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 |
3,186.75 Extremely Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.05) |
| 2 | Furniture Design Furniture Design |
930.40 Significantly Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.09) |
| 3 | Architecture Design Architecture, Building and Structure Design |
895.05 Significantly Competitive |
❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.37) |
| 4 | Packaging Design Packaging Design |
831.65 Significantly Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.20) |
| 5 | Graphic Design Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design |
691.79 Significantly Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.11) |
| 6 | Jewelry Design Jewelry, Eyewear and Watch Design |
362.52 Considerably Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.02) |
| 7 | Lighting Design Lighting Products and Lighting Projects Design |
342.34 Considerably Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.07) |
| 8 | Art Design Arts, Crafts and Ready-Made Design |
208.25 Moderately Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.05) |
| 9 | Consumer Electronics Design Digital and Electronic Devices Design |
202.49 Moderately Competitive |
❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.42) |
| 10 | Kitchenware Design Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design |
156.19 Moderately Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.09) |
| 11 | Home Appliance Design Home Appliances Design |
153.31 Moderately Competitive |
❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.37) |
| 12 | Vehicle Design Vehicle, Mobility and Transportation Design |
114.69 Moderately Competitive |
❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.42) |
| 13 | Accessory Design Fashion and Travel Accessories Design |
98.55 Somewhat Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.01) |
| 14 | Fashion Design Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design |
97.98 Somewhat Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.01) |
| 15 | Sanitary Ware Design Bathroom Furniture and Sanitary Ware Design |
96.44 Somewhat Competitive |
❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.31) |
| 16 | Landscape Planning Design Landscape Planning and Garden Design |
94.90 Somewhat Competitive |
❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.30) |
| 17 | Toy Design Toy, Games and Hobby Products Design |
82.61 Somewhat Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.00) |
| 18 | Spatial Design Spatial Design |
78.77 Somewhat Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.16) |
| 19 | Photography Design Photography and Photo Manipulation Design |
78.00 Somewhat Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.25) |
| 20 | Building Components Design Building Materials and Construction Components Design |
74.54 Somewhat Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.15) |
| 21 | Print Design Print and Published Media Design |
74.35 Somewhat Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.05) |
| 22 | Web Design Website and Web Design |
73.58 Somewhat Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.17) |
| 23 | Sustainable Product Design Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design |
71.66 Somewhat Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.05) |
| 24 | Advertising Design Advertising, Marketing and Communication Design |
71.47 Somewhat Competitive |
❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.35) |
| 25 | Baby Products Design Baby, Kids' and Children's Products Design |
71.27 Somewhat Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.06) |
| 26 | Medical Product Design Medical Devices and Medical Equipment Design |
69.74 Somewhat Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.05) |
| 27 | Mobile Design Mobile Technologies, Applications and Software Design |
69.35 Somewhat Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.16) |
| 28 | Street Furniture Design Street Furniture Design |
68.78 Somewhat Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.21) |
| 29 | Gift Design Art Materials, Stationery Supplies and Gift Items Design |
67.43 Somewhat Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.07) |
| 30 | Hospitality Design Hospitality, Recreation, Travel and Tourism Design |
66.28 Somewhat Competitive |
❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.38) |
| 31 | Interface Design Interface and Interaction Design |
63.40 Somewhat Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.10) |
| 32 | Social Design Social Design |
56.87 Somewhat Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.26) |
| 33 | Event Design Event and Happening Design |
55.52 Somewhat Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.25) |
| 34 | Movie Design Movie, Video and Animation Design |
53.98 Somewhat Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.24) |
| 35 | Graphics Design Graphics Design |
49.18 Slightly Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.33) |
| 36 | Sports Equipment Design Sports, Entertainment and Recreation Equipment Design |
43.61 Slightly Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.19) |
| 37 | 3D Printing Design 3D Printed Forms and Products Design |
42.26 Slightly Competitive |
❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.26) |
| 38 | Industrial Design Industrial Design |
40.73 Slightly Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.42) |
| 39 | Yacht Design Yacht and Marine Vessels Design |
39.58 Slightly Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.03) |
