Design Classifications

World's Best Designers in All Design Industries, Ranked by Number of Design Awards Won by Each Designer, Worldwide.

Rank	Design Category	Competitiveness	Difficulty
1	Interior Design Interior Space and Exhibition Design	4,346.88 Extremely Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.09)
2	Architecture Design Architecture, Building and Structure Design	1,279.75 Extremely Competitive	❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.51)
3	Packaging Design Packaging Design	1,247.79 Extremely Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.29)
4	Furniture Design Furniture Design	1,220.04 Extremely Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.05)
5	Graphic Design Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design	970.43 Significantly Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.00)
6	Jewelry Design Jewelry Design	472.71 Considerably Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.12)
7	Lighting Design Lighting Products and Fixtures Design	432.54 Considerably Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.19)
8	Fine Art Design Fine Arts and Art Installation Design	270.84 Considerably Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.09)
9	Consumer Electronics Design Digital and Electronic Device Design	235.93 Moderately Competitive	❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.56)
10	Kitchenware Design Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design	221.63 Moderately Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.12)
11	Home Appliance Design Home Appliances Design	210.91 Moderately Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.45)
12	Spatial Design Spatial Design	181.05 Moderately Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.37)
13	Vehicle Design Vehicle, Mobility and Transportation Design	137.73 Moderately Competitive	❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.52)
14	Fashion Design Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design	129.32 Moderately Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.07)
15	Landscape Design Design Landscape Planning and Garden Design	125.54 Moderately Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.38)
16	Sanitary Ware Design Bathroom Furniture and Sanitary Ware Design	124.91 Moderately Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.30)
17	Accessory Design Fashion and Travel Accessories Design	123.64 Moderately Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.10)
18	Mobile Design Mobile Technologies, Applications and Software Design	121.96 Moderately Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.14)
19	Interface Design Interface, Interaction and User Experience Design	119.02 Moderately Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.15)
20	Toy Design Toys, Games and Hobby Products Design	115.23 Moderately Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.08)
21	Industrial Design Industrial Design	112.71 Moderately Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.46)
22	Baby Products Design Baby, Kids' and Children's Products Design	111.24 Moderately Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.17)
23	Advertising Design Advertising, Marketing and Communication Design	105.35 Moderately Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.36)
24	Print Design Print and Published Media Design	101.77 Moderately Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.08)
25	Web Design Website and Web Design	101.77 Moderately Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.24)
26	Sustainable Product Design Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design	101.35 Moderately Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.04)
27	Building Components Design Building Materials and Construction Components Design	95.47 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.28)
28	Photography Design Photography and Photo Manipulation Design	95.47 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.39)
29	Medical Product Design Medical Devices and Medical Equipment Design	91.89 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.20)
30	Graphics Design Graphics Design	86.84 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.33)
31	Hospitality Design Hospitality, Recreation, Travel and Tourism Design	85.58 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.60)
32	Street Furniture Design Street Furniture Design	83.90 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.39)
33	Social Design Social Design	80.12 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.12)
34	Event Design Event and Happening Design	79.91 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.38)
35	Movie Design Movie, Video and Animation Design	74.44 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.45)
36	Art Supplies Design Art and Stationery Supplies Design	68.76 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.20)
37	Pet Care Design Pet Care, Toys, Supplies and Products for Animals Design	61.61 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.17)
38	Sporting Goods Design Sporting Goods, Fitness and Recreation Equipment Design	61.19 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.31)
39	Yacht Design Yacht and Marine Vessels Design	54.25 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.15)
40	3D Printing Design 3D Printed Forms and Products Design	53.62 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.35)
41	Cosmetic Product Design Beauty, Personal Care and Cosmetic Products Design	53.41 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.10)
42	Cultural Heritage Design Cultural Heritage and Culture Industry Design	52.15 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.35)
43	Textile Design Textile, Fabric, Textures, Patterns and Cloth Design	48.99 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.14)
44	Care Design Accessibility, Assistive Technologies, and Inclusive Design	45.42 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.40)
45	Security Products Design Security, Safety and Surveillance Products Design	44.37 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.28)
46	Engineering Design Product Engineering and Technical Design	43.74 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.41)
47	Computer Graphics Design Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Texturing, and Rendering Design	42.69 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.59)
48	Footwear Design Footwear, Shoes and Boots Design	42.06 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.68)
49	Luxury Design Luxury Design	41.42 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.48)
50	Culinary Art Design Food, Beverage and Culinary Arts Design	41.21 Slightly Competitive	❚❚ Considerably Easier (Δ1.02)
51	Real Estate Design Construction and Real Estate Projects Design	41.21 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.46)
52	Urban Planning Design Urban Planning and Urban Design	41.00 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.18)
53	Audio Products Design Audio and Sound Equipment Design	41.00 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.12)
54	Robotics Design Robotics, Automaton and Automation Design	41.00 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.37)
55	Energy Design Energy Products, Projects and Devices Design	39.95 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.41)
