2021 Dezeen Awards

What is Dezeen Awards?

Dezeen Awards is our annual awards programme, now in its fourth year. It identifies the world’s best architecture, interiors and design, as well as the studios and the individual architects and designers producing the most outstanding work.

Organised by Dezeen, the world’s most popular and influential architecture and design website, Dezeen Awards is the benchmark for international design excellence and the ultimate accolade for architects and designers everywhere.

How to enter Dezeen Awards

You can visit the enter page to sign up and create your entry. For more details on how to enter, visit the how to enter page. The page contains information about entry fees and deadlines, which you can also find on the prices and dates page. For more detailed information, please refer to the terms and conditions.

Dezeen Awards 2021 is open for entries. Please visit our prices and dates page for more details.

Why enter Dezeen Awards?

Dezeen Awards is organised by Dezeen and judged by a panel consisting of leading figures from the architecture and design world. This means that Dezeen Awards has unprecedented credibility and reach.

Every shortlisted and winning entry will be published on Dezeen and shared via our huge social media and newsletter audiences, bringing significant recognition to successful entrants. Shortlisted and winning studios will be able to promote the fact that they are Dezeen Awards winners. In addition, winners will get a trophy and a certificate.

What is different about Dezeen Awards?

There are lots of architecture and design awards out there – but Dezeen Awards is different.

First, our low entry prices are designed to attract smaller studios and avoid categories being dominated by large companies that can afford to enter multiple categories.

Second, our judging criteria have been carefully considered to ensure that winning projects are not only beautiful and innovative but also strive to benefit users and the environment. We don’t believe that good design today can ignore issues such as social impact or sustainability and we will be looking for projects that incorporate positive thinking in this area.

Third, our awards include categories for architecture, interiors and design – the three key areas that Dezeen writes about. This means that Dezeen Awards is a comprehensive annual survey of the best work across the major fields of architecture and design.

Judges

Dezeen Awards 2021 will be judged by an international panel comprised of 75 leading figures from the architecture and design world.

Additionally to this, we will be have a special panel of six sustainability experts from the industry to judge our new sustainability categories.

We will also have a dedicated panel of judges of experts in the industry to judge our five new media categories.

Full details of the judging process can be found on the terms and conditions page.

Categories

There are 47 categories that you can enter in total:

In the sectors of architecture, interiors and design, there are 12 project categories and two studio categories each. The studio categories have been specifically created to highlight the architects and designers producing the most outstanding work.

There are also three overall project winners, one in each of the sectors of architecture, interiors and design. These categories cannot be entered into, but will be chosen by our master jury from the winners of each of the project categories.

Sustainability categories

These three new categories celebrate projects that make positive environmental and social contributions.

These special awards will be assessed by a specially selected jury of sustainability experts from the world of architecture and design. Judges will be announced soon.

Media categories

Additionally, this year we have launched five media categories for photography, video, visualisations and websites.

The new categories will reward excellence in the way architecture, interiors and design are communicated and promoted.

Full details of the categories can be found on the categories page.

What the judges are looking for

For the project categories, judges are looking for entries that best fit the three judging criteria. These are:

Beautiful: does it look amazing? We know that beauty is subjective but our judges will be looking out for aesthetic rigour, good detailing and good use of materials.

Innovative: does it incorporate original thinking or address a problem in a new way? We don’t mean that every entry has to reinvent the wheel but we will be looking for evidence of fresh approaches and new ideas.

Beneficial: is it useful and considerate to both people and planet? Your project doesn’t have to set out to save the world but it should show respect and consideration for users and the environment.

For studio categories, judges are looking for individual designers or companies that show strong vision and achievement both in terms of completed projects, business success, client satisfaction and positive impact.

They should also describe at least two completed projects that fit the three judging criteria listed above, as well as displaying evidence of responsible management practices and company policies ( for example diversity, wellbeing and training ).

What the winners get

All winners will get a trophy designed by Dutch design studio Atelier NL. They will also receive a certificate and receive marketing material to promote themselves as a Dezeen Awards winner. All winners will have their project published on the Dezeen Awards website as well as being mentioned on the main Dezeen site.

In addition, all winners will be widely promoted via Dezeen’s extensive email and social media networks. The whole world will know you’ve won!

You can see 2020 winners here!

Note: once you’ve paid your entry fee there is no further obligatory payment to make. We do not charge fees for winners, trophies, publication or anything else. In the event that we hold a winners’ ceremony, there may be a charge for this but attendance is not obligatory.

Shortlists

Shortlisted entrants receive marketing material to promote their place on the Dezeen Awards shortlist.

220 projects were shortlisted in 2020, across the 42 architecture, interiors, design and studio categories.

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Contact us

If you have any questions about Dezeen Awards, including press and sponsorship enquiries, please email awards@dezeen.com.

Dezeen Awards 2021 is open for entries.

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You can enter Dezeen Awards 2021 by going to the enter page and creating an entry. You will need to create an account if you do not already have one, or you can log in using the same details if you created an account last year. You can then enter as many categories as you like by completing the entry form and adding new categories.

Before working on your entry be sure to read this page and also read the terms and conditions carefully. To find out more about the awards categories, visit the categories page.

Please pay particular attention to the entry deadlines! These are listed below or visit the prices and dates page.

