Joseph Binder Award 2027

Joseph Binder Award 2027 – Under Pressure

The 17th edition of the Joseph Binder Award, organised by designaustria, has been launched and entries are now open. Under the theme ‘Under Pressure’, this edition takes an offbeat look at a reality shared by designers and illustrators: constantly having to cope with change, expectations and new challenges.
Pressure can be exhausting, but it can also spark new ideas. The Joseph Binder Award celebrates work produced over the last two years: bold ideas, fresh perspectives and outstanding achievements in design and illustration.

Discover the 2027 edition and the new Honoured Selection: josephbinderaward.com. 

Submissions and members' benefits

Graphic designers, illustrators, advertising agencies and students from around the world are invited to submit work created from 2025 onwards. Submissions are open until 23 November 2026.

Design Luxembourg is a preferred partner of JBA27. Its members therefore benefit from an exclusive 25 per cent discount. To obtain your discount code, please contact us at email hidden; JavaScript is required or check the member's area. 

About the Joseph Binder Award

The Joseph Binder Award is an international competition dedicated to graphic design and illustration. It was established in 1996 by designaustria, a centre of expertise and representative body for design in Austria. It is named after one of Austria’s most renowned graphic designers, who also revolutionised visual communication in the United States.

What’s new?

The new Honoured Selection showcases a selection of designers and illustrators from the opening of the exhibition and the press day onwards, even before the final rankings are announced. Their work will also be featured in the renowned JBA catalogue as well as in a travelling exhibition. The event forms part of the Joseph Binder Days: two days, 28 and 29 April 2027, at the MuseumsQuartier Wien, featuring the exhibition opening, a symposium (free for all award-winning designers and illustrators), the awards ceremony and an after-show gathering at the designforum Wien.

Design Luxembourg, partner of the JBA

Design Luxembourg is a partner of the Joseph Binder Award 2027 and will be represented on the jury by Annick Kieffer, a member of the board of directors and founder of Studio Polenta.