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    • About GOOD DESIGN KOREA

      Good Design Korea is the only design certification
      accredited by the Korean government.
      Established in 1985, it mirrors the dynamic history
      of Korea's rapid industrial innovation.
      Now, we invite the world to join this legacy.
      Through impartial judging by top experts,
      global products can now earn the GD Korea mark
      —a definitive proof of their value and excellence.

    지역 / 한국

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    (단위 : )

    • 서울

    • 경기

    • 인천

    • 충청

    • 부산

    • 경상

    • 대구

    • 대전

    • 광주

    • 강원

    • 충북

    • 전라

    • 세종

    • 제주

    • 울산

    지역 / 글로벌

    +자세히보기

    (단위 : %)

    • 한국

    • 글로벌

    출품부문

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    (단위 : %)

    • 제품 디자인

    • 시각/정보 디자인

    • 디지털미디어/콘텐츠 디자인

    • 공간/환경 디자인

    • 패션/텍스타일 디자인

    • 서비스/경험디자인

    • 산업공예 디자인

    Call for Entry

    Eligible Entries

    · Products that had been sold or were scheduled for release both in and outside of
    Korea 2 years prior to the registration date of the Good Design(GD) Korea.

    * Submissions can be made by the company that holds the ownership of the product or by its design developer.

    ** For design developers, on the other hand, submissions are only eligible if they apply together with or
    have the approval of the company holds the ownership of the product.

    Ineligible Entries

    · Design products involved in legal disputes under Korean or international regulations such as the Patent Act,
    Utility Model Act, Design Protection Act, Trademark Act, and Copyright Act.

    * Products that are deemed to be plagiarized from other products

    ** Products that are seen to be inimical to public order or social morals

    Evaluation Process

    • May to June

      Entry Submission

    • July

      1st Round
      (Online Evaluation)

    • July to August

      2nd Round
      (On-site Evaluation &
      Physical Evaluation)

    • August to September

      Public Verification
      of Award Nominiees

    • August to September

      3rd Round
      (Public Evaluation &
      Presentation Evaluation)

    • November

      Result Announcement
      (via Website Press
      Release, etc.)

    • November

      Awards Ceremony
      (COEX)

    • November

      Exhibition of entries
      (Design Korea
      Awards Hall)

    • December 2025

      to January 2026

      Selection
      Package
      Delivery

    * What is Public Verification?


    [Verification Process] Verifies the eligibility of award nominees through the official websites of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) and the Korea Institute of Design Promotion (KIDP)



    * What is Public Evaluation?


    Public Evaluation is a Korean national evaluation system in which the public participates in assessing the shortlists selected through the evaluation. This process is conducted via online platform managed by the Korean government of KIDP, and a score equivalent to 10% of the full marks will be allocated in the final decision.

    Categories of Entries

    • Product Design

      • Electrical & Electronic Equipment DesignHome Appliances , mobile communications equipment and supplies, etc.
      • Industrial Machine & Tool Design Industrial equipment, controllers, processing machines, etc.
      • Living Design Toys, sports and leisure/sanitary/household goods stationery, musical instruments, kitchenware, office supplies, health/medical devices, construction equipment/supplies, etc.
      • Style DesignBeauty products, glasses, hats, watches, shoes, bags, etc.
      • Furniture DesignHome furniture, office furniture, kitchen furniture, medical furniture, etc.
      • Automotive & Transportation  Cars, yachts, ships, trains, aircraft, spaceships, bikes, drones, etc.
    • Visual Communication Design

      • Communication DesignBooks, Newspapers and Magazines, Printing, Advertisements, Infographics, Colors, Signboards, etc.
      • Package DesignPOP, Packaging, Label, Shopping bag, Box, Container, Paper structure, etc.
      • Brand DesignIdentity, Trademark, etc.
    • Digital Media/ Contents Design

      • Content DesignVideo (Broadcast, Advertisement, Movie), Animation, Character, Photo, Typography, Icon, Emoticon, Illustration, Webtoon, etc.
      • Digital media DesignWebsite, Application (app), Kiosk, etc.
      • Game DesignOnline/Mobile games, VR/AR/MR games, etc.
      • Interaction DesignUser Interface (UI), Human Interaction, HCI, etc.
    • Space/Environmental Design

      • Interior Architecture DesignInterior, Interior decoration, Art decoration, Lighting design, etc.
      • Exhibition and stage DesignExhibition, Stage, Event design, etc.
      • Environmental DesignEnvironmental design, Public design, Landscaping and Leisure, Space design, Public facilities, Landscape design, etc.
    • Fashion/Textile Design

      • Fashion DesignMenswear, womenswear, childrenswear, fur, traditional clothing, sportswear, underwear, etc
      • Textile DesignInteriors, woven fabrics, knitted fabrics, printing, fabric crafts, etc.
      • Precious metal/Jewelry DesignJewelry, Fashion accessories, etc.
    • Service/Experience Design

      • Service/Experience DesignHealth care, leisure services, education services, etc.
      • Community DesignCommunity service, Public administration service, etc.
      • Entertainment DesignEntertainment design, etc.
    • Craft Design

      • Metal Craft DesignMetal Craft
      • Ceramic craft DesignCeramic craft
      • Textile craft DesignTextile craft
      • Wood craft DesignWood craft
      • Other crafts DesignLacquerware crafts, stone crafts, glass crafts, leather crafts, paper crafts, etc.

    KEYWORDS

    Authority A prestigious award with a rich heritage,
    officially endorsed by the government of the Republic of Korea.
    Trust Winners are selected through a transparent
    and fair evaluation process by experts across diverse design disciplines.
    Partnership We have built a strong network with
    diverse partners, including major corporations and local governments.

    Submission Guide for Foreign Companies (!important)



    1. Create an account at DesignDB website as a 'Foreign Corporate Member'

    2. Go to DKAward Official Website and login(Login page) using the account you created in the 1st step

    3. Click this direct link to Online Submission Here to apply


    or


    4. Go to Navbar and Click ‘Good Design Selection’ → ‘Admission Guide’

    5. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click ‘Click Here to Submit GD Korea 2025’

    6. Apply for Online Submission



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