In-house design studios work with internal stakeholders to develop ideas and concepts that align with their organisation’s goals and objectives. IBDA’s “India’s Best In-House Design Studios” award acknowledges the contribution of in-house design studios in creating innovative products with aesthetic design and commercial potential.

India’s BestIn-HouseDesign Studio category

Graphic Design Studio

A Graphic Design studio works with clients to develop design solutions that effectively convey their message and represent their brand. Graphic design, also known as communication design, is the art and practice of planning and projecting ideas and experiences with visual and textual content. The form of communication can be physical or virtual and may include images, words, or graphic forms. These studios are guardians of culture and light bearers of the look of anything.

Digital Design Studio

A Digital Design studio understands its client’s audience and goals and develops user-friendly designs that meet their needs. These studios blend creativity and computer skills to design technology, interactions and visuals. They create everything from Apps to websites and games, and computer-game graphics and may work in various industries, including technology, information, banking, health, entertainment, education and advertising.

Industrial Design Studio

An Industrial Design studio creates functional and aesthetic designs for mass-produced products, such as cars and appliances. They develop innovative and practical solutions, use various tools to create and test designs, and incorporate thorough user research and testing into their process. They pay special attention to materials, manufacturing processes, and technology to drive innovation.

Packaging Design Studio

A Packaging Design studio creates innovative and eye-catching packaging for products. These studios concern themselves with marketing, branding, retailing and transporting products to users. Although they are visual studios, they also deal with materials, structures, and finishes. They specialise in transforming a product into a desirable object.

Furniture Design Studio

A Furniture Design studio plays with materials and ergonomics to create works of functional art. It blends form and function to create aesthetic and functional furniture designs for commercial and residential settings. Whether they use wood, metal, plastic or stone, well-designed furniture pieces add practicality to a space and give it style and personality.

Brand Design Studio

A Brand Design studio develops a cohesive and consistent visual identity that effectively represents a brand’s values and personality. These studios research and design elements that build associations with a product, service, or organisation. Brand design covers logo design, packaging, retail and advertising. Nowadays they also drive product innovations.

Architectural Design Studio

An Architectural Design studio creates unique and aesthetic designs that balance form, function, and sustainability for buildings and structures. Architectural works, in the material form of buildings, are often perceived as cultural symbols and works of art. Architectural design is a crucial discipline as we identify historical civilisations with their surviving architectural achievements.

Spatial Design Studio

A Spatial Design studio specialises in creating interactive environments for various spaces. Spatial design encompasses traditional design disciplines such as architecture, interior design, landscape architecture and landscape design, and furniture and visual design, often incorporating elements such as sound and lighting. It covers retail and exhibition spaces, museum design, theatre sets, and pubs and lounges.

VMA Design Studio (Video, Motion Graphics, and Animation)

VMA Design studios create visual and motion designs for various digital media, including video and animation. They combine traditional art and design principles with technology to create rich, engaging, interactive visual content. These studios capture their audience’s attention to convey the desired message effectively.

Open Design Studio

Some studios do not restrict themselves to one particular category. These Open Design studios often collaborate and innovate to deliver projects that involve multiple disciplines like product design, packaging design, and branding and retail design. They encourage exploration and experimentation, working with cutting-edge technologies and materials.

Entry Process For IBDA 2023

  1. We accept all entries through our website.
  2. All entrants must register before they can submit their entries.
  3. After the registration, you can choose the category for your submission;
    • Design Project
    • Independent studio
    • In-house Studio
  4. The next step is to choose your track. Select the appropriate one after reviewing the entry tracks and track criteria. You can enter even if you are not sure which track to put your entry in.
  5. You may want to keep your entry ready before you start the submission process.
  6. For design projects, create a presentation in PDF format for every project you want to submit.
  7. If you are submitting multiple design projects, each project must be submitted as a new entry.
  8. Design studios can create a PDF presentation outlining their bio and can include some of their most recent design projects.
  9. Each award category asks for different details while submitting your entry.

