Overview
The Design Discovery Awards (D&A) aim to be among the most prestigious and recognized international awards in the fields of Architecture Design, Interior Design, Landscape Design, Product Design, and Graphic Design. The awards are dedicated to uncovering and celebrating original and innovative design work and promoting outstanding talent worldwide.
These awards provide a global platform to identify design experts with creative contributions, visionary ideas, and aesthetic sensibility. D&A offers these professionals the recognition and visibility their work deserves.
Why You Should Participate
Participating in the Design Discovery Awards (D&A) allows designers to:
- Gain international recognition across various design disciplines.
- Join a network of global professionals and institutions.
- Have their projects evaluated by an esteemed jury of internationally recognized architects, designers, and academics.
- Compete for prestigious titles such as “Design of the Year.”
- Receive exclusive award benefits with no hidden post-selection fees.
Whether you are an emerging student or an established professional, D&A offers an equal opportunity to shine globally.
Key Highlights
Categories:
- Architecture Design
- Interior Design
- Landscape Design
- Product Design
- Graphic Design
Eligibility Criteria:
- Open to participants from all countries.
- Accepts entries from companies, departments, freelancers, students, manufacturers, and suppliers.
- Submitted projects must be completed within the last five years.
Unique Features:
- Multi-level recognition: Design of the Year, Winner, Honorable Mentions.
- Nearly 70 sub-categories available across five major design fields.
- Maximum 10 individual images per entry (no collages).
Entry Fees
| Category | 1st Entry | Additional Entry |
|---|---|---|
| Professional | £150 | £75 |
| Student | £50 | £25 |
Note: Additional entries must be paid together with the first entry to qualify as “additional.” Entry fees are non-refundable.
Prizes and Recognition
| Award Level | Recognition |
|---|---|
| Design of the Year | Top score in each category |
| Winner | Electronic award certificate, award badge, winner promotion benefits |
| Honorable Mention | Recognition for outstanding entries just below winner level |
Submission Details
Submission Process:
- Online Registration
- Online Submission
- Judging of Entries
- Award Announcement
Image Requirements:
- Max 10 images per entry
- No collages
- JPEG or PNG format only
- Each image must not exceed 4MB
- Entrants must hold photographic rights
Project Date: Projects must be completed within the past five years.
Important Dates
| Stage | Date |
|---|---|
| Early Bird Deadline | April 21, 2025 (-15%) |
| Regular Deadline | May 21, 2025 (-10%) |
| Final Deadline | June 21, 2025 (-5%) |
| Final Extension | July 21, 2025 |
| End of Evaluation | August 5, 2025 |
| Winners Announced | August 9, 2025 |
How to Join
Follow these steps to participate:
- Visit the competition website
- Complete the online registration form
- Submit your entry online with required images and details
- Pay the appropriate entry fee
- Wait for the evaluation and results announcement
Judging Criteria
Entries are judged on the following parameters:
- Innovation
- Aesthetics
- Ideas
- Introduction
- Planning
- Objectives
- Function
- Technology
- Sustainability
- Value
- Impact
- Emotional Quotient
Scoring System: Scale of 1–100
Jury
The jury comprises acclaimed professionals from across the world:
- Ruben Garcia Rubio – Tulane University, USA
- Sonsoles Vela Navarro – Tulane University, USA
- Angel Iskrev – Creative Director, proof, Bulgaria
- Hans-Petter Bjørnådal – Principal Architect, Norway
- Misak Terzibasiyan – Founder, UArchitects, Netherlands
- Tao Chen & Jade Lee – Founders, DesignRe-explore, China
- Niko Kapa – Director, Studio Niko Kapa, UK
- Artem Kropovinsky – Founder, Arsight, USA
- Elena Paraskeva – Photographer, Hungary
- Patrizia Burra – Photographer, Italy
- Dmytro Lynnyk – Creative Director, USA
- Jean-Sébastien Bourdages – Co-founder, beMONDO, Canada
- Pancho González – CCO, Inbrax, Chile
- Filipa Figueira – Founding Partner, Hinterland, Portugal
