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International design cup

Gateway to the Americas Cup

An international design competition founded in Florida in 1996 that now alternates between the United States and Latin America. Designers compete for their countries in five timed categories.

The 2026 tasks

  • a surprise design inspired by nature
  • a bridal wreath bouquet
  • an intimate cocktail table for two
  • floral fashion
  • a second surprise design

Three judges scored technical skill, creativity and use of the principles of design, and every competitor received detailed written feedback.

Recent winners

YearWinnerNotes
2026Eric Lin, TaiwanOrlando. Second Aleksandra Flak (Poland), third Anna Dementieva (Ukraine)
2024Attila Németh, HungaryPanama City. Second Brenna Quan (Canada), third Shelly Huynh (Vietnam)

Sources

Checked November 2026. Dates and rules change, so check the official site before you travel or enter.