MONOLINE DESIGN
OF THE YEAR
Two 2026 Design of the Year distinctions: one Professional and one Experimental. Each receives a $300 Cash Award.
AWARDS &
RECOGNITION.
Recognition should have an afterlife. Monoline celebrates work through a public platform for designers, studios, makers, researchers, and ideas that deserve to be seen, discussed, and remembered.
MONOLINE DESIGN
CATEGORY
WINNER
A leading project in Graphic, Illustration, Product, or Experimental.
MONOLINE
WINNER
Typically awarded to approximately the top 3% of eligible entries.
MERIT
AWARD
Recognition extending to approximately the top 10% of eligible entries.
FINALIST
Recognition extending to approximately the top 30% of eligible entries.
PARTICIPATION
RECORD
A downloadable digital certificate marking every eligible entry in the 2026 programme.
THE WINNER
PLATFORM.
Selected work enters an international-facing programme built to give strong projects more places to live: on the Monoline website, in editorial formats, and through annual and exhibition activity.
PUBLIC
RECOGNITION
Winner and finalist work is published on Monoline with a permanent project profile and official recognition mark.
ANNUAL &
EDITORIAL
Selected projects are considered for the Monoline annual, interviews, jury perspectives, and future editorial features.
EXHIBITION &
MEDIA
International gallery presentations, opening events, and media-facing programming create further opportunities for selected work.
WINNER
BENEFITS.
Official Winner Mark / Badge
Permanent Winner Profile on Monoline
Featured Project Page and digital award certificate
Consideration for the Monoline annual and editorial interview
International exhibition and media-programme opportunities
2026 Cash Award: $300 for each Design of the Year distinction