    Independent Design Studios In-house Design Studios
    Legal name of your studio Name of your company
    Status of company ( Private Limited, Proprietorship, Partnership, etc.) Address of the company where the studio is located
    Incorporation Certificate number Statement by the company’s CEO or MD talking about the impact of the Design Studio on your company’s business
    Annual Turnover for year 2022-23 Annual Turnover of the company for the Year 2022-23
    IT returns for year 2022-23 in PDF format Number of designers employed by the company in the studio
    Registered address Name, email, phone of the person heading the studio/design function at the company
    Corporate address (Operational address) Name, email, and phone number of Managing Director of the company
    Number of employees A 500-word note on the company and history of a design studio in the company
    Names, email ids and phone numbers of the company directors Names, emails, and contacts of 3 key people in the studio
    Names, emails, and contacts of 2 clients List of 5 latest projects
    Names, emails, and contacts of 3 key people in the studio A presentation in PDF on each of those projects as per IBDSA Format
    List of 5 latest projects
    A presentation in PDF on each of those projects as per IBDSA Format
  10. Once you enter all the details, you will be directed to the payment link.
  11. You must complete the payment online within 24 hours of submitting your entry.
  12. After your payment goes through, the submission process is complete.
  13. Though you can enter multiple projects, each project must be entered only once.
  14. All accepted entries are presented to jury for their consideration.
  15. Winners are chosen, announced, and celebrated on a gala awards evening.

Evaluation Criteria

India’s Best Design Awards is an exceptional platform that acknowledges and celebrates India’s most innovative, creative, organised, and professional design projects and design studios.

You could be an in-house studio, an independent studio or a designer, a freelancer, a company, or part of a large multinational chain of design offices. You are welcome to take part in this competition. Whether you are a team, a company, a studio, an individual or a group, you are eligible to win India’s Best Design Awards.

With India’s Best Design Studio Awards, we enable clients to make informed decisions when choosing to work with the best design firms in India. India’s Best Design Project Awards acknowledge design projects that address the needs of an evolving society. The awards elevate the standard of design and promote healthy competition within the industry.

We value ethical and responsible practices and believe that good designers and, good studios, have impeccable values and exhibit strong organisational skills.

We encourage all confident designers and growing studios to submit their entries before the deadline. It is an opportunity to showcase their work and be recognised for their talent, and winning this award is a testament to their dedication, creativity, and professionalism.

Who can enter India’s Best Design Awards?

India’s Best Design Awards are open to design professionals, design agencies, design students, and design enthusiasts from India. The awards recognise and celebrate the best design projects undertaken and executed in India, regardless of their size or scale or the type of design involved.

Entrants can be individuals, teams, studios, companies, or institutions and may submit entries for consideration in various categories, including graphic design, product design, interior design, architecture, and more. The awards are open to established and emerging designers and design studios, providing them with a platform to showcase their talent, creativity, and innovation.

Why enter India’s Best Design Awards?

Initiated by DesignIndia Magazine in 2015, India’s Best Design Awards (IBDA) acknowledges excellence in Indian design, awarding and showcasing the creative talent of Indian designers and design studios in three key categories.

The winners significantly enhance their profile, visibility, and credibility within the design industry. The awards help you stand out among the competition and bring your work to the attention of potential clients, employers, collaborators, and investors.
It provides validation for your work and reinforces your confidence, getting you valuable feedback on your work from experts in the field.

The awards expose you to other design projects and perspectives, inspiring you to explore new ideas, experiment with new techniques, and challenge your assumptions, leading to personal and professional growth.
But above all, winning an award can be a source of pride and satisfaction for you and your team, motivating you to continue pushing the boundaries of design and strive for excellence in your work.

FAQs

What is IBDA?

Initiated by DesignIndia Magazine in 2015, India’s Best Design Awards (IBDA) is India’s most respected design award, setting the benchmark for excellence across various categories such as product design, communication design, digital design, spatial design, and more. IBDA honours designs that serve the needs of an evolving society and provides a platform for designers to network, collaborate, and exchange ideas with their peers.

What are the eligibility criteria to enter India’s Best Design Awards?

IBDA is open to design professionals, studios (independent & in-house) and students of Indian nationality. Minors and individuals who have no or only limited legal capacity are not eligible to participate.

How old can the project be for it to be a valid entry?

A project will be eligible for India’s Best Design Awards if it is under two years old. If the project has not been released in the market yet, it should be on track to implementation within the next two years.

Why should I enter my project for India’s Best Design Awards?

