Hiiibrand Awards 2026 – Brand & Communication Design

Overview

The Hiiibrand International Brand & Communication Design Awards, now in its 17th year, is a leading international platform celebrated for its professional and forward-thinking approach to design. These awards are dedicated to acknowledging outstanding brand practices and design excellence, with the goal of advancing the fields of brand strategy and communication design globally. The 2026 edition introduces two primary competition categories: 'Brand Awards' and 'Design Awards'. The Brand Awards category celebrates companies and organizations for their exceptional achievements in brand positioning, strategy, innovation, and communication. The Design Awards category recognizes individuals and teams for remarkable excellence in communication design. For its 17th iteration, the Hiiibrand Awards 2026 will feature a new AI Visual Category and a distinguished jury lineup. The competition remains committed to fostering future talent by offering parallel tracks for both professional and student levels, providing a global stage for emerging creative minds. The Hiiibrand Awards are widely regarded as an industry authority and a benchmark for high-quality brand and design practices.

What to build

Participants must submit projects demonstrating exceptional achievement in brand positioning, strategy, innovation, and communication for the Brand Awards, or remarkable excellence in communication design for the Design Awards. A new AI Visual Category is also available.

Key dates

• Super Early Bird Deadline (50% discount)2026-06-30
• Early Bird Deadline (25% discount)2026-07-31
• Regular Deadline2026-08-31

Eligibility

The Hiiibrand Awards are open to professionals and students globally. Parallel tracks are available for professional and student levels.

How to enter

1. Visit the official Hiiibrand website for further information.
2. Prepare your entries according to the competition categories (Brand Awards, Design Awards, or AI Visual Category).
3. Submit your entry by the respective deadlines, noting the fee discounts for earlier submissions.

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