March 11, 2023
SBID International Design Awards 2023 – Open For Entries and I Will Be Judging You
It is that time of year again for the Society of British and International Design International Design Awards. This is the most prestigious and varied design awards competition, now open for entries from anywhere in the world, membership or not!
Reflecting our industry at large the SBID Design Awards categories are extensive, reflecting every aspect of our profession, to find the best of all project work!
There are now 17 categories for Interior Design Entries, 3 categories for Interior Fit Out entries, and 8 categories for Product Design entries! Remember, from anywhere, anyone and any size per the entry descriptions!
Find your place, enter your best projects, and let’s see you place or better yet, win the recognition you deserve for all your hard work. The road to confidence is thru taking the risk for recognition by the best in the industry…and me!
Check out the extensive panel of judges from all aspects of our industry, practices, real estate, corporations, government, education and manufacturers. And it is extensive for a reason, bringing expertise to round out all aspects of project judging and input to select the best.
Whether from the House of Lords, Apple, JLL, or Walt Disney Imagineering, the SBID Awards judging panel represents a wealth of specialist industry expertise across the creative professions and related fields, consisting of highly respected figures from some of the world’s most innovative and exciting companies.
I am also extremely honored and excited to be among the judges, participating to determine who will be shortlisted, and the next winners for 2023:
The link to enter is here with all the options details for submission instructions:
…and just for fun, I have repeated the the options for entries below. As we recover from the last three years of isolation, it’s time to get our work and industry out there again and this is the best way to do it! If you want to be among the best, bring your work here and enter to be recognized for what it is truly worth!
Tom Marquardt
INTERIOR DESIGN (17 categories)
1. CGI & Visualisation
This category rewards skill and innovation in the use of visual software. Your entry should include any interior design visual or CGI that has been created on a visualisation programme, including AutoCad, CAD, 3ds Max, InteriCAD and Vectorworks. Both residential and commercial renders are accepted within this category.
2. Club & Bar Design
This category is solely for club and/or bar interior design projects. Nightclubs, private members clubs and bars are eligible for this category – they can be permanent, pop-up or temporary. The judges will take into account functionality, compliance and fit-for-purpose design.
3. Healthcare & Wellness
This category can include any interior project within a hospital, healthcare facility, care-related property or wellness centre. It will take into account innovative approaches to healthcare environments and how the patient/visitor is engaged. Gyms, spas and well-being centres are accepted within this category too.
4. Hotel Bedroom & Suites
This category is dedicated exclusively to bedrooms and suites within hotel interiors. Entries can include a full or part refurbishment, both new builds and restoration projects and should show high levels of creativity and innovation.
5. Hotel Public Space
This category is dedicated exclusively to public spaces within hotel interiors. Entries can include a full or part refurbishment, both new builds and restoration projects and should show high levels of creativity and innovation. Projects can include lobbies, spas, ballrooms and meeting rooms.
6. KBB Design
This category welcomes kitchen, bedroom and/or bathroom design in a residential space. Projects can include a single room or several rooms.
7. Office Design
This category is dedicated exclusively to office design. The entry should reflect how the concept creates a pleasant, efficient workspace and meets the needs of both the client and the employees who work in the space.
8. Property Development Asia Pacific
This category is exclusively dedicated to properties located in the Asia-Pacific region. Projects can include Residential Developments; Development Sales Centres or buildings that market newly built apartments and mixed use developments. Projects can be a complete refurbishment or just the public areas within these buildings.
9. Public Space
This category is dedicated to all interiors of public spaces created as a service for the community, such as airports, libraries, schools, museums, universities and religious buildings. Projects can be complete refurbishments or smaller commissions within these buildings.
10. Residential Apartment Over £1M
This is the premium category of residential interior design for an apartment. It focuses on design trends and the wow factor of residential projects with an overall value of over £1 Million. Projects can include a single room, several rooms, or a whole property.
11. Residential Apartment Under £1M
This category focuses on interior design projects with an overall value of under £1 Million, and recognises not only the achievement for the budget but also functionality and aesthetics. Projects can include a single room, several rooms, or a whole apartment.
12. Residential Budget Up To £50k
This category is specifically for projects that have delivered the best interior design solutions to meet the client’s brief for the budget available up to £50,000. Projects can include a single room; several rooms or an entire house.
13. Residential House Over £1M
This is the premium category of residential interior design for an apartment. It focuses on design trends and the wow factor of residential projects with an overall value of over £1 Million. Projects can include a single room, several rooms, or a whole property.
14. Residential House Under £1M
This category focuses on interior design projects with an overall value of under £1 Million, and recognises not only the achievement for the budget but also functionality and aesthetics. Projects can include a single room, several rooms, or a whole apartment.
15. Restaurant Design
This category is solely for restaurant interior design projects. Judges will take into account functionality, compliance and fit-for-purpose design. This category also includes pop-up and temporary restaurants or cafes.
16. Retail Design
This category covers all commercial interiors created for retail outlets including shopping centres, shops, showrooms, pop-up shops and art galleries. Projects can be a complete refurbishment or smaller commissions within these buildings.
17. Show Flats & Developments
This category is for marketing suites and show homes, focusing on functionality, aesthetic and the ability to translate the developer’s vision and engage the customer.
INTERIOR DESIGN FIT OUT (3 Categories)
1. Contract Fit Out Project
This category recognises the completion of outstanding fit-out projects within any contract interior, from hospitality to retail, that have delivered the best fit-out and installation solutions to meet the client brief.
2. Residential Fit Out Project
This category recognises superior quality and craftsmanship in the final installation of design schemes for the successful completion of residential fit-out projects.
3. Workplace Fit Out Project
This category recognises superior quality and craftsmanship in the final installation of design schemes for the successful completion of fit-out projects for corporate offices or workspaces.
PRODUCT DESIGN (8 categories)
1. Flooring & Floor Coverings
This category is for all types of flooring and floor coverings. Entries can include carpet, laminate, tile, vinyl, rugs, and more.
2. Furniture – Contract
This category is dedicated to all furniture for use within a contract or commercial interior such as a hotel, restaurant or hospital. Furniture can range from tables and chairs to sofas, banquettes, benches and stools.
3. Furniture – Residential
This category is dedicated to all interior furniture primarily designed for residential use. Entries can include but are not limited to tables, chairs, sofas, benches, stools and beds.
4. KBB Products
This category focuses on specialist products for use within the KBB sector. This can include kitchen appliances, cabinets and worktops to sanitryware, brassware, bedding, bedroom accessories and more.
5. Lighting
This category is dedicated exclusively to lighting design. Entries can include general, ambient, mood, task and accent lighting for both residential and contract interiors. Lighting products range from full architectural lighting solutions, chandeliers, lamps and desk lights to ceiling light fixtures and bulbs.
6. Product of the Year – Residential
This category is for any interior product primarily designed for use within a private residential interior. This excludes products that are eligible for alternative entry categories.
7. Product of the Year – Contract
This category is for any interior product primarily designed for use within a commercial or contract interior. This excludes products that are eligible for alternative entry categories.
8. Surfaces & Finishes
This category is for all architectural and interior surfaces and finishes. Entries can include panels, wallcoverings, stone, veneers, ceramics, wood, acrylic, glass, moulding, paints and tiles.
