Superior Design Award – International Design Awards Now Open for Submissions!
Purpose of the Competition
The Superior Design Award (SDA) unites designers from around the world on a global platform that celebrates creativity and innovation.
As the first edition of this annual competition, SDA aims to become a lasting tradition that recognizes projects shaping the design world and highlights boundary-pushing ideas.
An international jury consisting of distinguished designers, academics, and industry professionals will evaluate submissions based on innovation, functionality, aesthetics, manufacturability, and sustainability.
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Theme and Scope
Participants are expected to develop design approaches that push the limits of design, balance aesthetics and functionality, and present innovative, solution-oriented ideas.
Evaluation criteria include:
• Creativity and originality
• Functionality
• Aesthetic value
• Sustainability
• Market potential
Designers may submit their works within 6 disciplines and 71 categories, offering a broad range of participation opportunities.
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Disciplines
• Product Design
• Packaging Design
• Communication Design
• Interior Design
• Interface Design
• Professional Concept
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Who Can Participate?
• Professionals, design studios, and companies working in industrial design, graphic design, interior architecture, communication design, and related creative industries are eligible to apply.
• Both individual and team submissions are accepted.
• Each participant or team may submit multiple projects.
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Submission Requirements & Format
• Projects must be submitted digitally.
• Participants will upload their projects through the SDA website under the “SUBMIT NOW” section.
• Visuals should be in JPEG/PNG format, with a 16:9 aspect ratio, minimum resolution of 1080 px, and a maximum file size of 4 MB.
• For detailed participation guidelines, please visit the “How to Join” section on the website.
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Awards & Benefits
Winning at SDA means more than receiving an award — it represents recognition, prestige, and an internationally acknowledged mark of quality in the design world.
• Winning projects may use the SDA Winner Logo on their promotional materials.
• The “SDA Awarded Design” label enhances your brand’s value and differentiates you from competitors.
• Additional rewards include exhibition opportunities, publication support, media visibility, and collaboration prospects.
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Timeline & Announcements
Submission Deadline: November 30, 2025, at 00:00 (GMT-4)
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Jurors
Karim Rashid
Alessio Ramundo
Bulhui Han
Carter McGuyer
Deniz Aktay
İrfan Çiftçi
Hadiye Özdemir
Mariana Prestes
Mariia Pokataeva
Matthew Bowman
Reid Schlegel
Samuel Lamas
Steven de Groot
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Eligibility & Entry Fees
• The competition is open to professionals working in architecture, interior design, environmental design, industrial design, and related fields.
• Participants may apply individually or as a team.
Entry Fees:
• Early Entry: $180 (February 1 – March 15)
• Regular Entry: $200 (March 16 – October 31)
• Late Entry: $220 (November 1 – November 30)
Use the promo code “SPCL50” to receive 50% off — valid for the first 50 applicants. (Enter the code on the payment page.)
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Contact & Information
🌐 www.superiordesignaward.com
📩 [email protected]
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