Women in Design
Designed by Women. Celebrated by the World.
Our Mission
Women in Design is a competition by Indigo dedicated to female digital designers worldwide. A space to submit bold work, gain global visibility, and be recognized alongside the industry's finest.
Open to all disciplines and all experience levels: from students finding their voice to seasoned professionals at the top of their game.
If you design digitally, you belong here.
Submit your best work. Get seen. Get celebrated.
Who Can Enter
Women in Design is open to all women working in digital design - across UI, UX, branding, motion, product design, and beyond.
Emerging
For students and early-career designers taking their first steps in the industry. If you have passion and work you're proud of, you belong here.
Established
For experienced designers and creative leaders with a body of work that speaks for itself. Enter the work that defines you.
Entry Fees
Early Bird pricing available till the end of June.
Get the Early Bird price now!
Early Bird Deadline: June 30, 2026
Emerging
Save $9
Early Bird 15% OFF
$51
Standard
$60
Established
Save $15
Early Bird 15% OFF
$85
Standard
$100
How It Works
Entries are evaluated across three rounds of judging, with each round announced separately: building toward the final winners reveal in September.
1
(Mid August)
Round 1 — Shortlist
The top 25–30% are announced as Shortlisted.
2
(Late August)
Round 2 — Finalists
The top 10–15% are announced as Finalists.
3
(Mid September)
Round 3 — Winners
1–2 Winners are selected per tier.
Recognition & Awards
All Entrants
Every submission will be displayed on the Indigo website: giving all participants global visibility regardless of the outcome. Entering Women in Design means your work is seen by a worldwide design community.
Shortlisted
A digital Shortlist badge to share on your portfolio and LinkedIn, and your work featured on the Indigo website.
Finalists
A digital Finalist badge, featured on the Indigo website and newsletter.
Winners
The Women in Design Trophy by Indigo, a digital Winner's badge, a featured interview on Indigo's globalplatform, and full visibility across Indigo's website, newsletter, and social channels.
Disciplines
Women in Design accepts entries across all digital design categories: the same disciplines covered by the Indigo Design Award. If it's digital and it's designed, it belongs here.
Key Dates
Early June 2026
Competition Opens
Early June 2026
Competition Opens
June 30, 2026
Early Bird Deadline
June 30, 2026
Early Bird Deadline
July 31, 2026
Submission Deadline
July 31, 2026
Submission Deadline
Mid August 2026
Shortlist Announced
Mid August 2026
Shortlist Announced
Late August 2026
Finalists Announced
Late August 2026
Finalists Announced
Mid September 2026
Winners Announced
Mid September 2026
Winners Announced
FAQ
Ready?
Your work has always been worth celebrating. Now it's time to make it official.