You can save and return to your entry as many times as you like. Once you have completed and reviewed your entry, the final step is to make payment. Once you have made your payment you cannot make further changes to your entry.

Key dates

The standard entry deadline is 2 June 2021. Entries must be submitted by 23:59 UK time on the night of each deadline day.

2 February 2021: Dezeen Awards 2021 opens for entries

31 March: early entry deadline

2 June: standard entry deadline

9 June: late entry deadline

9-12 August: longlists announced online

6-9 September: shortlists announced online

18-21 October: public vote winners announced online

November: winners announced live online

Entry fees

Entry fees have been set as low as possible to encourage entries from every type of studio around the world. There are reduced rates for individuals and companies with ten employees or fewer.

Entry fees are as follows:

Early entry until 31 March 2021

For individuals and companies with 10 employees or fewer: £80 per category entry

For companies with more than 10 employees: £160 per category entry

For individuals and companies entering media categories: £40 per category entry

Standard entry until 2 June 2021

For individuals and companies with 10 employees or fewer: £100 per category entry

For companies with more than 10 employees: £200 per category entry

For individuals and companies entering media categories: £50 per category entry

Late entry until 9 June 2021

For individuals and companies with 10 employees or fewer: £175 per category entry

For companies with more than 10 employees: £350 per category entry

For individuals and companies entering media categories: £60 per category entry

For more information, visit the terms and conditions page.

Prices exclude VAT.

Note: once you’ve paid your entry fee there is no further obligatory payment to make. We do not charge fees for winners, trophies, publication or anything else. In the event that we hold a winners’ ceremony, there may be a charge for this but attendance is not obligatory.

FAQs

Who can enter Dezeen Awards?

Dezeen Awards is open to all registered companies, as well as all individual professional architects and designers over the age of 18.

Can I send my entry by post?

Sorry, no snail mail entries! We only accept entries made via the Dezeen Awards website.

What are the Dezeen Awards categories?

There are 47 categories that you can enter: 12 project categories each for the sectors of architecture, interiors and design, six studio categories and five new media categories. Please visit the categories page for full details.

How many categories can I enter?

As many as you like! Simply add new categories to your entry by clicking ‘add new category’.

Can I enter more than one project in the same category?

Yes, there is no limit to how many projects you can enter in the same category. Just add new categories to your entry as explained above.

Can I enter the same project in more than one category?

Yes, if it is appropriate to all categories. If we spot an entry that we think is in the wrong category, we’ll contact you.

When should my project have been completed to be eligible?

Your project needs to have been completed between 1 June 2019 and 2 June 2021 to be eligible for Dezeen Awards. See the terms and conditions page for more information.

Can I enter the same project two years in a row?

Yes, as long as you enter it in a different category and as long as it meets the eligibility criteria. But you cannot enter the same project in the same category more than once.

Can I enter my studio two years in a row?

Yes. You can enter the studio categories every year if you want!

Do you accept collections as well as individual products?

Yes we do. You can enter a specific product or a collection of products into the awards.

Do you have a student category?

No, we do not currently have a category specifically for students. Please note that your project must be completed to be eligible for Dezeen Awards 2021.

Does the word limit on the entry form include spaces?

No, the word limit on your entry fields does not take into consideration spaces.

Can I edit my entry?

Yes. You may return and edit your entry as many times as you like up until you make payment. However once you’ve made payment, you cannot change your entry.

What are the rules with adding images into my entry?

There is a 10MB limit on each image that you upload. Your hero image must be uploaded as a square.

How do I make sure that my entry is the best it can be?

Follow the instructions on the entry form precisely – entries that do not answer the questions set will be at a disadvantage. Write your entry succinctly and clearly, avoiding exaggeration and sticking to the facts where possible. Choose the very best images you can and consider getting your project photographed by a professional so that your entry stands out. Read the terms and conditions carefully.

What are the judging criteria?

Please refer to the about page to find out more about what the judges are looking for and how you can impress them!

The entry form asks me to upload a “Hero image”. What does that mean?

A hero image is an image that best represents your project or studio, so choose your best image! This is also the image that will be published if you get longlisted, shortlisted or win.

Can I add in video content to support my entry?

Yes. We recommend that you include a link to a video in the relevant field on the entry form.

How will I know that my entry was submitted successfully?

Once you’ve paid, we will send you a confirmation email as well as a VAT receipt.

Does my entry need to be submitted in English?

Yes. Oui. Sí. 是. Unfortunately we can only accept applications written in English.

Can I enter an uncompleted or speculative project?

No. Projects need to have been completed by the closing date in order to be eligible. Please see the terms and conditions page for full details.

Can I pay for my entry with cryptocurrency?

Unfortunately we do not accept payments with cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin.

What do winners of the Dezeen Awards receive?

Each winner will receive a trophy designed by Dutch design studio Atelier NL, made from wood from London trees. These, along with certificates, will be sent to the winners once they have been announced.

Will I need to pay anything if I win?

No, there are no hidden costs involved with Dezeen Awards. We will not charge you for your trophy or anything else if you win.

Will I need to attend an awards ceremony to find out if I’ve won?

No, we will be announcing the shortlist and all winners online, so you will not need to purchase a ticket for the awards party to find out if you’ve won.

What if I still have more questions?

Drop us a line at awards@dezeen.com. This page will be updated frequently so please return to see the latest advice and information.

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