One For All—All Design, All Designers

Spark welcomes all types and disciplines of Design. We have 10 major design categories, plus the new SpaceAwards. Within those you’ll find many sub-categories. If you are not sure which category your work belongs in, drop us a note via our contact page—we’re happy to help.

Pro Categories

Product Design: Leisure, sports, health & outdoor recreation, industrial & consumer tools & equipment, general consumer goods & appliances, electronics, kitchen & bath, engineering design, wearables, textiles, wall & floor coverings
Architecture: Architecture, buildings, public architecture, interior design & architecture, living spaces, community planning & design, structural engineering, public or private space, office, restaurant, residence, retail, warehouse or manufacturing facilities
Graphic Design: Identity, logos, print & publishing, branding, advertising, marcom, collateral, outdoor & direct mail, wayfinding, informational kiosks & terminals, infographics
Health, Medical & Universal Design: For all medical & health-related devices, systems, infrastructure and facilities
Transport & Mobility Design: Vehicles: cars, trucks, motorcycles, e-bikes, bicycles, autonomous, interiors, Aviation: aircraft, eVTOLS, aircraft interiors, accessories; marine, aerospace, mass transit
Digital Design: UX, UI, IXO & HCII, web, interactive apps, programs & software, games, motion, broadcast, film & video, virtual reality
Concept Pro: For professional designers in all disciplines
Experience & Service Design:
For professional designers In all disciplines
Packaging Design: For professional designers in all disciplines
The New SpaceAwards Design & Engineering Competition: For professional designers in all disciplines

Student Categories

Spring Semester For student designers in all disciplines
Fall/Winter Semester For student designers in all disciplines
Student SpaceAwards: For student designers in all disciplines