projects in graphic design and illustration from 2025 onwards across multiple categories, plus special categories for Design Fiction and the Henry Steiner Prize. Selected works are exhibited and included in the award catalogue, and winners are presented at the Joseph Binder Days symposium and exhibition in Vienna.

Gold, silver and bronze trophies in each category; up to three distinctions per category; cash prizes for Design Fiction (€6,000 total); one Henry Steiner Prize; honored works featured in the JBA catalogue and exhibitions; free admission to Joseph Binder Days for honored designers and illustrators.

Open to graphic designers, illustrators, advertising agencies and design students worldwide submitting projects published or realized in 2025 or later; students must provide proof of study. Entrants must hold necessary copyright and publication rights; AI-assisted work permitted when the tool and extent of AI use are disclosed. Design Fiction is reserved for unpublished, independent/non-commercial projects, unrealized concepts and student projects.

Submit entries via the official Joseph Binder Award website and register separately for each category; multiple entries allowed with category-specific fees and nominee package for selected entries.