IBDA is a recognised symbol of accomplishment that spotlights good design and highlights the winners in a competitive design landscape. Here are some more reasons for competing in IBDA:

  1. Present Your Work: Doing great design today is not enough. Make efforts to present your work, its context and values, visually as well as verbally.
  2. Get expert opinion: Your design deserves to be seen by others beyond its direct audience. It is important that your work is seen and recognised by others globally.
  3. Impress clients: India’s Best Design Awards is an invaluable endorsement of your work. Clients always trust and want to work with award-winning designers who follow global ethical practices.
  4. 4. Stand out: Winning India’s Best Design Award is a great way to stand out in a competitive design market. Get noticed and get your competition talking about you.
  5. Set the benchmark: Set the benchmark for others to follow. Your project deserves to be a case study for others to refer to and learn. Your studio will attract good clients and designers, bringing global recognition to Indian design.
Is there an entry fee for submitting my project to IBDA?

Yes, there is a one-time entry fee which will be used to defray the expenses of administrative and production processes involved in awarding the winners of IBDA.

How can I enter India’s Best Design Awards?

You can enter IBDA as an individual designer, an independent studio or an in-house studio. To enter for IBDA awards:

  1. Choose your track
  2. Prepare your entry and compile it into a PDF file
  3. Login/Register for IBDA 2023
  4. Follow the submission process
  5. Proceed to payment
  6. Get payment receipt (You will receive it on your registered email id)
What are the criteria for evaluating an entry for IBDA?

The design entries for India’s Best Design Awards are judged for their:

  1. Strong Conceptualisation: Projects must be well-articulated with solid foundations.
  2. Choice of Track: Projects must have a unique value proposition and disruptive potential that stands out in the market.
  3. Purpose: Projects must be compatible with the current market and add utility to their industry.
  4. Effectiveness: Projects should be engaging and compelling and clearly communicate their intent to customers.
  5. Impact: Projects should be commercially viable and sensitive to their long-term impact on society.
When will the winners of IBDA 2023 be announced?

The winners of IBDA 2023 will be announced tentatively in August after the jury process. All the winners will be honoured at India’s Best Design Awards ceremony that follows The DesignIndian Show. The event includes panel discussions and expert talks from design veterans worldwide, followed by the Gala Awards Show.

My entry is not uploading. What should I do?

Please try submitting your entry again. A high traffic volume on the website may be causing the issue. If you still cannot upload the entry file, you can email it to us at ibda@design-india.com

Can I pay the entry fee now and submit my entry later?

Yes, you can pay for your entry now and submit your entry later. For Design Projects, and Independent Studios, you must submit the project within a week of making the payment.

How can I pay for my entry for IBDA 2023?

We support multiple payment options to accept entries for IBDA 2023:

  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Net banking
  • Bank Transfer by NEFT/RTGS (Send us an email at ibda@design-india.com to avail of this mode of payment. We will share our bank details with you.)
    Please note that payment should credit to our bank account before the entries close.
My payment has failed. What should I do?

Please retry the payment after ensuring the information entered is accurate, including all account details, billing addresses, and passwords. If your payment still fails, you can use the Bank Transfer payment option.

If the payment is debited from your account after a payment failure, it will be credited back within 7-10 days. If it doesn’t, please check with your bank.

I am being charged GST on my payment. What is GST?

GST, Goods & Services Tax, is a single tax on the supply of goods and services levied on every value addition. It is added to a product/service’s sale price. GST is borne/paid by the ultimate product or service consumer. If your order is fulfilled on or after 1st July 2017, GST will be applicable to your entry. GST replaces all other taxes like Excise, VAT, Entry tax, etc.

Will I get a GST invoice after completing the payment?

Yes, you will receive the payment receipt via email after successful payment. After a few days, you will get a GST invoice on your registered email id.

Am I eligible for the input credit of GST that I have paid?

Yes, you will get the input credit of the GST you have paid. It will only be available if you have submitted the correct GST number. Please double-check while submitting the GST number.

Can I cancel my entry after payment is done?

No. You cannot cancel an entry once payment has been made.

My payment has been debited twice for one entry. Will I get a refund for the extra payment?

Send us an email at ibda@design-india.com if your account gets debited twice. Any amount debited twice due to a glitch or technical error, it will be credited back through the same mode used while making the payment.

Can I modify my entry’s billing address/GST number after it has been submitted?

Yes, you can modify the billing address/GST number of your entry within 24 hours of the submission by emailing ibda@design-india.com and notifying us about the change.