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	4,421.42 Extremely Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.09)
2	Architecture Design Architecture, Building and Structure Design	1,314.60 Extremely Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.49)
3	Packaging Design Packaging Design	1,289.92 Extremely Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.27)
4	Furniture Design Furniture Design	1,238.32 Extremely Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.05)
5	Graphic Design Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design	987.89 Significantly Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.02)
6	Jewelry Design Jewelry Design	477.22 Considerably Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.11)
7	Lighting Design Lighting Products and Fixtures Design	445.00 Considerably Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.17)
8	Fine Art Design Fine Arts and Art Installation Design	274.30 Considerably Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.08)
9	Spatial Design Spatial Design	259.82 Considerably Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.41)
10	Consumer Electronics Design Digital and Electronic Device Design	238.20 Moderately Competitive	❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.56)
11	Home Appliance Design Home Appliances Design	229.23 Moderately Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.45)
12	Kitchenware Design Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design	228.62 Moderately Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.10)
13	Industrial Design Industrial Design	161.93 Moderately Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.48)
14	Vehicle Design Vehicle, Mobility and Transportation Design	138.48 Moderately Competitive	❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.51)
15	Fashion Design Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design	132.36 Moderately Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.02)
16	Accessory Design Fashion and Travel Accessories Design	132.15 Moderately Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.12)
17	Mobile Design Mobile Technologies, Applications and Software Design	127.46 Moderately Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.16)
18	Landscape Design Design Landscape Planning and Garden Design	125.83 Moderately Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.35)
19	Interface Design Interface, Interaction and User Experience Design	124.40 Moderately Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.11)
20	Sanitary Ware Design Bathroom Furniture and Sanitary Ware Design	122.98 Moderately Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.31)
21	Advertising Design Advertising, Marketing and Communication Design	121.14 Moderately Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.32)
22	Toy Design Toys, Games and Hobby Products Design	119.10 Moderately Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.06)
23	Baby Products Design Baby, Kids' and Children's Products Design	111.15 Moderately Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.15)
24	Sustainable Product Design Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design	105.23 Moderately Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.03)
25	Graphics Design Graphics Design	102.17 Moderately Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.38)
26	Print Design Print and Published Media Design	100.95 Moderately Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.06)
27	Web Design Website and Web Design	100.54 Moderately Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.23)
28	Building Components Design Building Materials and Construction Components Design	94.22 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.26)
29	Photography Design Photography and Photo Manipulation Design	94.22 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.37)
30	Hospitality Design Hospitality, Recreation, Travel and Tourism Design	90.75 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.56)
31	Medical Product Design Medical Devices and Medical Equipment Design	90.35 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.22)
32	Event Design Event and Happening Design	86.27 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.38)
33	Street Furniture Design Street Furniture Design	83.00 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.36)
34	Social Design Social Design	80.35 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.11)
35	Movie Design Movie, Video and Animation Design	75.25 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.45)
36	Art Supplies Design Art and Stationery Supplies Design	68.12 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.24)
37	Sporting Goods Design Sporting Goods, Fitness and Recreation Equipment Design	62.41 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.32)
38	Pet Care Design Pet Care, Toys, Supplies and Products for Animals Design	61.39 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.14)
39	Cultural Heritage Design Cultural Heritage and Culture Industry Design	59.35 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.35)
40	Yacht Design Yacht and Marine Vessels Design	57.92 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.14)
41	3D Printing Design 3D Printed Forms and Products Design	55.27 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.28)
42	Cosmetic Product Design Beauty, Personal Care and Cosmetic Products Design	53.64 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.11)
43	Robotics Design Robotics, Automaton and Automation Design	51.19 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.40)
44	Textile Design Textile, Fabric, Textures, Patterns and Cloth Design	50.99 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.09)
45	Real Estate Design Construction and Real Estate Projects Design	50.37 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.50)
46	Care Design Accessibility, Assistive Technologies, and Inclusive Design	45.89 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.43)
47	Engineering Design Product Engineering and Technical Design	44.46 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.45)
48	Security Products Design Security, Safety and Surveillance Products Design	44.46 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.28)
49	Computer Graphics Design Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Texturing, and Rendering Design	44.26 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.57)
50	Audio Products Design Audio and Sound Equipment Design	44.05 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.14)
51	Urban Planning Design Urban Planning and Urban Design	43.24 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.18)
52	Culinary Art Design Food, Beverage and Culinary Arts Design	42.42 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ1.00)
53	Education Design Education, Teaching Aid and Training Content Design	42.01 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.25)
54	Generative Design Generative, Algorithmic, Parametric and AI-Assisted Design	41.81 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.01)
55	Footwear Design Footwear, Shoes and Boots Design	40.79 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.68)
56	Energy Design Energy Products, Projects and Devices Design	40.58 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.45)
