The 2026 MUSE Creative Awards and MUSE Design Awards have officially unveiled their Season 2 winners, marking another major milestone for the international competitions that celebrate excellence in creative and design industries.
As the awards continue to gain momentum, organizers have also opened the call for entries for the 2027 competition cycles, inviting professionals and organizations worldwide to submit their work for consideration.
With the 2027 MUSE Design Awards now accepting submissions, the stage is set for another year of groundbreaking creativity and innovation.
The 2026 MUSE Creative Awards and MUSE Design Awards have announced their Season 2 winners, recognizing work within today’s creative and design industries.
NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — The 2026 MUSE Creative Awards and MUSE Design Awards have announced their Season 2 winners, recognizing work distinguished by the clarity of its ideas, the strength of its execution, and its relevance within today’s creative and design industries.
From a pool of more than 14,000 entries submitted worldwide, the honorees span a wide range of professional fields, including advertising, branding, digital experiences, architecture, interior design, product development, packaging, and numerous other disciplines.
The competitions are presented by the International Awards Associate (IAA), which offers a global stage where creative and design work is judged purely on its merits. Both programs base their recognition on the quality of the work itself and the professional standards demonstrated throughout its development and execution.
A Global Field of Creative and Design Achievement
Season 2 attracted submissions from independent professionals, agencies, studios, brands, and organizations across international markets, showcasing the depth of expertise represented in both competitions.
Notable participants included internationally recognized organizations and creative firms such as NBCUniversal, Amazon News, Coach, rhode, Sony Group Corporation, George P. Johnson, Unilever / Breaktime Media / WPP Unite, Scopely, Dell Technologies, HBA, Leica Geosystems, Dongfeng Nissan Auto Sales Co., Ltd., Baidu Online Network Technology (Beijing) Co., Ltd., Geely Auto mobile Holding (Shanghai) Co., Ltd, Nikken Sekkei Ltd, Aedas, and Ralph Appelbaum Associates. Winning projects were also developed for global brands like The LEGO Group, Vimeo, W Hotels, Embraer Commercial Aviation, Paramount+, lululemon, McDonald's, Disney, Bentley Motors Europe, City of Helsingborg, Dar Global, FERRERO TRADING (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD., Starbucks, and Lee Kum Kee.
The wide-ranging participation highlights MUSE’s international footprint across creative and design practice. From built environments and consumer products to campaigns and digital experiences, the winning entries demonstrate how purposeful ideas and skilled execution can shape industries and daily life.
Recognition Grounded in Professional Evaluation
An international jury of 222 professionals hailing from 39 countries evaluated the Season 2 submissions, bringing expertise in creative communication, architecture, interiors, product design, digital experience, branding, and related fields.
Using MUSE’s blind judging process, each entry was assessed on the strength of its idea, execution, and overall achievement—without consideration of company size, reputation, or market visibility. This approach ensures every honor reflects professional judgment and the merit of the work submitted.
Among the distinguished jurors were:
• Fabio Barros, Global Creative Director at Meta;
• Amy Leo, Creative Director at IKEA;
• Atakan Salcioglu, Creative Design Manager at HUAWEI;
• Chase Abraham, Sr. Director of Creative Excellence at The Coca-Cola Company;
• John Muhlenkamp, Director of Industrial Design at GoPro, Inc.;
• Benjamin Kuhn, Sr. Program Manager UX & Innovation at Hyundai America Technical Center;
• Johana Mendoza Rodriguez, Architectural Designer at Olson Kundig;
• Zhijun He, Senior Designer at Samsung.
“Work earns lasting recognition when its value extends beyond the moment it is introduced,” said Thomas Brandt, spokesperson of the International Awards Associate. “The Season 2 winners show how clear ideas and considered execution can influence industries and the people they serve. That is the standard MUSE was established to honor.”
The complete list of 2026 MUSE Creative Awards and MUSE Design Awards Season 2 winners is available at https://museaward.com/winners.php and https://design.museaward.com/winner.php.
Continuing the MUSE Standard
With another season in the books, the MUSE Awards continue to build an international record of the work, professionals, and organizations contributing to the advancement of creative and design practice.
Professionals, agencies, studios, and brands interested in future competition cycles can explore upcoming entry opportunities, categories, and submission requirements through the official MUSE Creative Awards and MUSE Design Awards websites.
• Early Bird Deadline: November 19, 2026
• Final Extension Deadline: February 25, 2027
• Results Announcement: April 16, 2027
About MUSE Creative and Design Awards
The MUSE Creative Awards and MUSE Design Awards are prestigious international design competitions celebrating excellence in creativity and design across diverse industries. The awards honor innovative projects that push boundaries, inspire audiences, and redefine global standards of design innovation and creative excellence. Each year, the MUSE Awards unite the global creative community of designers, architects, brands, and agencies whose work shapes the future of creativity and design.
About International Awards Associate (IAA)
Established in 2015, the International Awards Associate (IAA) is a global organization dedicated to recognizing professional excellence and outstanding achievements across industries. IAA organizes internationally recognized award programs including the MUSE Creative Awards, MUSE Design Awards, Vega Digital Awards, NYX Awards, TITAN Business Awards, London Design Awards, NY Product Design Awards, French Design Awards, and Noble Business Awards, among others.
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Why it matters: With over 14,000 submissions and a jury of 222 international professionals, the MUSE Awards continue to set a benchmark for what constitutes meaningful creative and design work. As the competitions open their 2027 cycles, the recognition of these winners signals which projects and practices are shaping the future of the industry—and which standards will guide the next generation of creators and designers.
