Guidelines
Gyeongsangnam-do is excited to launch the “2024 Gyeongnam K-Design Award” as outlined below. This award program aims to discover and support talented designers who will lead the future by fostering a creative environment for design. We warmly invite participation from distinguished designers and students across the Republic of Korea.
| Contest Name | 2024 Gyeongnam K-Design Award (GKDA) |
|---|---|
| Hosted and Organized by | Gyeongsangnam-do and the Gyeongnam Design Industrial Association |
| Supported by | yeongsangnamdo Office of Education, Korea Institute of Design Promotion, KBS Changwon Broadcasting Branch Office, MBC Gyeongnam Broadcasting Corporation, KNN Gyeongnam Main Office, Nonghyup Bank Gyeongnam Headquarters, BNK Kyongnam Bank, Gyeongsangnamdo Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Gyeongnam Enterprises Federation |
| Announcement Date | April 1, 2024 (Monday) |
| Submission Periods | (1) First Phase, Online Submissions: September 2, 2024 (Monday) - September 30, 2024 (Monday) (2) Second Phase, Physical Work Submissions : October 14, 2024 (Monday) - October 25, 2024 (Friday) |
| Exhibition Dates | December 11, 2024 (Wednesday) - December 15, 2024 (Sunday), at Seongsan Art Hall (tentative) |
| Awards Ceremony | December 11, 2024 (Wednesday), at Seongsan Art Hall (tentative) |
| Exchange Exhibition | November 13, 2024 (Wednesday) – November 17, 2024 (Sunday), at DESIGN KOREA 2024 |
Eligibility
❶ (General Division) This is open to university and graduate students, the general public, and corporate entities.
❷ (High School Division) High school students are eligible to participate.
Submission Method
- Submissions may be made by individuals or by teams of up to four members (limited to two entries per team).
- For team entries, the designation should include one principal designer and up to three associate designers.
- A single award certificate will be issued per entry; however, all team members are eligible to receive a certificate of participation and documentation of any awards won.
Entry Fee
None
Entry Restrictions
(1) Entries deemed to be derivative
(2) Entries deemed offensive to public order or morals
(3) Entries that do not meet the production specifications outlined in the guidelines
(4) Entries that have previously won awards in other domestic or international competitions at the time of submission
※ Note: If an entry violates these conditions, any associated accolades, prizes, and recognitions will be rescinded.Submission Details
| Category | Details | ||
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| Announcement of Contest | Event Announcement | Announcement Date: April 1, 2024 (Monday) | |
| Entry Submission | First Phase (Online Submission) | Online Entry Submission Period: September 2, 2024 (Monday) – September 30, 2024 (Monday) Online Submission Site: Official website of the Gyeongnam K-Design Award (gnk-designaward.net) |
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| Second Phase (Physical Submission) | Physical Entry Submission Period: October 14, 2024 (Monday) – October 25, 2024 (Friday) by 6:00 p.m. Physical Submission Site: Gyeongnam Design Industrial Association F206, 2nd floor, Changwon Smart Up Tower, Chaeryong-ro 48beon-gil 44, Uichang-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea ※ Submissions must be received by the deadline. The organizers do not assume responsibility for any damage or loss during transit. |
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Open Theme
Designs that inspire innovation and development in industrial design, aimed at enhancing product competitiveness and contributing to the advancement of related industries. Entries are categorized as follows:
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Product and Craft Design Category | - Electrical and electronic products, industrial machinery and tools, living and style designs, furniture design, transportation equipment design, etc. - Metalwork design, ceramic design, glass art design, woodworking design, and other types of craft design |
| Visual and Information Design Category | - Communication design, packaging design, and brand design |
| Digital Media and Content Design Category | - Content design, digital media design, game design, and interaction design |
| Space, Environment, and Service Design Category | - Interior architecture design, exhibition and stage design, and environmental design - Service design, community design, and entertainment design |
Corporate Theme
Entrants may select from a variety of themes proposed by companies in Gyeongnam for their design projects(refer to the attached document for themes)
| Category | Company Name | Design Development Theme | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Jirisan Anti-Aging Cooperative | Development of a Mini-House Experience Zone Design | Sancheong |
| 02 | LOABLANC | Development of Micro Needle Patch Packaging Design | Jinju |
| 03 | MICEPEOPLE Co., Ltd. | Development of Mascot (Character) Merchandise and Content | Changwon |
| 04 | Soon International | Development of an Eco-Friendly Cutting Board Design | Gimhae |
