Founded in 2015, India’s Best Design Awards set a benchmark of excellence across various design categories, including product design, communication design, digital design, spatial design, and more. These prestigious awards serve as a symbol of achievement, shining a spotlight on outstanding design and celebrating brilliance in a competitive landscape. Presented in three categories, the awards evaluate submissions based on originality, functionality, and aesthetics, ensuring a fair and comprehensive assessment.

We invite all participants to submit their best projects for consideration, which could be awarded to a team, company, studio, individual or group. Winning projects become benchmarks and case studies, offering valuable insights for others to learn from. This is a prime opportunity for designers across India to showcase their talent and gain recognition for their exceptional work.

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India’s Best Design Projects

This category recognises the most exceptional and innovative design projects that have had a profound impact across industries. Whether it’s transforming a brand, revolutionising user experiences, or addressing critical societal needs, these projects showcase the power of design to inspire, innovate, and create lasting value. Winning in this category highlights a project’s ability to break new ground, solve real-world problems, and elevate the standards of design in India.
Communication Design Project
Communication Design blends visual arts, graphic design & marketing to create impactful communication that boosts brand recognition, engage audiences & influence behaviour.
Accessories Design Project
Accessories Design creates functional and aesthetic adornments such as jewellery, bags, belts, hats & scarves, requiring creativity & technical skills.
Architectural Design Project
Architectural Design integrates practicality, safety & sustainability with aesthetic appeal to create structures that look beautiful and serve the intended function.
Strategic Design Project
Strategic Design combines design thinking, business strategy & innovation management to address complex user needs, business goals, and technological constraints.
Digital Design Project
Digital Design includes varied disciplines like web design, UI/UX design, motion graphics & digital art to communicate the desired message.
Spatial Design Project
Spatial Design includes architecture, interior design & exhibition design, harnessing architectural elements to create functional, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing spaces.
Product Design Project
Product Design focuses on creating new products by combining art & engineering to create functional, appealing & economically viable designs.
Packaging Design Project
Packaging Design reflects a brand’s identity & plays a vital role in marketing, communicating product information & distinguishing the product from the competition.
Furniture Design Project
Furniture Design adds to the aesthetic appeal of living spaces with visually pleasing designs that highlight ergonomics, comfort & durability.
Textile Design Project
Textile Design combines various weaving, printing & dyeing techniques to create beautiful & sustainable designs that are inherently versatile.
VMA Design Project (Video, Motion Graphics, and Animation)
VMA Design blends traditional art & design principles, across diverse disciplines, with technology to create rich visual content for varied media.
Open Design Project
Some designs go beyond defined disciplines or industries. Such Open Design projects encourage experimentation & exploration of new approaches to design challenges.

India’s Best Independent Design Studios

The India’s Best Design Studios category honours design studios that have consistently demonstrated excellence, creativity, and leadership in the design industry. These studios are not only shaping the design landscape with their innovative work but are also setting new benchmarks for quality, creativity, and strategic impact. This award celebrates the collaborative spirit, vision, and tireless dedication that go into building a studio that not only delivers exceptional design but also drives industry evolution.
Graphic Design Studio
Graphic Design studios work with clients to develop design solutions that effectively convey their intended message & represent their brand most accurately.
Digital Design Studio
Digital Design studios blend creativity and computer skills to create user-friendly mobile apps & websites, beautiful graphics & engaging gameplays.
Industrial Design Studio
Industrial Design studios create functional & aesthetic designs for mass-produced products, paying special attention to materials, manufacturing processes & technology.
Packaging Design Studio
Packaging Design studios work with diverse materials & finishes to create innovative & eye-catching packaging that transforms products into a desirable objects.
Furniture Design Studio
Furniture Design studios blend form & materials to create aesthetically pleasing & functional furniture designs for commercial & residential settings.
Brand Design Studio
Brand Design studios craft cohesive & consistent visual identities for brands that represent their values & personalities accurately while building strong connections.
Architectural Design Studio
Architectural Design studios create unique & aesthetic designs for a diverse range of structures that balance form, function & sustainability.
Spatial Design Studio
Spatial Design studios create interactive environments for various spaces, often incorporating disciplines like interior design, furniture design & landscape design.
VMA Design Studio (Video, Motion Graphics, and Animation)
VMA Design studios create rich, engaging & interactive content for various digital media by combining traditional art & design principles with technology.
Open Design Studio
Open Design studios incorporate multiple design disciplines, encouraging exploration & experimentation while working with cutting-edge technologies & materials.

