The Only Natural International Student Design Competition has officially closed for entries, marking the end of the most successful competition year to date.
Over the past four months, students and recent graduates from around the world have submitted an inspiring range of projects across our fashion and home competitions. From innovative furniture and interiors to forward-thinking apparel, accessories and footwear, the breadth of ideas, materials and approaches have once again demonstrated the creativity and talent of the next generation of designers working with natural materials.
The Only Natural team is now beginning the first review of entries in order to prepare our official 2026 competition shortlists. Once announced, these projects will progress to the next stage, where they will be reviewed by our expert judging panels composed of leading designers, educators, makers and sustainability advocates who will select this year’s category and overall winners.
Alongside the judges’ scoring process, the public will also have the opportunity to support their favourite projects through the People’s Choice Awards, helping celebrate the projects that have captured imaginations across the Only Natural community.
To everyone who entered, thank you for being part of the movement and for joining us in celebrating the beauty, versatility and future potential of natural materials in design.
The 2026 journey is far from over. Keep an eye on our website, newsletter and social channels for shortlist announcements, People’s Choice voting details and further updates as we move closer to this year’s awards and exhibition.
