Design Classifications
World's Best Designers in All Design Industries, Ranked by Number of Design Awards Won by Each Designer, Worldwide.
VIEW RANKINGS| Rank | Design Category | Competitiveness | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Interior Design Interior Space and Exhibition Design |
3,001.96 Extremely Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.13) |
| 2 | Furniture Design Furniture Design |
886.14 Significantly Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.18) |
| 3 | Architecture Design Architecture, Building and Structure Design |
819.72 Significantly Competitive |
❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.31) |
| 4 | Packaging Design Packaging Design |
774.69 Significantly Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.12) |
| 5 | Graphic Design Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design |
653.65 Significantly Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.19) |
| 6 | Jewelry Design Jewelry, Eyewear and Watch Design |
352.91 Considerably Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.14) |
| 7 | Lighting Design Lighting Products and Lighting Projects Design |
328.86 Considerably Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.02) |
| 8 | Consumer Electronics Design Digital and Electronic Devices Design |
212.11 Moderately Competitive |
❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.33) |
| 9 | Art Design Arts, Crafts and Ready-Made Design |
196.83 Moderately Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.11) |
| 10 | Kitchenware Design Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design |
157.30 Moderately Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.20) |
| 11 | Home Appliance Design Home Appliances Design |
146.71 Moderately Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.25) |
| 12 | Vehicle Design Vehicle, Mobility and Transportation Design |
111.66 Moderately Competitive |
❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.35) |
| 13 | Sanitary Ware Design Bathroom Furniture and Sanitary Ware Design |
99.23 Somewhat Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.21) |
| 14 | Accessory Design Fashion and Travel Accessories Design |
98.01 Somewhat Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.08) |
| 15 | Fashion Design Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design |
95.56 Somewhat Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.09) |
| 16 | Toy Design Toy, Games and Hobby Products Design |
79.87 Somewhat Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.07) |
| 17 | Building Components Design Building Materials and Construction Components Design |
74.17 Somewhat Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.06) |
| 18 | Landscape Planning Design Landscape Planning and Garden Design |
73.35 Somewhat Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.10) |
| 19 | Street Furniture Design Street Furniture Design |
70.70 Somewhat Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.07) |
| 20 | Photography Design Photography and Photo Manipulation Design |
70.70 Somewhat Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.15) |
| 21 | Advertising Design Advertising, Marketing and Communication Design |
70.50 Somewhat Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.22) |
| 22 | Baby Products Design Baby, Kids' and Children's Products Design |
70.50 Somewhat Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.08) |
| 23 | Web Design Website and Web Design |
69.68 Somewhat Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.14) |
| 24 | Sustainable Product Design Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design |
69.48 Somewhat Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.10) |
| 25 | Medical Product Design Medical Devices and Medical Equipment Design |
67.85 Somewhat Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.00) |
| 26 | Gift Design Art Materials, Stationery Supplies and Gift Items Design |
67.44 Somewhat Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.20) |
| 27 | Print Design Print and Published Media Design |
66.63 Somewhat Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.02) |
| 28 | Hospitality Design Hospitality, Recreation, Travel and Tourism Design |
65.20 Somewhat Competitive |
❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.32) |
| 29 | Spatial Design Spatial Design |
62.96 Somewhat Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.25) |
| 30 | Interface Design Interface and Interaction Design |
57.87 Somewhat Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.10) |
| 31 | Social Design Social Design |
56.85 Somewhat Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.37) |
| 32 | Mobile Design Mobile Technologies, Applications and Software Design |
55.83 Somewhat Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.07) |
| 33 | Event Design Event and Happening Design |
52.77 Somewhat Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.11) |
| 34 | Movie Design Movie, Video and Animation Design |
51.55 Somewhat Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.24) |
| 35 | 3D Printing Design 3D Printed Forms and Products Design |
43.81 Slightly Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.17) |
| 36 | Sports Equipment Design Sports, Entertainment and Recreation Equipment Design |
42.38 Slightly Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.11) |
| 37 | Yacht Design Yacht and Marine Vessels Design |
39.94 Slightly Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.10) |
| 38 | Graphics Design Graphics Design |
39.53 Slightly Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.41) |
| 39 | Textile Design Design Textile, Fabric, Textures, Patterns and Cloth Design |
37.29 Slightly Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.02) |
| 40 | Care Design Differently Abled and Seniors' Assistance Design |
