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Here's a breakdown of the 20 categories we have for this year's identity Design Awards.
Here’s a breakdown of the categories across architecture, interior design and general design. Our submissions are now open, you can nominate your favourite projects here.
Submission checklist and criteria can be accessed here.
There are 3 main categories:
Awarded to a space primarily dedicated to work including offices, studios and coworking spaces.
Awarded to an interior space which people visit to eat and drink including restaurants and cafés
Awarded to any interior space dedicated primarily to drinking and socialising including bars, clubs and event spaces
Awarded to the best completed fit-out of an interior design space across all sectors
Awarded to the best interior design of any dwelling – including apartments, villas, hotel apartments or holiday homes
Celebrating the best in hospitality design inclusive of all public and private areas for hotels and resorts across the MENA region
Awarded to an interior space that is open to public use, including spaces for education, shopping as well as cultural and entertainment activities
Awarded to an interior space dedicated to health and well-being including healthcare centres, hospitals, spas, gyms, yoga and meditation studios and salons
Jury selects the best interior design project from amongst the winning projects across the Interior Design categories
The identity Design of the Year Awards 2023 rewards the work of young interior designers who are below 30 years of age. The nominees must have worked on projects which improve and perfect the quality of design as demonstrated by their submission
Submit your interior design projects here.
Awarded to buildings dedicated to living including apartment buildings and villas within both urban and non-urban settings
Awarded to buildings dedicated to work or services including corporate offices, coworking centres and company headquarters
Awarded to any building that serves the public or is used by the community including schools, university buildings, hospitals, infrastructure projects and
masterplans, airports, community centres and government buildings as well as shopping malls and banks
Awarded to any building within the hospitality sector, from large-scale resorts to boutique hotels and guest houses
Awarded to any project dedicated to culture or cultural activities including cultural centres, museums, art galleries, religious spaces, theatres, opera houses, and concert halls
Jury selects the best interior design project from amongst the winning projects across the Architecture categories
Submit your architecture projects here.
Awarded for a groundbreaking product design that blends creativity, functionality, and aesthetic brilliance
Awarded to any project located outdoors from outdoor dining, installations and public space projects to gardens and beaches
Awarded to any innovative interior or architectural project that is under construction or nearing construction phase
Ahead of the identity Design Awards gala event, the People’s Choice Award allows guests to vote for their favourite project among the shortlisted projects across all categories
Submit your projects here.
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