Spark: The One For All—All Design, All Designers

Spark welcomes all types and disciplines of Design. We have 10 major design categories. 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
Spaces Design: 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

Student Categories

Spring Semester For student designers in all disciplines
Fall/Winter Semester For student designers in all disciplines

* Here’s a sample question: “Hi Spark—Can we put multiple entries in the same category?”
Answer:
Yes, no problem. We often have—and welcome multiple entries in the same category. Check out the Dell entries for example, in the Product or Packaging categories.

If you feel that your design would be applicable in more than one category, Spark offers a 33% discount for each subsequent entry of the same design. For example, an electric car charger submitted to Spark Transport might also be great in Spark Product. If you would like to take advantage of this discount, email Spark and we’ll provide you with a discount coupon code. (Discount applicable to additional entries of the same design– the primary submission is at full price.) (Not applicable to Student Design.)