RECOGNIZING DESIGN EXCELLENCE THAT SPARKS THE FUTURE

Inspired by the story of Kira and the return of the Tokyo Spark, the Tokyo Design Awards honors outstanding design, visionary ideas, and the brilliant individuals behind them. This international design competition celebrates creativity across key disciplines — from Architectural Design, Interior Design, and Product Design to innovative fields like Character & Pop Design and other emerging creative categories.

We invite designers, studios, and creative professionals from around the world to submit work that redefines how we live, move, and experience the world through design. From breakthrough concepts to legacy-defining achievements, this is where exceptional design — and the minds behind it — are seen, evaluated, and celebrated.

IGNITE THE BEGINNING. DESIGN THE FUTURE.

Every breakthrough begins with a spark—an idea that dares to challenge convention and reimagine possibility. “Ignite the Beginning. Design the Future.” is about celebrating that very spark, the power of design to initiate change and to craft experiences, spaces, and products that move humanity forward. It is not just about where design starts, but about how it creates lasting impact for the world to come.

This year, we invite participants to showcase works that embody bold beginnings and visionary futures. Whether through architecture, interiors, products, or emerging creative disciplines, let your designs ignite conversations, inspire communities, and light the way for what lies ahead. Submit your entry today and take your place on Tokyo’s global stage of design excellence.