Entries Open for the IFI Design Distinction Awards


The BIID encourages all members to submit their award-winning projects and enter this global design competition; the International Federation of Interior Architects/Designers (IFI)’s Design Distinction Awards (IFI DDA). This competition recognises excellence in the design outcome of built projects and offer a quality peer-reviewed assessment of completed interiors from across the world.
Finalists are invited to attend the IFI CONGRESS in November, where winners will be announced at a special ceremony and gala dinner. Those who are awarded an IFI DDA are leading the way in Interior Architecture/Design practice through their built work; contributing at the highest level to raising the bar of design innovation and excellence.
How to Enter:
The Design Distinction Awards are open to all Interior Architects/Designers, working across a broad spectrum of expertise, who have completed an award-winning project within the last three years. All Interior Architecture/Design focus areas are eligible to enter, including a special category for outstanding work by design students.
Entries are submitted via an online entry platform which allows you to start, save and return to entries prior to submission.
For further information on this competition including entry categories, entry fees and eligibility please click here.
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