The BIG SEE Awards 2026 is an international platform that celebrates creativity, innovation, and excellence across architecture, interior design, product design, fashion, and creative business. Founded by Zavod Big in Ljubljana, Slovenia, the initiative highlights the most inspiring projects from South-East Europe while expanding its reach to a global audience. The awards aim to uncover emerging talent, promote visionary design practices, and connect creative professionals with wider industry networks, fostering cultural and economic growth through design.
Each year, the BIG SEE Awards attract architects, designers, and companies from around the world who are seeking international recognition and visibility. The program provides a curated stage for professionals to present their work to influential juries, media, and audiences during the BIG Architecture Festival in Ljubljana. With its emphasis on originality, sustainability, and contextual design, the competition positions itself as a benchmark for design excellence in the 21st century, aligning with current global trends and challenges in architecture and the creative industries.
Beyond the competition itself, the BIG SEE Awards 2026 serve as a dynamic ecosystem for design dialogue, collaboration, and promotion. Winners gain not only trophies and media exposure but also long-term engagement through exhibitions, publications, and professional networking. The program strengthens the visibility of South-East European design within the broader international landscape, making it an essential event for anyone passionate about architecture, innovation, and cross-disciplinary creativity.
Entry fee: €150 for the Early Bird product design entry (and from around €50–€150 for architecture category depending on submission period) per entry.
Eligibility
Open worldwide to projects completed within the last three years (for architecture) or launched within the past two years (for product design, with prototypes eligible if market launch by March 2026).
Prize
Winners receive a trophy (presented at the festival or shipped for a fee), the right to use the BIG SEE Award logo, a certificate, their project featured on the BIG SEE website and social media, a printed listing in the BIG SEE Report, and for higher-tier packages increased exposure such as a full-page feature or profile plus gala tickets and enhanced networking.
