“Future Designer 2026” Announces Nationwide Opening of Submissions
Starting January 7, 2026, Hoa Sen University (HSU) is excited to begin accepting submissions for Future Designer 2026, a wonderful nationwide opportunity for high school students passionate about design and art to explore their creativity and showcase their talents.
Under the theme “The Creative Me: Where Passion Today Becomes Tomorrow”, the competition challenges young people to develop design expressions that embody their creativity, individuality, and perspectives on the world.
Candidates may participate in one or more fields, including: Graphic Design – Communications, Interior Design, Fashion Design, and Digital Art. Every project is a journey of creative exploration, where participants challenge their thinking, elevate their design skills, and surpass their limits.
Total prize value: up to VN$ 700,000,000, comprising HSU scholarships and cash prizes.
- 1 Special prize: 70% full-course scholarship + VN$ 10,000,000 in cash;
- 4 First prizes: 35% full-course scholarship + VN$ 5,000,000; and,
- 4 Second Prizes & 01 Popularity Prize: VN$ 2,000,000 + gift
Additional Benefits:
– Certificates awarded to all prize recipients; and,
– Opportunity to showcase winning works at the Faculty of Design – Arts’ annual creative exhibition.
Contestants will be directly mentored by HSU lecturers and renowned industry experts, including fashion designer Lê Thanh Hòa, architect Bùi Hoàng Bảo, director Long Kan; Mr. Ly Qui Phuc; and MA. Phan Vu Linh, with additional support from leading brands such as An Cuong Wood – Working Joint Stock Company, Blum Vietnam Company Limited, Ideas Ocean Co., Ltd., and Runam (a brand of NISO Corporation), …
COMPETITION INFORMATION
- Who Can Participate: High school students nationwide
- Submission Timeline: 07/01/2026 – 07/03/2026
- Announcement of Preliminary Round Results: 15/03/2026
- Training & Mentoring: 15/03/2026 – 30/03/2026
- Final Round & Awarding Ceremony 08/04/2026
- Winning Works Exhibition 08/03/2026 – 22/04/2026
- Organizing Venue: Thanh Thai Campus, Hoa Sen University
Note: All submitted works must be legally created and owned by the contestant, and may not involve the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Join the journey and transform your ideas into a professional creative experience.
Submit your entry for Future Designer 2026 today!
