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.
Recognition continues beyond the results through project profiles, editorial stories and selected exhibition opportunities.
Programme details
Recognition continues beyond the results announcement through Monoline's official platform, selected editorial stories and exhibition invitations. These opportunities have different selection criteria and schedules; not every recipient receives every feature or invitation.
PUBLIC
RECOGNITION
Winner and finalist work receives a permanent Monoline project profile and official recognition mark.
Publication details
Winner and finalist work is published on Monoline with a permanent project profile and official recognition mark. Project imagery, credits and design statements are added in stages after results are announced and materials are checked. Selected work may also appear on Monoline's official social channels; posting dates and frequency vary.
ANNUAL &
EDITORIAL
Conversations and project stories bring selected creative practices into focus.
Editorial selection
Selected recipients may be invited to share their practice through interviews and project stories. Participation is voluntary, and features are released progressively on Monoline's official platforms. Editorial selection is independent; an award does not guarantee an interview or a publication date.
EXHIBITION &
MEDIA
Selected recipients of the 2026 awards will be invited to exhibit in Paris, France. Future exhibition destinations will be announced by edition.
Participation is optional and may involve exhibition and commissioned external-media fees, disclosed before acceptance.
Exhibition participation & costs
For the 2026 award edition, Monoline will hold an exhibition in Paris, France, with invitations extended to selected recipients. Monoline's international exhibition programme is intended to extend to other locations worldwide in future editions; destinations and arrangements are not yet confirmed and will be announced separately for each edition. Group or separately proposed solo presentations are optional. Participation fees may include commissioned external media coverage of the exhibition and will be disclosed before acceptance. Declining does not affect award status.
WINNER
BENEFITS.
Official Winner Mark / Badge
Permanent Winner Profile on Monoline
Featured Project Page and digital award certificate
Consideration for editorial interviews and project stories, published progressively
Curated exhibition invitations (2026 award edition: Paris); optional participation may involve exhibition and external-media costs
2026 Cash Award: $300 for each Design of the Year distinction