Overview
The DesignDaily Awards 2025 is an international competition celebrating the finest in architecture, design, and innovation. Open to students, professionals, and firms from around the globe, the Awards welcome conceptual, in-progress, and completed projects from the past six years. Organized by DesignDaily since 2011, this platform champions cutting-edge creativity and impact in the built environment.
With categories expanded for 2025—including sustainable architecture and visual innovation—the Awards aim to spotlight work that addresses pressing modern challenges like climate impact and community engagement. Winners will gain industry recognition, prestigious titles, and vast global exposure through the combined reach of DesignDaily and CompetitionList.
Why You Should Participate
Joining the DesignDaily Awards 2025 offers you a unique opportunity to elevate your work on a global scale. Whether you’re a student or a seasoned professional, this competition fosters inclusivity and provides a chance to:
- Showcase visionary ideas across 120+ categories
- Gain exposure to over 1.2 million annual global views
- Be judged by a panel of 90 renowned architects, educators, and creatives
- Compete for public and jury-based recognition
- Receive a prestigious Award Badge and Certificate
- Build your credibility with clients and peers through featured recognition
This competition is ideal for anyone looking to gain international recognition, validate their innovation, and connect with a global design community.
Key Highlights
- Categories: Residential, Commercial, Urban Planning, Visualization, Product Design, Sustainable Architecture, and more
- Eligibility: Open to students, individual professionals, studios, and teams
- Project Type: Conceptual, in-progress, or completed within the last six years
- Inclusivity: Encourages participation from all backgrounds, globally
- Jury + Public Voting: Final results are determined by expert jurors and public input
Entry Fees
| Registration Period | Dates | Fee Per Category (Excl. VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| Early Bird Registration | April 1 – May 31 | $79 |
| Standard Registration | June 1 – July 31 | $99 |
| Late Registration | August 1 – September 30 | $119 |
Prizes and Recognition
| Type | Rewards |
|---|---|
| Jury Winners | Award Badge + Certificate + Global Exposure |
| Popular Vote Winners | Award Badge + Certificate + Global Exposure |
| Honorable Mentions | Featured on the official DesignDaily Awards website |
Submission Details
- Project Eligibility: Entries can be conceptual, in-progress, or completed within the last six years
- Who Can Apply: Students, architects, designers, firms, and interdisciplinary teams worldwide
- Submission Requirements: Each entry must be submitted by the final deadline (September 30) and should align with the chosen category.
- Public Voting: Opens in November; allows global audience engagement
- Evaluation: Projects will be screened by the editorial board, followed by public voting, and finally evaluated by the jury
Important Dates
| Stage | Date Range |
|---|---|
| Awards Launch | April 1 |
| Early Bird Registration | April 1 – May 31 |
| Standard Registration | June 1 – July 31 |
| Late Registration | August 1 – September 30 |
| Final Submission Deadline | September 30 |
| Preliminary Screening | October 1 – October 31 |
| Longlist Announcement | Late October |
| Public Voting | November 1 – November 30 |
| Shortlist Announcement | Late November |
| Jury Evaluation | December 1 – December 31 |
| Winners Announcement | Late December |
How to Join
- Visit the official competition platform
- Register and select your categories based on the current fee tier
- Submit your project by September 30, 2025
- Stay tuned for the longlist, public voting, and final jury results
- (registration link)
Judging Criteria
- Creativity and Innovation: Originality in concept and execution
- Functionality: Practical solutions to real-world design needs
- Sustainability: Consideration of ecological and social impacts
- Visual Presentation: High-quality imagery and storytelling
- Impact: The potential influence of the work on users and the broader community
Jury Members Include:
- Ivan Martinovic (Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada)
- Katarina Toews (Architects not Architecture, Spain)
- Zhixing Li (Solearth & Associates, China)
- Consuelo C. Buencamino (CC Buencamino Architect, Philippines)
- Niko Kapa (Studio Niko Kapa, UAE)
- Jean-Francois Goyette (Future-Future Global, Hong Kong)
- Cristiano Luchetti (Istituto Marangoni, UAE)
- David Woshinskky (Handel Architects, USA)
- Omar Degan (DO Architecture Group, Somalia & Italy)
- Bassel Omara (Omara Design Studio, UAE)
- Cyrus Rivetna (Rivetna Architects, USA)
- Chinmoyananda Phukan (Ergon Constructions, India)
Registration Deadline
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