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Architects, interior and product designers can now submit their projects on the Awards portal
Entries are now open for the 2022 identity Design Awards – and submissions now accepted from design and architecture practices from across the globe with projects in the Middle East and North Africa. In the past, only regional firms were invited to submit their projects, however the latest decision has been made to acknowledge and celebrate the diversity of projects and creatives working across the region, regardless where they are based in the world.
This year, we have also introduced a Product Design category, inviting designers to submit their design collections – be it furniture, lighting, collectible objects or home decor pieces. For designers based outside the MENA region, the collections should be produced in the region to be eligible.
Now in its eighth year, the annual edition of the identity Design Awards is continuing with its wider selection of categories that are now split between Architecture and Interior Design, as well the General categories, that include Product Design, Outdoor Design and Project of the Future.
The Architecture section features categories that span from residential and commercial buildings to cultural, commercial and hospitality projects.
The two Interior Design and Architecture sub-sections also each have a Design of the Year category, selected from among the winners of the interior design and architecture categories, respectively.
Our panel of international jury members will be announced soon as well as the exciting new venue for the event. The Gala event is set to take place on the 24th of November, 2022.
The nominations close on 7 October, with shortlist scheduled to be announced on 17 October.
To enter your projects, please visit the identity Design Awards website here. You can also click here for sponsorship and event enquiries, as well as table bookings for the Gala event.
You can view the last year’s winners here.
Designlab Experience turns iconic spaces into living narratives of Emirati culture, luxury, and craftsmanship.
Nakhla symbolises resilience, prosperity and a deep connection to the land
IDST’s design invites exploration with a thoughtful blend of artisanal craftsmanship and contemporary style.
Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and KCA International are collaborating to launch this new hotel
Roar crafts the PIF Daycare Centre in Riyadh with a calming, sensory-rich environment where design, nature and childhood development come together.
Brush and Switch by Sans Souci bend light in unexpected ways
We speak to Joanna Varettas, Senior Associate Designer at TGP International on the story of Seed & Bloom – a café designed to nurture connection and community engagement
For this year's Downtown Design, Finasi and Pallavi Dean will unveil a bold new installation that speaks the language of material honesty, exceptional craftsmanship, visionary design, and local identity.
This Palm Jumeirah home proves that luxury can be achieved with intention, rather than scale
Here are snippets from the evening.
You can now choose your favourite project from the identity Design Awards 2025 shortlist
The shortlist is revealed for the interior design categories