📌 About the Event

The IDA was established to uncover and promote legendary design visionaries while providing a global stage for emerging talent. It is unique for its multi disciplinary approach, judging entries on innovation, aesthetics, and most importantly how a design solves critical problems for society. By entering, you aren’t just joining a contest; you are competing for a spot in the IDA Design Directory, a vital resource used by international clients and curators to find the world’s most innovative creators.

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ℹ️ Fest Details

• Category: Technical / Innovation / Arts and Culture
• Organizer: Farmani Group
• Location: Global (Awards Gala held in major cities like Bangkok or Los Angeles)
• Eligibility: Open to professional and student designers worldwide
• Fest Type: Annual
• Edition: 19th Edition
• Effort Level: Very High (Requires high-quality project documentation)
• Participation Mode: Online (Submissions); Offline (Gala Event)

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📅 Important Dates

• Early Bird Deadline: April 15, 2026 (10% Discount)
• Extended Early Bird: May 15, 2026 (5% Discount)
• Regular Deadline: August 15, 2026
• Final Deadline: October 15, 2026
• Winners Announced: January 2027
• Mode: Online (Digital Submission Portal)

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🏆 Highlights and Prize Details

• Prize Type: Global Recognition, Trophies, and Publication
• Title Awards: “Designer of the Year” (Professional) and “Emerging Designer of the Year” (Student)
• Trophy: The iconic IDA Trophy designed by Ron Taft.
• Certificates: Yes, digital and physical “Certificate of Achievement” for all winners.
• Visibility: Inclusion in the Annual IDA Book of Designs distributed globally and a featured press campaign to 100,000+ professionals.
• Additional Perks: Use of the “IDA Winner Seal” on your website/packaging and a permanent listing in the online Design Directory.

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🎯 What You Will Experience

• Multidisciplinary Competition: Compete across 5 disciplines including Architecture, Interior, Product, Graphic, and Fashion Design.
• Global Benchmarking: Get your work evaluated by a professional jury of design experts and academics.
• Industry Immersion: Attend the IDA Gala & Networking Party (if selected as a winner) to meet industry leaders and media.
• Impact Recognition: Opt for the new “Impact Award” to highlight how your design specifically solves social or environmental challenges.
• Professional Branding: Leverage the award to pivot your career from “designer” to “award-winning designer.”

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📦 How to Register

• Create Account: Register for a free membership on the idesignawards.com portal.
• Submission Form: Fill out the online form, selecting your category and providing a project description.
• Upload Imagery: Upload high-resolution images (up to 10) of your project.
• Fee Payment: Pay the entry fee (approx. $250 for Professionals and $80 for Students) to complete the submission.