The stage of design knows no borders. After 19 years of dedicated development, the IAI Design Award officially entered a new era - evolving into the IAI Global Design Award, with its new season grandly commencing on August 1st!This transformation signifies more than a name change it represents a visionary shift from an Asia-Pacific perspective to a truly global paradigm. With enhanced international representation and rigorous evaluation standards, the award aims to unite global design communities in shaping a groundbreaking new chapter for the design industry.
Soaring international influence, Building a global design highland.
Over the years, the IAI Design Award has attracted participants from numerous countries and regions, establishing significant influence within the design sector. As the IAI Global Design Award, we will further expand our international reach, offering winning entries a broader platform for global exposure. Award-winning designs will have the opportunity to be showcased in major design capitals, including New York, Milan, and Tokyo, alongside the world’s leading creative talents. This initiative bridges the gap between recognition and real world impact, enhancing both the visibility and industry relevance of award winning works.
A global jury panel in place, demonstrating professionalism and authority.
The jury is the cornerstone of any prestigious award. The IAI Global Design Award features a distinguished and diverse panel of jurors, including leading experts in design theory, who provide a strong academic foundation for the evaluation process. The panel also includes thought leaders from various professional disciplines, offering unique cross-disciplinary perspectives, as well as boundary-breaking professionals such as curators, art critics, and film directors, who bring fresh and innovative insights into the judging process.
This diverse jury composition transcends the limitations of single-discipline evaluation, ensuring that the final results reflect a truly global perspective. It comprehensively guarantees the fairness, impartiality, professionalism, and authority of the IAI Global Design Award, enabling every outstanding design work to be assessed with integrity.
Global layout, Connecting worldwide design resources.
The upgraded IAI Global Design Award emphasizes global engagement, actively connecting designers with international opportunities. Through strategic partnerships with renowned institutions, universities, and corporations, the award fosters collaboration, knowledge exchange, and cultural interaction—driving the industry forward through shared innovation.
About IAI Global Design Award
The IAI Global Design Award (IAI) is among the most internationally influential and respected design accolades in the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. Recognized for its commitment to innovation, the IAI jury honors exceptional works with awards that carry unparalleled prestige. Since its inception in 2006 as the Asia-Pacific Interior Design Biennial Awards, the IAI has hosted 17 successful editions, earning acclaim from media outlets such as CCTV as the "Oscars of Design."
Award Category Overview
The IAI Global Design Award encompasses eight subcategories, including the IAI Intelligent Manufacturing Award, IAI Architecture Award, IAI Interior Design Award, and IAI Landscape Award. In 2024, two new categories were introduced: the IAI Cultural Creative Award and the IAI Ceramic Innovation Award. In 2025, the IAI Academy Award and the IAI Carbon Neutrality Award were added. Together, these categories form a comprehensive structure and evaluation system for the IAI Awards, continuously enhancing the award’s professional standing, authority, and reputation. This expansion further solidifies IAI’s position as a globally recognized and prestigious design award.
The IAI Academy Award is a dedicated competition category for students, designed to identify and nurture young designers with creativity and talent. It serves as a launchpad to help them successfully enter the design industry and advance their professional development. To support student participation, the IAI Academy Award waives both the jury evaluation fee and the award service fee for eligible student entrants.
The IAI Carbon Neutrality Award recognizes exemplary works in architecture, urban planning, product design, and related fields that advance carbon neutrality through innovative design. By highlighting outstanding cases in areas such as low-carbon technology integration, full lifecycle carbon reduction, and ecological symbiosis design, the award promotes breakthrough contributions of design in energy transition, carbon emission control, and environmental restoration. As an authoritative accolade, it underscores the critical role of design in advancing global carbon neutrality strategies and contributing to sustainable social development.
This award category includes eight subcategories: Architectural Design, Landscape and Ecological Design, Industrial Product Design, Energy and Technology, Interior Design, Transportation and Logistics, Packaging Design, and Digital Technology. The IAI Carbon Neutrality Award aims to inspire and recognize design-driven solutions that contribute to a more sustainable future.
Key Information for the New Season: Official Launch on August 1Registration Periods
Early Bird Registration: August 1, 2025 – September 30, 2025 (Buy-one-get-one-free entry fee offer applies during this period)
Regular Registration: October 1, 2025 – November 30, 2025
Final Call Registration: December 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025
Exclusive Submission Window: December 31, 2025 – January 10, 2026.
All visual and written materials must be submitted no later than January 10, 2026.
Submission deadlines for physical models will be communicated separately by the organizers.
Open to designers, design institutions, and university faculty and students worldwide (no nationality restrictions).
The competition is open to designers, design institutions, and university faculty and students worldwide, without restrictions based on nationality.
Registration Channels
Official Website: http://www.iai-apdf.com/
WeChat: Follow the official account “IAI Global Design Award” → Click on the menu “Competition Registration”
From being a witness to Asia-Pacific design excellence to becoming a catalyst for global creative innovation, the IAI Global Design Award looks forward to collaborating with you. Together, we will respond to the call of our times through design, transcend geographical and cultural boundaries with exceptional creativity, and contribute to shaping a progressive global future.
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Website: http://www.iai-apdf.com/