| 40 | Textile Design Textile, Fabric, Textures, Patterns and Cloth Design |
37.46 Slightly Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.01) |
| 41 | Care Design Differently Abled and Seniors' Assistance Design |
36.69 Slightly Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.47) |
| 42 | Culinary Art Design Food, Beverage and Culinary Arts Design |
34.58 Slightly Competitive |
❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.98) |
| 43 | Security Products Design Security, Safety and Surveillance Products Design |
33.81 Slightly Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.11) |
| 44 | Pet Supply Design Pet Supplies and Products for Animals Design |
33.43 Slightly Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.07) |
| 45 | Luxury Design Luxury Design |
32.66 Slightly Competitive |
❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.29) |
| 46 | Cosmetic Product Design Beauty, Personal Care and Cosmetic Products Design |
31.89 Slightly Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.09) |
| 47 | Engineering Design Engineering and Technical Design |
31.51 Slightly Competitive |
❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.40) |
| 48 | Cultural Heritage Design Cultural Heritage and Culture Industry Design |
31.31 Slightly Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.21) |
| 49 | Footwear Design Footwear, Shoes and Boots Design |
28.43 Slightly Competitive |
❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.38) |
| 50 | Urban Planning Design Urban Planning and Urban Design |
27.09 Slightly Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.12) |
| 51 | Idea Design Idea Design |
26.32 Slightly Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.43) |
| 52 | Futuristic Design Futuristic Design |
25.17 Slightly Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.13) |
| 53 | Limited Edition Design Limited Edition and Custom Design |
23.05 Normal |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.08) |
| 54 | Computer Graphics Design Computer Graphics and 3D Model Design |
22.67 Normal |
❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.52) |
| 55 | Education Design Education, Teaching Aid and Training Content Design |
22.09 Normal |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.38) |
| 56 | Real Estate Design Construction and Real Estate Projects Design |
21.90 Normal |
❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.15) |
| 57 | Protective Equipment Design Safety Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment Design |
21.71 Normal |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.18) |
| 58 | Robotics Design Robotics, Automaton and Automation Design |
20.56 Normal |
❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.28) |
| 59 | Hardware Design Hardware, Power and Hand Tools Design |
17.29 Normal |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.08) |
| 60 | Performing Art Design Performing Arts, Style and Scenery Design |
16.91 Normal |
❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.11) |
| 61 | Generative Design Generative, Algorithmic and Parametric Design |
16.71 Normal |
❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.37) |
| 62 | Energy Design Energy Products, Projects and Devices Design |
16.14 Normal |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.05) |
| 63 | Furniture Accessory Design Furniture Accessories, Hardware and Materials Design |
15.75 Normal |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.13) |
| 64 | Machinery Design Prosumer Products, Tools, and Machinery Design |
15.37 Normal |
❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.23) |
| 65 | Service Design Meta, Strategic and Service Design |
14.60 Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.04) |
| 66 | Wearable Technology Design Wearable Technologies Design |
14.22 Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.05) |
| 67 | Musical Instrument Design Musical Instruments Design |
14.22 Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.11) |
| 68 | Audio Products Design Audio and Sound Equipment Design |
13.64 Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.03) |
| 69 | Design Quality Design Design Quality and Innovation |
11.14 Less Competitive |
❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.73) |
| 70 | Office Furniture Design Office Furniture Design |
9.99 Moderately Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.06) |
| 71 | Adult Product Design Adult Toys and Products Design |
9.22 Moderately Less Competitive |
❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.95) |
| 72 | Volunteerism Design Public Awareness, Volunteerism, and Society Design |
9.03 Moderately Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.47) |
| 73 | Accolade Design Awards, Prize and Competitions Design |
8.45 Moderately Less Competitive |
❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.59) |
| 74 | Agriculture Design Agricultural Tools, Equipment and Machinery Design |
7.68 Moderately Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.23) |
| 75 | Cybernetics Design Cybernetics, Prosthesis and Implant Design |
7.49 Moderately Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.49) |
| 76 | HVAC Design Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Products Design |
7.30 Moderately Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.49) |
| 77 | Scientific Instrument Design Scientific Instruments and Research Equipment Design |
6.92 Moderately Less Competitive |
❚❚ Considerably Easier (Δ1.09) |
| 78 | Information Technologies Design Information Technologies Design |
