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social impact
social impact describes the ways in which human actions, structures, and systems affect the well-being, equity, and resilience of communities. around the world, designers, architects, and artists are increasingly addressing these issues through projects that promote inclusion, strengthen local agency, and respond to the needs of marginalized or underserved populations.
here, designboom publishes the latest news, as well as design, architecture, and art projects that improve social conditions, support community-led initiatives, foster accessibility, or amplify awareness around humanitarian and societal issues.
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competitions
The Oak Moon Pavilion $ 9,120.00 USD deadline: march 1st, 2027
2026 TITAN Property Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026
Kinderspace: Architecture for Children's Development competition / Edition #4 $ 11,773.00 USD deadline: november 30th, 2026
Call for Entries: UX Design Awards - Spring 2027 deadline: november 15th, 2026
Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027
grippin’ $ 3,000.00 USD deadline: april 30th, 2027
Valli Wine Tasting Room $ 11,632.00 USD deadline: february 15th, 2027
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027
L A M P International Lighting Design Competition deadline: october 31st, 2026
2026 NY Architectural & Interior Design Awards Season 2 deadline: november 5th, 2026 all competitions
Marca Corona Award 2027 | Contest for artists and designers under 35 $ 1,675.00 USD deadline: january 11th, 2027
Buildner’s Unbuilt Award 2027 $ 56,305.00 USD deadline: september 15th, 2027