57	Luxury Design Luxury Design	40.18 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.48)
58	Futuristic Design Futuristic Design	37.12 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.10)
59	Idea Design Idea and Conceptual Design	36.30 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.37)
60	Performing Arts Design Performing Arts, Stage, Style and Scenery Design	33.24 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.55)
61	Limited Edition Design Limited Edition and Custom Design	31.41 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.10)
62	Avant-Garde Design Design Functional Art, Avant-Garde and Expressional Objects Design	29.16 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Moderately Harder (Δ-0.73)
63	Protective Equipment Design Safety Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment Design	28.55 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.09)
64	Office Furniture Design Office Furniture Design	26.31 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.25)
65	Homeware Design Homeware Design	25.08 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.38)
66	Trade Show Design Trade Show Architecture, Interiors, and Exhibit Design	25.08 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.38)
67	Furniture Accessory Design Furniture Accessories, Hardware and Materials Design	24.68 Normal	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.06)
68	Equipment Design Prosumer Products and Workshop Equipment Design	23.66 Normal	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.50)
69	Wearable Technology Design Wearable Technologies Design	23.66 Normal	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.17)
70	HVAC Design Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Products Design	22.43 Normal	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.31)
71	Car Design Car and Land Based Motor Vehicles Design	21.62 Normal	❚❚ Considerably Easier (Δ1.37)
72	Service Design Meta, Strategic and Service Design	21.62 Normal	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.18)
73	Interaction Design Interaction Design	20.60 Normal	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Moderately Harder (Δ-0.51)
74	Musical Instrument Design Musical Instruments Design	19.37 Normal	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.28)
75	Giftware Design Giftware Design	19.17 Normal	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.39)
76	Camping Gear Design Outdoor Gear and Camping Equipment Design	18.97 Normal	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.34)
77	Hardware Design Hardware, Power and Hand Tools Design	18.76 Normal	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.05)
78	Vehicle Accessory Design Vehicle Parts, Auto Accessories and Care Products Design	18.56 Normal	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.13)
79	Artisan Design Handmade, Crafts and Artisan Design	16.52 Normal	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Moderately Harder (Δ-0.71)
80	Design Quality Design Design Quality and Innovation	16.32 Normal	❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.76)
81	Kitchen Furniture Design Kitchen Furniture, Equipment and Fixtures Design	15.70 Normal	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.26)
82	Adult Product Design Adult Toys and Products Design	14.89 Less Competitive	❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.82)
83	Computer Design Computers and Peripheral Devices Design	14.07 Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.21)
84	Installation Design Installation Design	14.07 Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.39)
85	Aircraft Design Aerospace and Aircraft Design	12.44 Less Competitive	❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.83)
86	Accolade Design Awards, Prize and Competitions Design	12.24 Less Competitive	❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.76)
87	Outdoor Furniture Design Garden and Outdoor Furniture Design	11.83 Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.19)
88	Digital Product Design Digital Product Design	11.62 Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.39)
89	Agricultural Equipment Design Agricultural Tools, Farming Equipment and Machinery Design	11.01 Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.36)
90	Lighting Projects Design Lighting Projects and Light Art Design	10.81 Less Competitive	❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.55)
91	Strategic Design Strategic Design	10.60 Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.50)
92	Information Technologies Design Information Technologies Design	10.40 Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.16)
93	Scooter Design Scooter Design	9.99 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.84)
94	Scientific Instrument Design Scientific Instruments and Research Equipment Design	9.99 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚ Considerably Easier (Δ1.21)
95	Recycle Design Recycle, Reuse, Repurpose, Restore, Repair and Upcycle Design	9.79 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.24)
96	Design Research Design Advanced Design and Design Research	9.59 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.30)
97	Cybernetics Design Cybernetics, Prosthesis and Implant Design	9.38 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.59)
98	Watch Design Watch Design	9.38 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.30)
99	Volunteerism Design Public Awareness, Volunteerism, and Society Design	9.18 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.24)
100	Bedding Design Bedding Design	8.57 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.01)
101	Photography Equipment Design Camera and Photography Equipment Design	7.95 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.24)
102	Media Design Digital and Broadcasting Media Design	7.75 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.56)
103	Single-Use Product Design Disposable and Single-Use Product Design	7.75 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.21)
104	Excellence Design Excellence in Design	7.75 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.98)
105	Software Design Software Design	7.34 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.47)
106	Machinery Design Manufacturing and Processing Machinery Design	7.14 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.06)
107	Preventive Care Design Wellness, Health Promotion, and Preventive Care Design	6.73 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Moderately Harder (Δ-0.70)
108	Infrastructure Design Engineering, Construction and Infrastructure Design	6.53 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.32)
109	Smart Living Design Smart Living and Home Automation Design	6.53 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.76)
110	Multidisciplinary Design Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary Design	6.32 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.64)
111	Heavy Machinery Design Heavy Machinery Design	6.32 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.20)
112	Information Processing Design Information Processing Tools Design	6.12 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Moderately Harder (Δ-0.51)
113	Bicycle Design Bicycle Design	6.12 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.51)
