International Design Awards (IDA) 2026
International Design Awards (IDA) 2026 is now open for entries!
The International Design Awards (IDA) 2026 has been recently opened for entries inviting all architects and interior designers, product designers, graphic designers and fashion designers to submit they best works.
Short description
The International Design Awards (IDA), one of the most respected design awards, founded by Farmani Group, now is calling for entries, seeking to discover emerging talent for 2026 session.
After an unforgettable awards ceremony in Bangkok two weeks ago, welcoming more than 300 guests from around the world, the International Design Awards (IDA) is proud to accept entries for its 20th Annual IDA Awards program.
The International Design Awards (IDA) exists to recognize, celebrate and promote exceptional design visionaries and discover emerging talent in Architecture, Interior, Product, Graphic and Fashion Design worldwide.
Put your work on a global stage as IDA once again celebrates outstanding design across five main disciplines:
➜ Architecture design
➜ Fashion design
➜ Interior design
➜ Product design
➜ Graphic design
Projects or designs submitted must have been completed no more than 5 years from the time of submission in order to be eligible.
The IDA platform honors both emerging voices and established names. It unites remarkable work globally, acknowledging how design today is interconnected and recognizing that innovation in one field, whether fashion, product, or graphics, can inspire progress across the entire design landscape.
Receiving an IDA distinction:
➜ Raises your professional reputation
➜ Opens doors to new clients and media opportunities
➜ Strengthens your portfolio with global recognition
➜ Features your work online and in publications distributed worldwide
After all submission has been finalized IDA staff jury and a member of IDA jury will start the process of the official selection. This process is to select the qualified entries and prepare them for the jury voting. The jury votes on realized or conceptual entries, based on its originality, function, innovation and statics. The participants can receive a Gold, Silver or Bronze certificate.
Submission requirements:
The main things you will need to provide are:
➜ An image or images of your design;
➜ A brief description of the design;
➜ Names of those who should be credited for the design (i.e. company, designer, etc.) You can submit up to ten images for each design. For best results, make sure your images are a JPG or PNG file cropped to a 4:3 format, are at least 1000px<(STRONG> wide, and no larger than 4MB. Please only use letters and numbers in the title of the image.
Who may enter?
Designers or students who study design over the age of 18 can participate in this competition.
Prize:
The Winner of the Architect Design of the Year Award will receive the coveted IDA trophy and be highlighted on the main page of the IDA website and published in all their social media platforms throughout the coming year.
Along with all the sub-category winners, they will also receive a Winner Certificate, Winner Seal, and a personalised press release to use for promotional purposes. All the winning designs will also be featured in the Annual IDA Book of Design.
Our winners will receive extensive publicity all throughout the following year, showcasing their designs to a worldwide audience. They will be promoted on the IDA website in the Winners Gallery and in IDA Newsletters sent out to 100,000 design industry professionals and potential clients.
Winners will also be listed in the IDA online Design Directory, making it easier for them to be reached by potential customers.
Entry fees:
Entry fee is $250 for Professionals Entry and $80 for Students Entry. Submit your work early to receive a 10% Early Bird discount through April 15, 2026.
