IFDA Asahikawa 2027: Global Wood Furniture Design Award with ¥3 Million First Prize
The International Furniture Design Competition Asahikawa (IFDA2027) invites original, unpublished wooden furniture designs under the theme 'Origin'. Entrants can be individuals, groups or companies, and the top Gold Leaf Award carries ¥3,000,000 in prize money.
Eligible designs and applicants
The competition accepts new, previously unpublished furniture designs primarily made from wood. Other materials may be combined with wood, but wood must remain the main material. Individuals, teams and businesses can enter; there is no limit to the number of entries.
Prizes and fees
Gold Leaf: ¥3,000,000; Silver Leaf: ¥500,000; Bronze Leaf: ¥300,000; Jury Special Awards: four awards of ¥100,000 each. The registration fee is ¥10,000 PER DESIGN, so multiple submissions incur multiple fees.
Important dates
Entry window: 1 July to 11 December 2026. Preliminary evaluation is scheduled for mid-January 2027, final judging for 18 May 2027 and the awards ceremony for 19 May 2027. Around ten shortlisted entrants are expected to present their designs, with remote presentations possible.
Organizers and jury
The Asahikawa furniture industry has supported this triennial competition since 1990. The IFDA2027 jury is chaired by Jin Kuramoto and includes Tsuyoshi Tane, Ronan Bouroullec and Cecilie Manz, alongside industry representatives.
Before submitting
The organizer provides official Japanese and English regulations. Check required presentation boards, intellectual property terms, production expectations and payment procedures there; these details control the application.
IFDA2027 Official Rules / 公式要項
This is an edited summary of the organizer's announcement. Confirm eligibility, deadlines, entry fees and the full rules directly on the official site before applying or paying.