India’s Best In-House Design Studios

In-house Design Studios are dedicated design departments within large industries or corporate companies, driving design and innovation from the front. They play a crucial role in shaping brand identity and enhancing user experiences. India’s Best Design Awards honours such departments and recognises the efforts of employees and leaders who contribute to the evolution of design within their organisations.
Graphic Design
In-house graphic design teams craft compelling visual communication that strengthens brand identity. From marketing materials to digital assets, they create engaging and consistent brand experiences that connect with audiences across platforms.
Digital Design
These teams drive innovation in digital experiences—designing apps, websites, and interactive platforms that prioritise user experience. They merge creativity with technology to create seamless, functional, and visually striking digital products.
Industrial Design
In-house industrial design teams shape the future of products by balancing functionality, aesthetics, and usability. From consumer electronics to appliances, they innovate solutions that enhance everyday life and align with brand values.
Packaging Design
More than just aesthetics, in-house packaging design teams blend branding, sustainability, and consumer experience to create impactful product packaging. They consider materials, structure, and user interaction to craft designs that stand out in the market.
Furniture & Interior Design
In-house furniture and interior design teams create functional, ergonomic, and visually appealing spaces and products. Whether for office environments, retail spaces, or hospitality, their designs enhance user experience while maintaining brand ethos.
Brand Experience & Identity
Beyond logos, in-house brand design teams shape a company’s entire visual and strategic identity. They craft branding systems, messaging, and marketing assets that build trust and recognition across all touch-points.
Architectural & Spatial Design
These teams shape environments that embody a company’s culture and vision. From corporate headquarters to retail experiences, they create spaces that are both functional and immersive.
Motion & Visual Media (Video, Motion Graphics, and Animation)
From corporate films to dynamic digital content, in-house VMA teams bring brands to life through video, animation, and interactive media. They merge storytelling with design to create visually captivating narratives.
Innovation & Open Design
Pushing the boundaries of conventional disciplines, these teams explore new materials, technologies, and methodologies to drive design innovation across disciplines within their organisations.

India’s Best Design Student Awards

Celebrating the next wave of design talent! This category highlights students with exceptional creativity, innovation, and skills, shaping the future of design. These students push the boundaries of the craft while mastering the classic principles of design. This is where bold ideas and the future of design begin.
Animation Design
  • Motion Graphics
  • Animated Films
Architecture Design
  • Public Space Design
Apparel & Accessory Design
  • Textile Design
  • Jewellery Design
  • Knitwear Design
  • Leather Design
  • Apparel Production
  • Shoe Design
Automobile & Transportation Design
  • Vehicle Interior Design
  • Design for Future Mobility
  • Form Design in Transportation
  • Mobility Design for Special Needs
Contemporary Art
  • Digital Media Arts
  • Digital Media Production
Fashion Design
  • Fashion Communication
  • Fashion Management
  • Fashion Technology
Filmmaking
  • Cinematography
  • Film Production
  • Film Communication
Product Design
  • Human Centred Design
  • Ceramics & Glass
  • Furniture Design
Graphic Design
  • Packaging
  • Publication
  • Illustration
  • Typography
  • Visual Identity
  • Information Design
Interior Design
  • Interior Design
Game Design
  • Game Design
Industrial Design
  • Industrial Design
UX / UI Design
  • UX/UI Design
Open Category
If you don’t see your discipline listed, submit your entry under the Open Category.

The Design Greatest of All Time (GOAT) Award

The Design GOAT (Greatest of All Time) Award is a mark of excellence, honouring design studios that have consistently demonstrated expertise, innovation, and a lasting impact on the industry. This distinction is awarded to studios that have won India’s Best Design Awards four or more times.

Eligibility

To be eligible, studios must enter the Studio Awards 2025. Additionally, a studio qualifies for the Design GOAT Award if it has:

  • Won four or more India’s Best Design Studio Awards.
  • Won three Studio Awards in the past and wins one more this year.
  • Won five or more India’s Best Design Project Awards and meets the above criteria. Five Project Awards will count as one Studio Award and will be added to the tally for Design GOAT Award.

Recognition & Benefits

  • The Design GOAT Award recognises design studios that consistently deliver outstanding work.
  • Each GOAT Studio receives one complimentary entry pass to the DesignIndia Show. Additional passes can be purchased at a special rate.
  • The winning GOAT Studio founder(s) must be present in person to receive the award at the awards evening.
  • GOAT studios will be invited to participate in the GOAT Lecture Series to share their insights, experiences, and contributions to the design industry across universities.

Judging Process

India’s Best Design Awards follows a thorough and transparent judging process that evaluates each entry based on creativity, originality, functionality, sustainability, and overall design excellence. It follows a set flow to maintain consistency and fairness.

Submission Review

Designers submit their entries with detailed information about their projects, including images, descriptions, and sometimes videos.

Pre-screening

Entries are pre-screened to ensure they meet eligibility criteria and adhere to the submission guidelines.

Judging Panel

The entries are then passed on to a distinguished judging panel of design experts, educators, and industry professionals.

Evaluation Criteria

The judging panel evaluates each entry based on predetermined criteria such as creativity, originality, functionality, sustainability, and overall design excellence.

Final Selection

Winners are selected in each category, with those demonstrating exceptional qualities that align with the award’s objectives.

Announcement

Once the judging process is complete, the winners are officially announced.

IBDA is a non-competitive award, meaning every entry is evaluated on its merit. Multiple winners may be selected in each category.

How to Enter in India’s Best Design Awards 2025?

JUDGING PROCESS

India’s Best Design Awards follows a thorough and transparent judging process that evaluates each entry based on creativity, originality, functionality, sustainability, and overall design excellence. It follows a set flow to maintain consistency and fairness.

Submission Review

Designers submit their entries with detailed information about their projects, including images, descriptions, and sometimes videos.

Pre-screening

Entries are pre-screened to ensure they meet eligibility criteria and adhere to the submission guidelines.

Judging Panel

The entries are then passed on to a distinguished judging panel of design experts, educators, and industry professionals.

Evaluation Criteria

The judging panel evaluates each entry based on predetermined criteria such as creativity, originality, functionality, sustainability, and overall design excellence.

Final Selection

Winners are selected in each category, with those demonstrating exceptional qualities that align with the award’s objectives.

Announcement

Once the judging process is complete, the winners are officially announced.
IBDA is a non-competitive award, meaning every entry is evaluated on its merit. Multiple winners may be selected in each category.