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Design Classifications

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Rank Design Category Competitiveness Difficulty
1 Interior Design
Interior Space and Exhibition Design
3,217.86
Extremely Competitive
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Normal (Δ-0.06)
2 Furniture Design
Furniture Design
939.44
Significantly Competitive
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Slightly Harder (Δ-0.10)
3 Architecture Design
Architecture, Building and Structure Design
905.32
Significantly Competitive
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Somewhat Easier (Δ0.36)
4 Packaging Design
Packaging Design
840.96
Significantly Competitive
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Slightly Easier (Δ0.19)
5 Graphic Design
Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design
698.08
Significantly Competitive
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Slightly Harder (Δ-0.12)
6 Jewelry Design
Jewelry, Eyewear and Watch Design
365.81
Considerably Competitive
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Normal (Δ-0.03)
7 Lighting Design
Lighting Products and Lighting Projects Design
345.46
Considerably Competitive
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Normal (Δ0.06)
8 Art Design
Arts, Artwork and Ready-Made Design
208.59
Moderately Competitive
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Normal (Δ-0.08)
9 Consumer Electronics Design
Digital and Electronic Devices Design
204.33
Moderately Competitive
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Somewhat Easier (Δ0.41)
10 Kitchenware Design
Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design
157.61
Moderately Competitive
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Slightly Harder (Δ-0.10)
11 Home Appliance Design
Home Appliances Design
154.70
Moderately Competitive
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Somewhat Easier (Δ0.36)
12 Vehicle Design
Vehicle, Mobility and Transportation Design
115.73
Moderately Competitive
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Somewhat Easier (Δ0.41)
13 Accessory Design
Fashion and Travel Accessories Design
99.45
Somewhat Competitive
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Normal (Δ-0.02)
14 Fashion Design
Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design
99.26
Somewhat Competitive
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Normal (Δ-0.03)
15 Sanitary Ware Design
Bathroom Furniture and Sanitary Ware Design
97.32
Somewhat Competitive
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Somewhat Easier (Δ0.30)
16 Landscape Planning Design
Landscape Planning and Garden Design
95.77
Somewhat Competitive
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Somewhat Easier (Δ0.29)
17 Toy Design
Toy, Games and Hobby Products Design
83.36
Somewhat Competitive
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Normal (Δ-0.01)
18 Photography Design
Photography and Photo Manipulation Design
78.71
Somewhat Competitive
❚❚❚❚❚
Slightly Easier (Δ0.24)
19 Spatial Design
Spatial Design
77.74
Somewhat Competitive
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Slightly Harder (Δ-0.13)
20 Building Components Design
Building Materials and Construction Components Design
75.22
Somewhat Competitive
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Slightly Easier (Δ0.14)
21 Print Design
Print and Published Media Design
75.02
Somewhat Competitive
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Normal (Δ0.04)
22 Web Design
Website and Web Design
74.25
Somewhat Competitive
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Slightly Easier (Δ0.16)
23 Sustainable Product Design
Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design
72.31
Somewhat Competitive
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Normal (Δ-0.06)
24 Advertising Design
Advertising, Marketing and Communication Design
72.12
Somewhat Competitive
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Somewhat Easier (Δ0.34)
25 Baby Products Design
Baby, Kids' and Children's Products Design
71.92
Somewhat Competitive
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Normal (Δ0.05)
26 Medical Product Design
Medical Devices and Medical Equipment Design
70.37
Somewhat Competitive
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Normal (Δ0.04)
27 Mobile Design
Mobile Technologies, Applications and Software Design
69.98
Somewhat Competitive
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Slightly Harder (Δ-0.17)
28 Street Furniture Design
Street Furniture Design
69.40
Somewhat Competitive
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Slightly Easier (Δ0.20)
29 Gift Design
Art Materials, Stationery Supplies and Gift Items Design
68.04
Somewhat Competitive
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Normal (Δ-0.08)
30 Hospitality Design
Hospitality, Recreation, Travel and Tourism Design
66.88
Somewhat Competitive
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Somewhat Easier (Δ0.37)
31 Interface Design
Interface and Interaction Design
63.97
Somewhat Competitive
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Normal (Δ0.09)
32 Social Design
Social Design
57.38
Somewhat Competitive
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Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.27)
33 Event Design
Event and Happening Design
56.03
Somewhat Competitive
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Slightly Easier (Δ0.24)
34 Movie Design
Movie, Video and Animation Design
54.47
Somewhat Competitive
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Slightly Easier (Δ0.23)
35 Graphics Design
Graphics Design
47.88
Slightly Competitive
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Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.33)
36 Sports Equipment Design
Sports, Entertainment and Recreation Equipment Design
44.01
Slightly Competitive