36.27 Slightly Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Moderately Harder (Δ-0.57) |
| 41 | Industrial Design Industrial Design |
36.27 Slightly Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.47) |
| 42 | Luxury Design Luxury Design |
34.64 Slightly Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.16) |
| 43 | Culinary Art Design Food, Beverage and Culinary Arts Design |
34.43 Slightly Competitive |
❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.91) |
| 44 | Security Products Design Security, Safety and Surveillance Products Design |
32.19 Slightly Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.05) |
| 45 | Cosmetic Product Design Beauty, Personal Care and Cosmetic Products Design |
31.79 Slightly Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.15) |
| 46 | Engineering Design Engineering and Technical Design |
30.97 Slightly Competitive |
❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.26) |
| 47 | Pet Supply Design Pet Supplies and Products for Animals Design |
30.97 Slightly Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.09) |
| 48 | Footwear Design Footwear, Shoes and Boots Design |
29.14 Slightly Competitive |
❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.32) |
| 49 | Cultural Heritage Design Cultural Heritage and Culture Industry Design |
28.12 Slightly Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.19) |
| 50 | Futuristic Design Futuristic Design |
26.08 Slightly Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.26) |
| 51 | Idea Design Idea Design |
26.08 Slightly Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.49) |
| 52 | Urban Planning Design Urban Planning and Urban Design |
25.27 Slightly Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.11) |
| 53 | Protective Equipment Design Safety Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment Design |
21.60 Normal |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.23) |
| 54 | Computer Graphics Design Computer Graphics and 3D Model Design |
21.19 Normal |
❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.46) |
| 55 | Limited Edition Design Limited Edition and Custom Design |
20.58 Normal |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.06) |
| 56 | Real Estate Design Construction and Real Estate Projects Design |
18.95 Normal |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.04) |
| 57 | Hardware Design Hardware, Power and Hand Tools Design |
18.34 Normal |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.21) |
| 58 | Education Design Education, Teaching Aid and Training Content Design |
16.10 Normal |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Moderately Harder (Δ-0.61) |
| 59 | Generative Design Generative, Algorithmic and Parametric Design |
16.10 Normal |
❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.22) |
| 60 | Furniture Accessory Design Furniture Accessories, Hardware and Materials Design |
16.10 Normal |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.25) |
| 61 | Performing Art Design Performing Arts, Style and Scenery Design |
15.89 Normal |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.01) |
| 62 | Machinery Design Prosumer Products, Tools, and Machinery Design |
15.69 Normal |
❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.13) |
| 63 | Robotics Design Robotics, Automaton and Automation Design |
14.87 Less Competitive |
❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.52) |
| 64 | Wearable Technology Design Wearable Technologies Design |
14.47 Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.16) |
| 65 | Service Design Meta, Strategic and Service Design |
13.65 Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.01) |
| 66 | Musical Instrument Design Musical Instruments Design |
13.65 Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.01) |
| 67 | Energy Design Energy Products, Projects and Devices Design |
13.24 Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.12) |
| 68 | Design Quality Design Design Quality and Innovation |
10.19 Less Competitive |
❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.63) |
| 69 | Audio Products Design Audio and Sound Equipment Design |
9.58 Moderately Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.18) |
| 70 | Accolade Design Awards, Prize and Competitions Design |
8.97 Moderately Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.46) |
| 71 | Volunteerism Design Public Awareness, Volunteerism, and Society Design |
8.56 Moderately Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Moderately Harder (Δ-0.54) |
| 72 | Cybernetics Design Cybernetics, Prosthesis and Implant Design |
7.95 Moderately Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.36) |
| 73 | Adult Product Design Adult Toys and Products Design |
7.95 Moderately Less Competitive |
❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.79) |
| 74 | Information Technologies Design Information Technologies Design |
7.13 Moderately Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.04) |
| 75 | Agriculture Design Agricultural Tools, Equipment and Machinery Design |
6.52 Moderately Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.02) |
| 76 | Media Design Digital and Broadcasting Media Design |
6.52 Moderately Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.46) |
| 77 | Disposable Product Design Disposable and Single-Use Product Design |
6.52 Moderately Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.02) |
| 78 | Office Furniture Design Office Furniture Design |
5.91 Moderately Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.32) |
| 79 | Scientific Instrument Design Scientific Instruments and Research Equipment Design |
5.91 Moderately Less Competitive |
❚❚ Considerably Easier (Δ1.29) |
| 80 | Manufacturing Design Manufacturing and Processing Machinery Design |
5.91 Moderately Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.32) |