6.72 Moderately Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.09) |
| 79 | Outdoor Furniture Design Garden and Outdoor Furniture Design |
6.34 Moderately Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.41) |
| 80 | Media Design Digital and Broadcasting Media Design |
6.15 Moderately Less Competitive |
❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.59) |
| 81 | Disposable Product Design Disposable and Single-Use Product Design |
6.15 Moderately Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.15) |
| 82 | Camping Gear Design Outdoor Gear and Camping Equipment Design |
5.76 Moderately Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.34) |
| 83 | Interaction Design Interaction Design |
5.76 Moderately Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.08) |
| 84 | Manufacturing Design Manufacturing and Processing Machinery Design |
5.57 Moderately Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.19) |
| 85 | Aircraft Design Aerospace and Aircraft Design |
4.99 Significantly Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.16) |
| 86 | Car Design Car and Land Based Motor Vehicles Design |
4.80 Significantly Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.16) |
| 87 | Music Design Music, Audio and Sound Design |
4.42 Significantly Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.12) |
| 88 | Heavy Machinery Design Heavy Machinery Design |
3.84 Significantly Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.08) |
| 89 | Vehicle Accessory Design Vehicle Parts, Auto Accessories and Care Products Design |
3.84 Significantly Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.08) |
| 90 | Photography Equipment Design Camera and Photography Equipment Design |
3.65 Significantly Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.24) |
| 91 | Recycle Design Recycle, Reuse, Repurpose, Restore, Repair and Upcycle Design |
3.65 Significantly Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.39) |
| 92 | Infrastructure Design Engineering, Construction and Infrastructure Design |
3.46 Significantly Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.19) |
| 93 | Trade Design Wholesale, Retail Trade, Commerce and E-Commerce Design |
3.46 Significantly Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.41) |
| 94 | Kitchen Furniture Design Kitchen Furniture, Equipment and Fixtures Design |
3.07 Significantly Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Moderately Harder (Δ-0.74) |
| 95 | Computer Design Computers and Peripheral Devices Design |
3.07 Significantly Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.21) |
| 96 | Hospitality Products Design Hospitality, Restaurant and Catering Products Design |
2.50 Significantly Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.16) |
| 97 | Office Appliance Design Office and Business Appliances Design |
2.50 Significantly Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.16) |
| 98 | Excellence Design Excellence in Design |
2.11 Significantly Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.26) |
| 99 | Video Products Design Video and Broadcasting Equipment Design |
1.54 Significantly Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Moderately Harder (Δ-0.74) |
| 100 | Strategic Design Strategic Design |
1.15 Significantly Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.41) |
| 101 | Unexpected Design Unexpected Design |
0.96 Significantly Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Moderately Harder (Δ-0.91) |
| 102 | Design Research Design Advanced Design and Design Research |
0.96 Significantly Less Competitive |
❚❚ Considerably Easier (Δ1.59) |
| 103 | Young Design Young Design |
0.77 Significantly Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Considerably Harder (Δ-1.41) |
| 104 | Industrial Equipment Design Industrial Equipment and Heavy-duty Appliances Design |
0.58 Significantly Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.41) |
| 105 | Universal Design Ease of Use and Universal Design |
0.38 Significantly Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Considerably Harder (Δ-1.41) |
| 106 | Public Utility Design Public Utility Products and Services Design |
0.38 Significantly Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Considerably Harder (Δ-1.41) |
| 107 | Media Design Entertainment, Content Creation and Streaming Media Design |
0.38 Significantly Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Considerably Harder (Δ-1.41) |
| 108 | Legwear Design Legwear, Pantyhose and Hosiery Design |
0.38 Significantly Less Competitive |
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Considerably Harder (Δ-1.41) |
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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.
- If you liked the DAC - Design Classification rankings which ranks all best designers in all industries, then you will also like World Design Rankings which ranks all best countries in all industries, and for each country best designers within, then you would also be interested in Designer Rankings where all best designers worldwide are ranked (regardless of their industries), or Popular Designers where most popular designers globally are ranked. Finally you might also want to check Design Insights to discover which country is good at what type of design.
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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
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Iron Design Award
+2 pts
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