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Slightly Easier (Δ0.18)
37 3D Printing Design
3D Printed Forms and Products Design
42.65
Slightly Competitive
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Slightly Easier (Δ0.25)
38 Industrial Design
Industrial Design
40.32
Slightly Competitive
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Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.45)
39 Yacht Design
Yacht and Marine Vessels Design
39.93
Slightly Competitive
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Normal (Δ-0.04)
40 Textile Design
Textile, Fabric, Textures, Patterns and Cloth Design
37.80
Slightly Competitive
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Normal (Δ0.00)
41 Care Design
Differently Abled and Seniors' Assistance Design
37.03
Slightly Competitive
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Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.48)
42 Security Products Design
Security, Safety and Surveillance Products Design
35.09
Slightly Competitive
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Slightly Easier (Δ0.13)
43 Culinary Art Design
Food, Beverage and Culinary Arts Design
34.89
Slightly Competitive
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Moderately Easier (Δ0.97)
44 Pet Supply Design
Pet Supplies and Products for Animals Design
33.73
Slightly Competitive
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Normal (Δ0.06)
45 Luxury Design
Luxury Design
32.96
Slightly Competitive
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Somewhat Easier (Δ0.28)
46 Cosmetic Product Design
Beauty, Personal Care and Cosmetic Products Design
32.18
Slightly Competitive
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Slightly Harder (Δ-0.10)
47 Engineering Design
Engineering and Technical Design
31.79
Slightly Competitive
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Somewhat Easier (Δ0.39)
48 Cultural Heritage Design
Cultural Heritage and Culture Industry Design
31.60
Slightly Competitive
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Slightly Easier (Δ0.20)
49 Footwear Design
Footwear, Shoes and Boots Design
28.69
Slightly Competitive
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Somewhat Easier (Δ0.37)
50 Urban Planning Design
Urban Planning and Urban Design
27.33
Slightly Competitive
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Slightly Easier (Δ0.11)
51 Idea Design
Idea Design
26.56
Slightly Competitive
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Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.44)
52 Futuristic Design
Futuristic Design
25.40
Slightly Competitive
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Slightly Harder (Δ-0.14)
53 Limited Edition Design
Limited Edition and Custom Design
23.26
Normal
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Normal (Δ-0.09)
54 Computer Graphics Design
Computer Graphics and 3D Model Design
22.88
Normal
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Moderately Easier (Δ0.51)
55 Education Design
Education, Teaching Aid and Training Content Design
22.29
Normal
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Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.39)
56 Real Estate Design
Construction and Real Estate Projects Design
22.10
Normal
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Slightly Easier (Δ0.14)
57 Protective Equipment Design
Safety Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment Design
21.91
Normal
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Slightly Harder (Δ-0.19)
58 Robotics Design
Robotics, Automaton and Automation Design
20.74
Normal
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Somewhat Easier (Δ0.27)
59 Hardware Design
Hardware, Power and Hand Tools Design
17.45
Normal
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Normal (Δ-0.09)
60 Generative Design
Generative, Algorithmic and Parametric Design
16.87
Normal
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Somewhat Easier (Δ0.36)
61 Energy Design
Energy Products, Projects and Devices Design
16.28
Normal
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Normal (Δ-0.06)
62 Furniture Accessory Design
Furniture Accessories, Hardware and Materials Design
15.90
Normal
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Slightly Harder (Δ-0.14)
63 Machinery Design
Prosumer Products, Tools, and Machinery Design
15.51
Normal
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Slightly Easier (Δ0.22)
64 Performing Art Design
Performing Arts, Style and Scenery Design
15.51
Normal
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Normal (Δ0.06)
65 Service Design
Meta, Strategic and Service Design
14.73
Less Competitive
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Normal (Δ0.03)
66 Musical Instrument Design
Musical Instruments Design
14.35
Less Competitive
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Slightly Easier (Δ0.10)
67 Wearable Technology Design
Wearable Technologies Design
14.35
Less Competitive
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Normal (Δ-0.06)
68 Audio Products Design
Audio and Sound Equipment Design
13.76
Less Competitive
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Normal (Δ-0.04)
69 Design Quality Design
Design Quality and Innovation
10.47
Less Competitive
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Moderately Easier (Δ0.73)
70 Office Furniture Design
Office Furniture Design
10.08
Less Competitive
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Normal (Δ0.05)
71 Adult Product Design
Adult Toys and Products Design
9.31
Moderately Less Competitive
❚❚❚
Moderately Easier (Δ0.94)
72 Volunteerism Design
Public Awareness, Volunteerism, and Society Design
9.11
Moderately Less Competitive
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Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.48)
73 Agriculture Design
Agricultural Tools, Equipment and Machinery Design
7.75
Moderately Less Competitive
❚❚❚❚❚
