In collaboration with EUNIC Cluster Prague, DesignBlok will present the 12th edition of the international Diploma Selection competition in 2026, showcasing the very best works by the most prominent graduates of European schools in the fields of product and fashion design.
From the submitted projects, an international expert jury selects 30 finalists who present their graduation projects to the public and the jury during DesignBlok 2026. The finals feature presentations by 15 product design graduates and 15 fashion design graduates, with the product collections presented in the form of an exhibition and the fashion collections showcased through fashion shows.
The winners of both categories will receive €1,000 to realize their next creative project. Together with the second and third-place awardees, they will also gain the opportunity for a future free presentation at the DesignBlok festival.
How to apply
Applications will reopen in spring 2027
Graduates of Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes in product or fashion design who completed their studies between 7 July 2025 and 6 July 2026 are eligible to apply for the Diploma Selection competition.
Timeline
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May 2026
Opening of applications for the 12th edition of Diploma Selection
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July 6, 2026
Application deadline for the 12th edition of Diploma Selection
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July 31, 2026
Announcement of the 30 finalists of the selection process
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August 6, 2026
Deadline for submitting materials for the DesignBlok catalog and website
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October 5–6, 2026
Installation of finalists’ exhibitions in the Product Design category
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October 8–9, 2026
Fashion show fittings for finalists in the Fashion Design category
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October 10, 2026
Fashion shows and finalists’ presentations to the juries
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October 10, 2026
Awards ceremony for the 12th edition of Diploma Selection
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October 11, 2026
De-installation of finalists’ exhibitions in the Product Design category
Product Design
Jury
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Jury ChairJohanna Seelemann (DEU)
Designer ■ Strategic Consultant
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Brynjar Sigurdarson (ISL)
Designer ■ Artist
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Martina Muzi (NLD)
Designer ■ Studio Leader, Design Academy Eindhoven
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Rebecca Lewin (GBR)
Head of Curatorial Programme, Future Observatory ■ Former Senior Curator, Design Museum in London
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Franck Millot (FRA)
Director, Paris Design Week
Fashion Design
Jury
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Jury ChairElisabeth Dieupart (FRA)
SVP Executive Search EMEA, Janou Pakter ■ Executive Search Leader
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Aleš Hnátek (CZE)
Fashion Designer ■ Winner of the 2025 Czech Grand Design Prize
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Millie de La Valette (FRA)
Head of Creative Talent Acquisition, Louis Vuitton ■ Fashion Headhunter
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Céline Salnot (FRA)
Director of Talent Acquisition, Cartier ■ Executive Search Specialist
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Camilla Morton (GBR)
Fashion Consultant and Author ■ International Fashion Journalist
Winners
Product design
The international jury will select the winners on Saturday, October 10, 2026, based on personal defenses. The Diploma Selection awards ceremony will be held on the same day at the Industrial Palace.
Fashion design
The international jury will select the winners on Saturday, October 10, 2026, based on showcases and personal defenses. The Diploma Selection awards ceremony will be held on the same day at the Industrial Palace.
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First name School Country
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Karya Anliak CHE/LUX
Zurich University of the Arts
CHE/LUX
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Ludwig Bachmann AUT/DEU
University of Applied Arts Vienna
AUT/DEU
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Lisa Bell DEU
HTW Berlin
DEU
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Sally Bjerre Gaarde SWE/DNK
SWE/DNK
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Nathanael Boell CHE/DEU
Zurich University of the Arts
CHE/DEU
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Mélissa Da Silva Nicolet CHE
University of Art and Design Lausanne
CHE
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Jillian-Blair DeRose CAN/NLD
ArtEZ University of the Arts
CAN/NLD
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Moritz Engel CHE/DEU
University of Art and Design Lausanne
CHE/DEU
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Kateřina Figarová CZE
Jan Evangelista Purkyně University
CZE
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Nada Gelas BEL
SASK Sint-Niklaas Academy of Visual Art
BEL
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Max Greiner DEU/ISL
Iceland University of the Arts
DEU/ISL
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Lea Hartmannová SVK
Academy of Fine Arts and Design Bratislava
SVK
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Carolien Janssens CHE
University of Art and Design Lausanne
CHE
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Gleb Kovyrnov NLD/UKR
Amsterdam Fashion Institute
NLD/UKR
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Nela Krulišová SVK/CZE
Academy of Fine Arts and Design Bratislava
SVK/CZE
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Jaehee Kwon DEU/KOR
Burg Giebichenstein Kunsthochschule Halle
DEU/KOR
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Ingvild Litlere NOR
University of Bergen
NOR
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Antonia Ludwig DEU
Kassel Art College
DEU
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Michel Kambi BEL
LUCA School of Arts
BEL
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Elif Peksert ITA/NLD
Academy of Costume and Fashion Rome
ITA/NLD
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Anouk Quillet CHE
University of Art and Design Lausanne
CHE
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Ida Stachura NLD/POL
Amsterdam Fashion Institute
NLD/POL
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Zaïna Timmermans BEL/NLD
ArtEZ University of the Arts
BEL/NLD
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Tim van der Plas ITA/NLD
Polimoda Florence
ITA/NLD
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Hana Vopravilová CZE
Jan Evangelista Purkyně University
CZE
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Pola Wislicz GBR/POL
University of the Arts London
GBR/POL
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Dobromir Wojewoda POL
Academy of Fine Arts in Katowice
POL
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Józefina Wojtkiewicz NLD/POL
ArtEZ University of the Arts
NLD/POL
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Mo Tong CHE/CHN
University of Art and Design Lausanne
CHE/CHN
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Krisztina Zsapka SVK
Academy of Fine Arts and Design Bratislava
SVK
Catalogue
This year's finalists catalogue is coming soon
Diploma Selection Partners
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In cooperation with
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Media partners
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Accommodation provided by
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TALENT SUPPORT PARTNER
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