56	Generative Design Generative, Algorithmic, Parametric and AI-Assisted Design	39.74 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.08)
57	Education Design Education, Teaching Aid and Training Content Design	38.90 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.21)
58	Futuristic Design Futuristic Design	37.01 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.10)
59	Idea Design Idea and Conceptual Design	36.80 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.37)
60	Limited Edition Design Limited Edition and Custom Design	30.49 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.09)
61	Protective Equipment Design Safety Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment Design	26.28 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.03)
62	Performing Arts Design Performing Arts, Stage, Style and Scenery Design	25.44 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.43)
63	Office Furniture Design Office Furniture Design	25.23 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.29)
64	Equipment Design Prosumer Products and Workshop Equipment Design	23.76 Normal	❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.53)
65	Wearable Technology Design Wearable Technologies Design	23.34 Normal	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.12)
66	Furniture Accessory Design Furniture Accessories, Hardware and Materials Design	23.13 Normal	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.00)
67	Avant-Garde Design Design Functional Art, Avant-Garde and Expressional Objects Design	22.50 Normal	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Moderately Harder (Δ-0.75)
68	HVAC Design Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Products Design	20.82 Normal	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.17)
69	Trade Show Design Trade Show Architecture, Interiors, and Exhibit Design	19.77 Normal	❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.52)
70	Service Design Meta, Strategic and Service Design	19.56 Normal	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.08)
71	Camping Gear Design Outdoor Gear and Camping Equipment Design	19.14 Normal	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.40)
72	Hardware Design Hardware, Power and Hand Tools Design	18.93 Normal	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.09)
73	Musical Instrument Design Musical Instruments Design	18.71 Normal	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.32)
74	Homeware Design Homeware Design	18.08 Normal	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.47)
75	Artisan Design Handmade, Crafts and Artisan Design	16.61 Normal	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Moderately Harder (Δ-0.69)
76	Giftware Design Giftware Design	15.35 Normal	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Moderately Harder (Δ-0.54)
77	Design Quality Design Design Quality and Innovation	15.14 Normal	❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.76)
78	Adult Product Design Adult Toys and Products Design	14.72 Less Competitive	❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.88)
79	Vehicle Accessory Design Vehicle Parts, Auto Accessories and Care Products Design	14.72 Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.26)
80	Kitchen Furniture Design Kitchen Furniture, Equipment and Fixtures Design	13.88 Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.23)
81	Computer Design Computers and Peripheral Devices Design	12.83 Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.15)
82	Installation Design Installation Design	12.83 Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.35)
83	Car Design Car and Land Based Motor Vehicles Design	12.20 Less Competitive	❚❚ Considerably Easier (Δ1.22)
84	Scientific Instrument Design Scientific Instruments and Research Equipment Design	11.99 Less Competitive	❚❚ Considerably Easier (Δ1.14)
85	Information Technologies Design Information Technologies Design	11.14 Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.07)
86	Agricultural Equipment Design Agricultural Tools, Farming Equipment and Machinery Design	10.72 Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.40)
87	Interaction Design Interaction Design	10.51 Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.30)
88	Strategic Design Strategic Design	10.30 Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.36)
89	Outdoor Furniture Design Garden and Outdoor Furniture Design	10.09 Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.24)
90	Accolade Design Awards, Prize and Competitions Design	9.88 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.68)
91	Cybernetics Design Cybernetics, Prosthesis and Implant Design	9.67 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.59)
92	Recycle Design Recycle, Reuse, Repurpose, Restore, Repair and Upcycle Design	9.46 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.24)
93	Volunteerism Design Public Awareness, Volunteerism, and Society Design	9.04 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.17)
94	Aircraft Design Aerospace and Aircraft Design	8.83 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.58)
95	Watch Design Watch Design	8.62 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.49)
96	Lighting Projects Design Lighting Projects and Light Art Design	8.62 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.49)
97	Media Design Digital and Broadcasting Media Design	7.99 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.56)
98	Single-Use Product Design Disposable and Single-Use Product Design	7.99 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.21)
99	Digital Product Design Digital Product Design	7.78 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.16)
100	Design Research Design Advanced Design and Design Research	7.57 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.24)
101	Machinery Design Manufacturing and Processing Machinery Design	7.36 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.06)
102	Excellence Design Excellence in Design	7.15 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚ Considerably Easier (Δ1.01)
103	Infrastructure Design Engineering, Construction and Infrastructure Design	6.73 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.32)
104	Photography Equipment Design Camera and Photography Equipment Design	6.73 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.33)
105	Multidisciplinary Design Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary Design	6.52 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.64)
106	Smart Living Design Smart Living and Home Automation Design	6.10 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.90)
107	Bedding Design Bedding Design	6.10 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.02)
108	Software Design Software Design	5.89 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.13)
109	Scooter Design Scooter Design	5.47 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.47)
110	Human-Centered Design Human-Centered, Inclusive, and Accessible Design	5.26 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Moderately Harder (Δ-0.97)
111	Architectural Lighting Design Architectural Lighting	5.26 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.93)
112	Trade Design Wholesale, Retail Trade, Commerce and E-Commerce Design	4.84 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.36)
