Archisource presents the sixth edition of the Drawing of the Year Awards 2025, an international competition celebrating excellence in visual representation across architecture, art, and design, in collaboration with D5 Render and HP.
The competition is free to enter and open to all, offering prizes worth over £125,000 GBP ($150,000 USD). The top 250 entries will receive Affinity V2 Universal Licences and D5 Render 180 Day PRO Licences, and the winning works will be exhibited at the London Exhibition in July 2025.
Why You Should Participate?
The awards recognize and celebrate talent in drawing and creative imagery, supported by Affinity creative software. Submissions must relate to architecture, design, or the built environment, but all styles and disciplines are welcome.
Winning entries will be displayed at the Truman Brewery in Shoreditch, London, from July 10–19, 2025, alongside leading architecture studios showcasing their design processes.
Key Highlights
- Open to architects, designers, and artists of all levels.
- Categories cover hand-drawn, digital, mixed media, and visualization works.
- Top winners receive HP workstations, creative software, and premium design tools.
- Winning entries will be exhibited in London in July 2025.
- Judging panel includes top architects, designers, and artists.
Entry Fees
| Entry Type | Fee |
|---|---|
| Standard Entry | Free |
Prizes and Recognition
| Prize Tier | Awards & Benefits |
|---|---|
| Top 6 Winners | HP Workstations, Affinity Software, SketchUp, D5 Render Licences, Art Supplies, Furniture & Lighting |
| Top 250 Entries | Affinity V2 Universal Licences, D5 Render 180 Day PRO Licences |
| Exhibition Selection | Display at the London Exhibition 2025 |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Submission Deadline | April 20, 2025 (23:59 GMT) |
| Exhibition Dates | July 10–19, 2025 |
Submission Details
- Submissions must relate to architecture, design, or the built environment.
- Works can be hand-drawn, rendered, collaged, or digitally created.
How to Join
- Prepare your artwork in any format, ensuring it aligns with architecture, design, or the built environment.
- Ensure your work meets all submission criteria.
- Submit before the deadline.
Judging Criteria
- Creativity & Originality – Unique visual representation.
- Technical Skill – High-quality execution.
- Concept & Narrative – Strong storytelling through drawing.
- Aesthetic Quality – Visually striking compositions.
