Organizer

WOLDA / International Editorial Design & Research Forum (based in Germany)

Location

International (open to designers, agencies, and studios worldwide)

Deadline

October 20, 2026

Competition Category

Seven categories:

Eligibility

Open to designers, agencies, and studios worldwide. Work must have been created between January 1, 2024 and September 30, 2026, including work produced during a university or university-of-applied-sciences course. Each entry must follow its category-specific file, presentation, and English-description requirements.

Entry Fee

Early-bird:

Prizes/Awards

Awards include:

The worldwide competition is divided into four regions based on entry numbers: Americas, Europe and Africa, and Asia and Oceania. Award winners receive a free digital certificate by email, and may separately order an individually produced plexiglass trophy for €120 plus packaging and shipping. WOLDA does not offer cash prizes.

Core Introduction

Founded in Milan in 2006, WOLDA (Worldwide Logo Design Award) is an independent design competition organized by the Germany-based International Editorial Design & Research Forum. Held annually, the award aims to showcase outstanding design and emerging trends in logos, visual identities, and packaging design worldwide.

Entries are reviewed by an international jury of experienced specialists in logo, identity, and packaging design. The jury assesses submissions based on the originality and relevance of the concept, the clarity with which the design communicates an organization's identity, and the quality of execution.

WOLDA gives designers, agencies, and studios an opportunity to present recent branding work in an international competition. Awards range from Awards of Excellence through Bronze, Silver, and Gold, up to the highest honor of Best of Show. The competition holds high professional standing and international influence in the logo design field, serving as an important platform for branding professionals to showcase their expertise.