| 05 | Shinjin Tech Ocean | Development of a Smart Weighing System Body Design for Oyster Processing Plants | Tongyeong |
| 06 | Good Life | Development of a Safety Outlet with Shock and Short Circuit Prevention Features(Type A) | Changwon |
| 07 | Gugi Village Cooperative | Development of Packaging Design for a Beef Bone Soup | Miryang |
| 08 | CTT Ltd. | Development of a Baseball Carbon Foot Guard | Changwon |
| 09 | Agricultural Corporation Gaya Brewery Ltd. | Development of Promotional Videos(for Corporate and Product Marketing) | Gimhae |
※ Corporate Theme Submission Inquiries: (Gyeongnam Design Industry Association (Tel. +82-55-298-1557))
Submission Specifications
(First Phase) Online Submission Specifications
| Category | Content |
|---|---|
| Image Size | A1 (size: 594 mm × 841 mm, pixels: 4677 px × 6623 px) No specified orientation, limited to 2 sheets |
| Image Resolution and Color Space | 200 dpi / RGB color space |
| File Format | jpg |
| File Name | Applicant Name_ArtworkTitle_ImageNo. |
Submission Specifications
(Second Phase) Physical Submission Specifications
| Category | Specifications | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Flat Submissions | Must be submitted on A1 size foam board
(590mm × 840mm × 5mm), limited to 2 boards ※ Note: Changes to the images submitted online are not permitted. ※ Note: Entries must not include any information that could reveal the identity, origin, or affiliation of the entrant. |
Mandatory |
| Three-Dimensional Submissions | (1) Point of Purchase(POP), Corporate Identity Program(CIP), Packaging Design
- Three-dimensional models : should fit within a display area of 900mm×900mm×900mm (2) Multimedia Content and Video Submissions - Submit finalized works on a USB drive - Web designs should not exceed 20 pages; video submissions should be no longer than 5 minutes; webtoon submissions should not exceed 10 panels (3) Product, Environmental, and Craft Design Submissions - Display area should not exceed 1,000 mm × 1,000 mm × 2,000 mm |
Optional |
※ Note: Works selected in the first round of judging are considered preliminary entries. These must be submitted as physical works by the specified date for the second round of physical evaluation. Failure to submit the physical works will result in disqualification from the awards.
Judging Overview
Judges : Experts from across the national design community, including academia and industry, are appointed.
Judging Criteria
(1) Originality
(2) Functionality and efficiency suitable for the intended use
(3) Effective and appropriate use of materials
(4) Overall design that satisfies aesthetic criteria
(5) Presentation of sufficient data and universal validity
(6) Strict adherence to category-specific production guidelines
(7) Ability to satisfy consumer preferences
Judging Schedule
(1) First Phase Online Judging: October 1, 2024 (Tuesday) - October 11, 2024 (Friday)
(2) Announcement of First Phase Judging Results: October 14, 2024 (Monday)
(3) Second Phase Physical Submission: October 14, 2024 (Monday) - October 25, 2024 (Friday)
(4) Second Phase Physical Judging: October 30, 2024 (Wednesday)
(5) Announcement of Final Judging Results: November 1, 2024 (Friday)
* Results will be posted on the Gyeongnam K-Design Award website(gnk-designaward.net)
Award Guidelines
(General Division) Awards for 33 participants, total prize money of KRW 42.4million
(High School Division) Awards for 6 participants, total prize money of KRW 1.7 million
| Category | Award Level | Quantity | Prize Money | Total Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Place | Gyeongsangnam-do Superintendent of Education Award | 1 | 50 | 50 |
| 2nd Place | Sponsor’s Director Award | 2 | 30 | 60 |
| 3rd Place | Sponsor’s Director Award | 3 | 20 | 60 |
(Local Talent) Awards for 10 participants, total prize money of KRW 2.6 million
| Category | Award Level | Quantity | Prize Money | Total Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Student | Sponsor’s Director Award | 8 | 30 | 240 |
| High School Student | Gyeongsangnam-do Superintendent of Education Award | 2 | 10 | 20 |
Awards Ceremony
Date : December 11, 2024 (Wednesday)
Venue: Seongsan Art Hall, Exhibition Hall 4(tentative)
Exhibition of Award-Winning Works
Dates : December 11, 2024 (Wednesday) - December 15, 2024 (Sunday)
Venue : Seongsan Art Hall (tentative)
Featured: Award-winning works
Exchange Exhibition of Award-Winning Works
Dates: November 13, 2024 (Wednesday) - November 17, 2024 (Sunday)
Venue: “Design Korea 2024” at COEX
Featured: Award-winning works
Retrieval of Entries
Non-displayed Entries: October 30, 2024 (Wednesday), 4:00–6:00 p.m.
Displayed Entries: December 15, 2024 (Sunday), 3:00–6:00 p.m.
*All entries must be collected within the specified times; postal retrieval is not allowed. The organizers will not be responsible for loss or damage to entries not collected. Unretrieved entries will be disposed of after the deadline.
Contact Information
(Organizing Body) Gyeongsangnam-do Economic and Business Division, Design Support Section
Tel. +82-55-211-3343
(Managing Organization) Gyeongnam Design Industrial Association
Tel. +82-55-298-1557 , Email. info@gnk-designaward.net
gnk-designaward.net