2026 Design Challenge

Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum

Program overview

High school students grades 9–12 interested in design, community impact, and creative problem-solving.

Eligibility

United States

Key details

Organization
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Type
Design competition
Location
United States (national; Virtual Regional Winners Day)
Format
remote
Eligible grades
9, 10, 11, 12
Application deadline
February 2, 2026, 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time
Application status
Closed

How to apply

Apply on the program's own site. Details here were read from that page and can change — confirm them there before applying.

Official program page