The call for entries is now open for the anniversary edition of Graduation Projects, an initiative dedicated to showcasing emerging talent and innovative approaches to design across the Visegrad Group countries.

The review provides a platform for young designers to present their creative achievements to an international audience, while offering universities an opportunity to highlight the work of their most talented graduates.

Who Can Apply?

Graduation Projects 2026 welcomes submissions from graduates of universities in Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary, as well as citizens of these countries who have completed their studies at universities abroad.

Eligible projects must have been defended between 1 November 2025 and 31 October 2026.

Submissions will be assessed by an international jury in two categories:

• 2D – Graphic Design: Projects focusing on visual communication and graphic design.
• 3D – Industrial Design: Projects exploring product design and industrial design.

An International Platform for Emerging Designers

For 25 editions, Graduation Projects has provided an opportunity to recognise and promote the creativity of young designers from Central Europe.

The review encourages the exchange of ideas and perspectives across borders, bringing attention to innovative design concepts and the achievements of a new generation of creative professionals.

Selected projects will be presented at an international exhibition at Zamek Cieszyn in Cieszyn, Poland, in April 2027. The exhibition will offer graduates an opportunity to showcase their work beyond their universities and reach a wider audience interested in contemporary design.

Key Dates and Information

• Submission deadline: 9 November 2026
• Eligible graduation projects: Defended between 1 November 2025 and 31 October 2026
• Categories: 2D (Graphic Design) and 3D (Industrial Design)
• Exhibition: April 2027
• Venue: Zamek Cieszyn, Cieszyn, Poland

How to Apply

Graduates interested in participating are encouraged to submit their projects before the deadline.

Detailed information about the review, including eligibility requirements, regulations and the application form, is available on the official Graduation Projects website.

Applications close on 9 November 2026.

More information and submissions: https://www.graduationprojects.eu/

Contact: gp@zamekcieszyn.pl