7th Edition · 2027
Creative Award · Everyday, Reconsidered
Submit one themed work free of charge, or enter one of nine open categories.
G-CROSS / 2027
The G-CROSS Creative Award is organised by the Industrial Design Council (UK), providing an international platform for designers, students and artists to present their work.
“G” stands for Graphics, while “CROSS” refers to cross-disciplinary exchange. The 2027 edition has three themed tracks and nine open categories.
Past Events
The Furnace Hall, Hackney Creative Quarter • November 12, 2025
The Fifth G-CROSS ceremony was held at The Furnace Hall. Under the theme "Colorful Art — Vibrance Beyond Borders," over 160 designers gathered. 42 award winners were announced.
Kempinski Hotel, London • November 29, 2024
The fourth ceremony took place at the Kempinski Hotel, welcoming 32 award-winning designers, 220 industry experts, and over 40 renowned companies.
Peninsula Hotel, London • November 25, 2023
Held at the London Peninsula Hotel with 36 award-winning contestants, 177 invited designers and 32 companies.
Hash Art Center, London • November 7, 2022
12 winners received prizes, with 112 students and 63 professional designers in attendance.
Asma Theatre, London • 2021
A look back at the first G-CROSS award ceremony.
EVERYDAY, RECONSIDERED
Choose one of tracks A, B or C. Every track accepts any creative direction, category or medium, provided the work responds to the selected brief. Themed entry is free, with one work per participant for the whole edition.
THEMED TRACK A
Develop a work around the everyday needs of people of different ages, such as reading information, using products, independent living or intergenerational communication.
ELIGIBILITYAny creative direction, category or medium may be submitted.
THEMED TRACK B
Address understanding and communication across languages and cultures, including learning, travel, public services or cultural communication.
ELIGIBILITYAny creative direction, category or medium may be submitted.
THEMED TRACK C
Address a specific issue in communication or shared activities within campus life, a neighbourhood, living alone or remote work.
ELIGIBILITYAny creative direction, category or medium may be submitted.
OPEN CATEGORIES
Open entry: choose the category for your work.
The AIGC track includes image design, video design and short-film design. Image entries focus on still visuals, video entries on moving-image expression, and short films on a complete narrative. Identify the tools used and your main creative steps, and ensure you hold the necessary rights to submitted content.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Award places and percentages apply separately to each phase.
G-CROSS GRAND AWARD
£1,000
Recognising an original idea, a resolved execution and a thoughtful response to its subject. Award-winning works receive digital certificates.
Percentage awards are calculated separately for each phase and category using the number of valid entries, rounded down to whole places. A work is counted once across award levels. The Grand Award is selected from Gold winners; only the highest cash prize is paid. Themed Silver without cash prize, themed Bronze and Honourable Mention, and all open-category awards carry no cash prize.
EXCELLENT TUTOR AWARD
Teachers whose students receive awards for at least two distinct works in this edition qualify for the Excellent Tutor Award. Works are counted across both phases; the same work counts once. Tutor details must be included in the original entry.
TWO PHASES
Separate judging and results for each phase.
Submission deadline
2026.12.15
Submission deadline
2027.01.15
All dates use Beijing time (UTC+8). Submission closes at 23:59 on each deadline. Each work enters the phase in which submission is completed. The same work may not be entered in both phases; Phase 1 works do not automatically enter Phase 2.
ENTRY FEES
THEMED ENTRY
The limit covers both phases and all three themed tracks. Any creative direction may enter.
OPEN ENTRY
£22 per work in Phase 2.
Each distinct open work is charged separately.
HOW TO ENTER
Choose one brief for a themed entry, limited to one work for the edition. For open entry, choose the category that best fits the work.
Show the complete work and relevant details. Describe its context, idea and execution. Moving-image works should include a playable file or viewing link.
Include the work title, author names, contact details, institution or organisation, and tutor where applicable. List all team members accurately.
Complete the registration and submission steps for your selected region. Select a registration area and follow the account instructions for that region.
No. The one-work themed limit applies to the whole edition, across both phases and all three briefs. You may enter multiple distinct open-category works, paying per work.
No. The phases are judged independently. Phase 1 works do not carry over and the same work cannot be re-entered. You may enter a different open-category work in Phase 2.
Identify the tools used, the main generation and editing steps, and your own creative contribution. Hold the necessary permissions for any third-party material.
Phase 1 results are announced on 28 December 2026; Phase 2 results on 30 January 2027. Use the official award-search entry after publication.
2027 G-CROSS
Entries are assessed for originality, execution, understanding of the subject, and application or artistic value. About the organiser ↗
G-CROSS
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