113	Preventive Care Design Wellness, Health Promotion, and Preventive Care Design	4.84 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Moderately Harder (Δ-0.94)
114	Information Processing Design Information Processing Tools Design	4.84 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.36)
115	Music Design Music, Audio and Sound Design	4.63 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.43)
116	Heavy Machinery Design Heavy Machinery Design	4.63 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.10)
117	Circular Economy Design Circular Economy and Waste Reduction Design	4.63 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Moderately Harder (Δ-0.80)
118	Digital Art Design Digital Art	4.42 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Moderately Harder (Δ-0.91)
119	Wellness Products Design Mental Health and Wellness Products Design	4.42 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Moderately Harder (Δ-0.91)
120	Costume Design Design Costume and Heritage Wear Design	4.42 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.26)
121	Office Appliance Design Office and Business Appliances Design	4.21 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.09)
122	Bicycle Design Bicycle Design	4.21 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.76)
123	Hospitality Products Design Hospitality, Restaurant and Catering Products Design	3.79 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.24)
124	Commercial Appliance Design Commercial Appliance Design	3.36 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.04)
125	Video Products Design Video and Broadcasting Equipment Design	3.15 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.24)
126	Young Design Young Design	3.15 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Considerably Harder (Δ-1.10)
127	Playground Design Playground Equipment, Play Structures and Public Park Design	3.15 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.24)
128	Underwear Design Underwear, Underclothing and Undergarments Design	3.15 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.51)
129	Emergency Response Design Emergency Response, Disaster Preparedness and Relief Design	2.94 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Moderately Harder (Δ-0.91)
130	Motorcycle Design Motorcycle Design	2.94 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.26)
131	Unexpected Design Unexpected Design	2.73 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Moderately Harder (Δ-0.64)
132	Eyewear Design Eyewear Design	2.73 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Moderately Harder (Δ-0.64)
133	Communication Equipment Design Communication Equipment, Devices and Apparatus Design	1.89 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.24)
134	Financial Instrument Design Banking and Finance Instruments Design	1.89 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚ Considerably Easier (Δ1.26)
135	Legwear Design Legwear, Pantyhose and Hosiery Design	1.47 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Moderately Harder (Δ-0.91)
136	Mindfulness Products Design Mindfulness and Meditation Products Design	1.47 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Moderately Harder (Δ-0.91)
137	Sustainable Business Design Sustainable Business, Social Entrepreneurship and Altruistic Design	1.26 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Considerably Harder (Δ-1.24)
138	Regenerative Design Design Circular Economy and Regenerative Design	1.05 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚ Considerably Easier (Δ1.76)
139	Biomaterial Design Biomaterials, Ecological and Sustainable Materials	1.05 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Moderately Harder (Δ-0.74)
140	Ecological Design Design Environmental and Ecological Design	1.05 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Moderately Harder (Δ-0.74)
141	Compostable Product Design Biodegradable and Compostable Product Design	0.84 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Considerably Harder (Δ-1.24)
142	Climate Resilient Design Climate Resilient, Adaptive, and Mitigative Design	0.84 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Considerably Harder (Δ-1.24)
143	Agriculture Projects Design Agriculture, Horticulture and Fisheries Design	0.84 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Considerably Harder (Δ-1.24)
144	Virtual Reality Design Virtual, Mixed and Augmented Reality Design	0.84 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Considerably Harder (Δ-1.24)
145	Education Technology Design Education Technology and E-Learning Design	0.63 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.24)
146	Wellness Space Design Mental Health and Wellness Spaces Design	0.63 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.24)
147	Digital Installations Design Virtual and Digital Art Installations Design	0.63 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.24)
148	Universal Design Usability and Universal Design	0.42 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Considerably Harder (Δ-1.24)
149	Media Design Entertainment, Content Creation and Streaming Media Design	0.42 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Considerably Harder (Δ-1.24)
150	Public Utility Design Public Utility Products and Services Design	0.42 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Considerably Harder (Δ-1.24)
151	Video Game Design Electronic and Video Game Design	0.42 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Considerably Harder (Δ-1.24)
152	Human Resources Design Human Resources and HR Programs Design	0.42 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Considerably Harder (Δ-1.24)
153	Social Science Design Social and Behavioral Sciences Design	0.42 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Considerably Harder (Δ-1.24)
154	Method Design Design Methods, Techniques and Strategies Design	0.42 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Considerably Harder (Δ-1.24)

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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 2008 to 2025. 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. Design Leaderboards provides a contemporary ranking of designers based on their most recent achievements. Finally you might also want to check Design Insights to discover which country is good at what type of design or explore Brand Design Rankings for World's leading design brands and World University Rankings for top universities that generate good design, art, architecture, innovation and science.

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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

A' Design Awards

A' Design Award & Competition

One of the World’s most influential and highly prestigious design accolades, organized in all creative industries and economic sectors, accepting concept and realized designs from all countries and all entities. The ultimate aim of A’ Design Award is to create a global appreciation and understanding of good design, to push designers worldwide to create superior products, projects and experiences that benefit and advance society.

A' Design Award is Where Good Design is Recognized. Enter your work today to get a complimentary, free of charge, confidential obligation-free preliminary design score.

Free Preliminary Score