Looking for a way to enhance your influence as a British interior designer? Let this be your sign to apply for UK's top design awards!
Every year, the UK design industry celebrates excellence in interior design through a series of prestigious awards. They showcase excellence in all areas of design and help new and existing interior designers thrive.
With a design award under your belt, your interior design career is set for success. Apart from prestige, you also extend your influence with extensive publicity. Find out which British interior design awards you should apply for and how they can help your career.
Benefits of design awards to interior designers
The interior design industry presents design awards to recognise unparalleled talent in the industry. Applying for design awards is an exciting journey to grow your interior design career.
Three ways applying for an interior design award will benefit your career as an interior designer:
Increases brand visibility
Winning, or even participating in an interior design award will attract media attention. It is common for participants to receive press attention and have their work published across top interior design trade publications. With this much exposure, you don't need to look for projects; projects find you.
Enhances your reputation
Design awards are your 'bragging rights' for brilliant interior design innovations. They validate your industry expertise and bring value to your name. When greeted by an award-winning designer, clients know they're in good hands!
Drives the industry forward
Design awards feature the best breakthroughs in interior design. Think cutting-edge technologies, unique concepts, and groundbreaking innovations from rising and established interior designers. If your a designer innovating in your field, people need to know about it.
Top 5 design awards for British interior designers
International Design Awards (IDA)
Entry fee: Starts at $80
Featured categories:
- Interior Designer of the Year
- Residential Interior Design
- Workplace Interior Design
The International Design Awards (IDA) is a community of designers, thinkers, and entrepreneurs who sought to fill in the lack of recognition in the design industry way back in 2007. Now, they're on their 17th year of celebrating excellence!
IDA welcomes works within the last five years from interior designers, clients, and students! Winners receive a specially-made trophy and a feature on the main page of the IDA website.
London Design Awards
Entry fee: Starts at $119 + $30 annual fee
Featured categories:
- Mix-Use Building: Residential and Commercial
- Intelligent Homes
The London Design Awards is an international competition hosted by the International Awards Associate (IAA). IAA is committed to moving the industry forward by recognising existing and new talents.
The event is open to designers from all categories and professional backgrounds—even hobbyists are welcome! Apart from a certificate of recognition, winners will be promoted on the London Design Awards' website for 5 years.
BIID Interior Design Awards
Hosted by: British Institute of Interior Design (BIID)
Entry Fee: Starts at $138
Featured categories:
- Interior of the Year Prize
- Anna Whitehead Prize
The British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) aims to advance interior design excellence in Britain whilst adhering to an environmentally-responsible system.
If you're shortlisted, your project will be visited by expert jury members for a thorough inspection. Winners will receive a trophy, a digital badge, and exclusive brand coverage and PR opportunities.
SBID International Design Awards
Entry Fee: Starts at $277 + $55 admin fee
Featured categories:
- CGI and Visualisation
- Kitchen, bedroom, and/or bathroom (KBB) Design
The SBID International Design Award is one of the most sought-after design awards by British interior designers. It's the first interior design award that obtained a GOLD Standards Award Trust Mark from the Independent Awards Standards Council.
The SBID International Design Awards welcomes entries from all across the world. Apart from the coveted trophy of excellence, winners also receive extensive media coverage, free access to After Party networking, and an invitation to SBID's exclusive networking event Meet the Buyer.
Design Week Awards
Entry Fee: Starts at $326 + VAT
Featured categories:
- Exhibition design
- Hospitality interiors
- Wayfinding and Environmental Graphics
Design Week is well-known as the UK's top weekly design magazine, but it is also host to one of the most desired design awards in the UK.
Work submitted to the Design Week Awards will be critiqued by a jury of over 50 esteemed design experts. As a winner, you will be featured on the Winner's Showcase, receive a Design Week Awards lightbulb trophy, and enjoy once-in-a-lifetime PR opportunities!
