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We are excited to announce that submissions are now open for the 11th annual identity Design Awards. We welcome submissions from interior design and architecture practices from across the globe with projects in the Middle East and North Africa. We also have a product design category and a young interior designer of the year category.
Launched in 2015, the identity Design Awards celebrates the beautiful and exciting projects taking place all over the MENA region.
Head to our submissions page to nominate your projects and view our categories here. All submissions to the identity Design Awards are free to enter.
Here is what you need to know before you submit. Please ensure you read the below thoroughly and have the below collateral handy to ensure a smooth submission process:
Now you have all you need to get your submissions ready. The nominations are open and free for all to enter, and each submission in a different category requires a fresh entry.
Over the coming months, we’ll be announcing our jury and revealing which nominations made the shortlist. Please sign up for our daily newsletter and follow us on social media for more updates.
To enter your projects, please visit this link.
For table/seat reservations for the gala event, please email [email protected].
We look forward to receiving your entries and best of luck to all participating.
Submit your nominations here.
For more information about the awards, click here.
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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