Slightly Easier (Δ0.22)
74 Accolade Design
Awards, Prize and Competitions Design
7.56
Moderately Less Competitive
❚❚❚❚
Somewhat Easier (Δ0.48)
75 Cybernetics Design
Cybernetics, Prosthesis and Implant Design
7.56
Moderately Less Competitive
❚❚❚❚
Somewhat Easier (Δ0.48)
76 HVAC Design
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Products Design
7.37
Moderately Less Competitive
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚
Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.50)
77 Scientific Instrument Design
Scientific Instruments and Research Equipment Design
6.98
Moderately Less Competitive
❚❚
Considerably Easier (Δ1.08)
78 Information Technologies Design
Information Technologies Design
6.79
Moderately Less Competitive
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Normal (Δ0.08)
79 Disposable Product Design
Disposable and Single-Use Product Design
6.20
Moderately Less Competitive
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Slightly Easier (Δ0.14)
80 Media Design
Digital and Broadcasting Media Design
6.20
Moderately Less Competitive
❚❚❚
Moderately Easier (Δ0.58)
81 Interaction Design
Interaction Design
5.82
Moderately Less Competitive
❚❚❚❚❚❚
Normal (Δ-0.09)
82 Outdoor Furniture Design
Garden and Outdoor Furniture Design
5.82
Moderately Less Competitive
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚
Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.42)
83 Camping Gear Design
Outdoor Gear and Camping Equipment Design
5.82
Moderately Less Competitive
❚❚❚❚
Somewhat Easier (Δ0.33)
84 Manufacturing Design
Manufacturing and Processing Machinery Design
5.62
Moderately Less Competitive
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Slightly Harder (Δ-0.20)
85 Aircraft Design
Aerospace and Aircraft Design
5.04
Moderately Less Competitive
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Slightly Harder (Δ-0.17)
86 Car Design
Car and Land Based Motor Vehicles Design
4.85
Significantly Less Competitive
❚❚❚❚❚
Slightly Easier (Δ0.15)
87 Music Design
Music, Audio and Sound Design
4.46
Significantly Less Competitive
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚
Slightly Harder (Δ-0.13)
88 Heavy Machinery Design
Heavy Machinery Design
3.88
Significantly Less Competitive
❚❚❚❚❚❚
Normal (Δ-0.09)
89 Vehicle Accessory Design
Vehicle Parts, Auto Accessories and Care Products Design
3.88
Significantly Less Competitive
❚❚❚❚❚❚
Normal (Δ-0.09)
90 Recycle Design
Recycle, Reuse, Repurpose, Restore, Repair and Upcycle Design
3.68
Significantly Less Competitive
❚❚❚❚
Somewhat Easier (Δ0.38)
91 Photography Equipment Design
Camera and Photography Equipment Design
3.68
Significantly Less Competitive
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚
Slightly Harder (Δ-0.25)
92 Multidisciplinary Design
Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary Design
3.68
Significantly Less Competitive
❚❚
Considerably Easier (Δ1.33)
93 Trade Design
Wholesale, Retail Trade, Commerce and E-Commerce Design
3.49
Significantly Less Competitive
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚
Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.42)
94 Infrastructure Design
Engineering, Construction and Infrastructure Design
3.49
Significantly Less Competitive
❚❚❚❚❚
Slightly Easier (Δ0.18)
95 Computer Design
Computers and Peripheral Devices Design
3.10
Significantly Less Competitive
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚
Slightly Harder (Δ-0.22)
96 Kitchen Furniture Design
Kitchen Furniture, Equipment and Fixtures Design
3.10
Significantly Less Competitive
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚
Moderately Harder (Δ-0.75)
97 Hospitality Products Design
Hospitality, Restaurant and Catering Products Design
2.52
Significantly Less Competitive
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚
Slightly Harder (Δ-0.17)
98 Office Appliance Design
Office and Business Appliances Design
2.52
Significantly Less Competitive
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚
Slightly Harder (Δ-0.17)
99 Excellence Design
Excellence in Design
2.13
Significantly Less Competitive
❚❚❚❚❚
Slightly Easier (Δ0.25)
100 Video Products Design
Video and Broadcasting Equipment Design
1.55
Significantly Less Competitive
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚
Moderately Harder (Δ-0.75)
101 Strategic Design
Strategic Design
1.16
Significantly Less Competitive
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚
Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.42)
102 Unexpected Design
Unexpected Design
0.97
Significantly Less Competitive
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚
Moderately Harder (Δ-0.92)
103 Design Research Design
Advanced Design and Design Research
0.97
Significantly Less Competitive
❚❚
Considerably Easier (Δ1.58)
104 Young Design
Young Design
0.78
Significantly Less Competitive
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚
Considerably Harder (Δ-1.42)
105 Industrial Equipment Design
Industrial Equipment and Heavy-duty Appliances Design
0.58
Significantly Less Competitive
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚
Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.42)
106 Universal Design
Ease of Use and Universal Design
0.39
Significantly Less Competitive
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚
Considerably Harder (Δ-1.42)
107 Public Utility Design
Public Utility Products and Services Design
0.39
Significantly Less Competitive
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚
Considerably Harder (Δ-1.42)
108 Media Design
Entertainment, Content Creation and Streaming Media Design
0.39
Significantly Less Competitive
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Considerably Harder (Δ-1.42)
109 Legwear Design
Legwear, Pantyhose and Hosiery Design
0.39
Significantly Less Competitive
❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚
Considerably Harder (Δ-1.42)

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