| 81 | Aircraft Design Aerospace and Aircraft Design |
5.30 Moderately Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.29) |
| 82 | Interaction Design Interaction Design |
5.30 Moderately Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.17) |
| 83 | Music Design Music, Audio and Sound Design |
4.28 Significantly Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.04) |
| 84 | Heavy Machinery Design Heavy Machinery Design |
4.08 Significantly Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.21) |
| 85 | Photography Equipment Design Camera and Photography Equipment Design |
3.87 Significantly Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.37) |
| 86 | Outdoor Furniture Design Garden and Outdoor Furniture Design |
3.67 Significantly Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.06) |
| 87 | Infrastructure Design Engineering, Construction and Infrastructure Design |
3.67 Significantly Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.06) |
| 88 | Car Design Car and Land Based Motor Vehicles Design |
3.46 Significantly Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.14) |
| 89 | Automotive Accessory Design Automotive Accessories and Car Care Products Design |
3.26 Significantly Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.34) |
| 90 | Camping Gear Design Outdoor Gear and Camping Equipment Design |
3.26 Significantly Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.46) |
| 91 | Hospitality Products Design Hospitality, Restaurant and Catering Products Design |
2.65 Significantly Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.29) |
| 92 | HVAC Design Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Products Design |
2.65 Significantly Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.29) |
| 93 | Computer Design Computers and Peripheral Devices Design |
2.45 Significantly Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Moderately Harder (Δ-0.54) |
| 94 | Office Appliance Design Office and Business Appliances Design |
2.04 Significantly Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.21) |
| 95 | Excellence Design Excellence in Design |
1.83 Significantly Less Competitive |
❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.96) |
| 96 | Video Products Design Video and Broadcasting Equipment Design |
1.22 Significantly Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Moderately Harder (Δ-0.54) |
| 97 | Trade Design Wholesale, Retail Trade, Commerce and E-Commerce Design |
1.22 Significantly Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Moderately Harder (Δ-0.54) |
| 98 | Kitchen Furniture Design Kitchen Furniture, Equipment and Fixtures Design |
1.02 Significantly Less Competitive |
❚❚ Considerably Easier (Δ1.46) |
| 99 | Design Research Design Advanced Design and Design Research |
1.02 Significantly Less Competitive |
❚❚ Considerably Easier (Δ1.46) |
| 100 | Strategic Design Strategic Design |
0.61 Significantly Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Moderately Harder (Δ-0.54) |
| 101 | Universal Design Ease of Use and Universal Design |
0.41 Significantly Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Considerably Harder (Δ-1.54) |
| 102 | Media Design Entertainment, Content Creation and Streaming Media Design |
0.41 Significantly Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Considerably Harder (Δ-1.54) |
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DAC - Design Classifications
Good to Know
- DAC, the Design Classifications website ranks all designers worldwide, in all industries to help you find best designers in all industries.
- For each industry, designers with the most number of awards in that industry are displayed first; and among award winning designers, platinum, gold, silver, bronze and iron level design awards contribute to rankings differently.
- Data displayed is from 2018 to 2022. Rankings cover over 100+ different design industries.
- You need to be winner of A' Design Award to be ranked. When taking part in A' Design Award, before nominating your design, you could get a complimentary, free of charge and confidential preliminary score to see whether your work would potentially qualify for an award or not.
- Visit designers.org to discover original and good designs, in over hundred different industrial sectors, arts, architecture, graphics, communication, fashion, products and more.
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Good Design
Platinum Design Award Winner: World-class, super excellent, highly professional, inspirational, creative and original design work that comply with industry best practices. Contributes 6 positive points towards rankings. Designers with higher scores are ranked at the very top.
Platinum Design Award
+6 pts
Gold Design Award Winner : Super excellent and highly professional, inspirational, creative and original design work that comply with industry best practices. Contributes 5 positive points towards rankings. Designers with higher scores are ranked at the very top.
Gold Design Award
+5 pts
Silver Design Award Winner : Excellent and professional, creative and original design work that comply with industry best practices. Contributes 4 positive points towards rankings. Designers with higher scores are ranked at the very top.
Silver Design Award
+4 pts
Bronze Design Award Winner : Excellent and professional and creative design work that comply with industry best practices. Contributes 3 positive points towards rankings. Designers with higher scores are ranked at the very top.
Bronze Design Award
+3 pts
Iron Design Award Winner : Excellent and professional design work that comply with industry best practices. Contributes 2 positive points towards rankings. Designers with higher scores are ranked at the very top.
Iron Design Award
+2 pts
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