114	Digital Art Design Digital Art	5.30 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Moderately Harder (Δ-0.88)
115	Hospitality Products Design Hospitality, Restaurant and Catering Products Design	5.30 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.01)
116	Costume Design Design Costume and Heritage Wear Design	5.30 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.01)
117	Human-Centered Design Human-Centered, Inclusive, and Accessible Design	5.10 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Moderately Harder (Δ-0.97)
118	Wellness Products Design Mental Health and Wellness Products Design	5.10 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Moderately Harder (Δ-0.97)
119	Architectural Lighting Design Architectural Lighting	5.10 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.93)
120	Circular Economy Design Circular Economy and Waste Reduction Design	4.89 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Moderately Harder (Δ-0.84)
121	Trade Design Wholesale, Retail Trade, Commerce and E-Commerce Design	4.69 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.36)
122	Music Design Music, Audio and Sound Design	4.49 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.43)
123	Motorcycle Design Motorcycle Design	4.49 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.43)
124	Playground Design Playground Equipment, Play Structures and Public Park Design	4.28 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.24)
125	Office Appliance Design Office and Business Appliances Design	4.08 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.09)
126	Early Concept Design Vision Stage, Prototype Phase and Conceptual Design	3.87 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Moderately Harder (Δ-0.86)
127	Eyewear Design Eyewear Design	3.67 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Moderately Harder (Δ-0.67)
128	Underwear Design Underwear, Underclothing and Undergarments Design	3.67 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚ Considerably Easier (Δ1.26)
129	Emergency Response Design Emergency Response, Disaster Preparedness and Relief Design	3.47 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Moderately Harder (Δ-0.81)
130	Commercial Appliance Design Commercial Appliance Design	3.26 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.04)
131	Video Products Design Video and Broadcasting Equipment Design	3.06 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.24)
132	Young Design Young Design	3.06 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Considerably Harder (Δ-1.10)
133	Biomaterial Design Biomaterials, Ecological and Sustainable Materials	2.86 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.44)
134	Financial Instrument Design Banking and Finance Instruments Design	2.86 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚ Considerably Easier (Δ1.43)
135	Unexpected Design Unexpected Design	2.65 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Moderately Harder (Δ-0.64)
136	Digital Installations Design Virtual and Digital Art Installations Design	2.04 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Moderately Harder (Δ-0.74)
137	Brand Identity Design Brand Identity and Communication System Design	2.04 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Moderately Harder (Δ-0.74)
138	Communication Equipment Design Communication Equipment, Devices and Apparatus Design	1.84 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.24)
139	Legwear Design Legwear, Pantyhose and Hosiery Design	1.43 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Moderately Harder (Δ-0.91)
140	Mindfulness Products Design Mindfulness and Meditation Products Design	1.43 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Moderately Harder (Δ-0.91)
141	Ecological Design Design Environmental and Ecological Design	1.43 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Moderately Harder (Δ-0.91)
142	Virtual Reality Design Virtual, Mixed and Augmented Reality Design	1.43 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Moderately Harder (Δ-0.91)
143	Wellness Space Design Mental Health and Wellness Spaces Design	1.43 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.26)
144	Media Design Entertainment, Content Creation and Streaming Media Design	1.22 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.24)
145	Compostable Product Design Biodegradable and Compostable Product Design	1.22 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Considerably Harder (Δ-1.24)
146	Sustainable Business Design Sustainable Business, Social Entrepreneurship and Altruistic Design	1.22 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Considerably Harder (Δ-1.24)
147	Agriculture Projects Design Agriculture, Horticulture and Fisheries Design	1.22 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Considerably Harder (Δ-1.24)
148	Biomimicry Design Bio-inspired and Biomimicry Design	1.02 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Moderately Harder (Δ-0.74)
149	Regenerative Design Design Circular Economy and Regenerative Design	1.02 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚ Considerably Easier (Δ1.76)
150	Repair and Restoration Design Repair, Restoration and Maintenance Products Design	1.02 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚ Considerably Easier (Δ1.76)
151	Climate Resilient Design Climate Resilient, Adaptive, and Mitigative Design	0.82 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Considerably Harder (Δ-1.24)
152	Education Technology Design Education Technology and E-Learning Design	0.61 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.24)
153	Chemical Product Design Chemical Products and Consumables Design	0.61 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.24)
154	Universal Design Usability and Universal Design	0.41 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Considerably Harder (Δ-1.24)
155	Public Utility Design Public Utility Products and Services Design	0.41 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Considerably Harder (Δ-1.24)
156	Video Game Design Electronic and Video Game Design	0.41 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Considerably Harder (Δ-1.24)
157	Human Resources Design Human Resources and HR Programs Design	0.41 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Considerably Harder (Δ-1.24)
158	Social Science Design Social and Behavioral Sciences Design	0.41 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Considerably Harder (Δ-1.24)
159	Method Design Design Methods, Techniques and Strategies Design	0.41 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Considerably Harder (Δ-1.24)
160	Affordable Design Design Affordable, Accessible, and Economic Design	0.41 Significantly Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Considerably Harder (Δ-1.24)

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DAC - Design Classifications

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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 2008 to 2026. 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.

Designers.Org presents you with the original, creative, inspirational, amazing and leading design work in all design fields as well as arts, architecture, engineering, technology and innovation. Head to Designers.Org to discover and enjoy good design now.

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