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	3,217.86 Extremely Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.06)
2	Furniture Design Furniture Design	939.44 Significantly Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.10)
3	Architecture Design Architecture, Building and Structure Design	905.32 Significantly Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.36)
4	Packaging Design Packaging Design	840.96 Significantly Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.19)
5	Graphic Design Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design	698.08 Significantly Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.12)
6	Jewelry Design Jewelry, Eyewear and Watch Design	365.81 Considerably Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.03)
7	Lighting Design Lighting Products and Lighting Projects Design	345.46 Considerably Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.06)
8	Art Design Arts, Artwork and Ready-Made Design	208.59 Moderately Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.08)
9	Consumer Electronics Design Digital and Electronic Devices Design	204.33 Moderately Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.41)
10	Kitchenware Design Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design	157.61 Moderately Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.10)
11	Home Appliance Design Home Appliances Design	154.70 Moderately Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.36)
12	Vehicle Design Vehicle, Mobility and Transportation Design	115.73 Moderately Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.41)
13	Accessory Design Fashion and Travel Accessories Design	99.45 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.02)
14	Fashion Design Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design	99.26 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.03)
15	Sanitary Ware Design Bathroom Furniture and Sanitary Ware Design	97.32 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.30)
16	Landscape Planning Design Landscape Planning and Garden Design	95.77 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.29)
17	Toy Design Toy, Games and Hobby Products Design	83.36 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ 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	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.13)
20	Building Components Design Building Materials and Construction Components Design	75.22 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.14)
21	Print Design Print and Published Media Design	75.02 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.04)
22	Web Design Website and Web Design	74.25 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.16)
23	Sustainable Product Design Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design	72.31 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.06)
24	Advertising Design Advertising, Marketing and Communication Design	72.12 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.34)
25	Baby Products Design Baby, Kids' and Children's Products Design	71.92 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.05)
26	Medical Product Design Medical Devices and Medical Equipment Design	70.37 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.04)
27	Mobile Design Mobile Technologies, Applications and Software Design	69.98 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.17)
28	Street Furniture Design Street Furniture Design	69.40 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.20)
29	Gift Design Art Materials, Stationery Supplies and Gift Items Design	68.04 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.08)
30	Hospitality Design Hospitality, Recreation, Travel and Tourism Design	66.88 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.37)
31	Interface Design Interface and Interaction Design	63.97 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.09)
32	Social Design Social Design	57.38 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.27)
33	Event Design Event and Happening Design	56.03 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.24)
34	Movie Design Movie, Video and Animation Design	54.47 Somewhat Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.23)
35	Graphics Design Graphics Design	47.88 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.33)
36	Sports Equipment Design Sports, Entertainment and Recreation Equipment Design	44.01 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.18)
37	3D Printing Design 3D Printed Forms and Products Design	42.65 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.25)
38	Industrial Design Industrial Design	40.32 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.45)
39	Yacht Design Yacht and Marine Vessels Design	39.93 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.04)
40	Textile Design Textile, Fabric, Textures, Patterns and Cloth Design	37.80 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.00)
41	Care Design Differently Abled and Seniors' Assistance Design	37.03 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.48)
42	Security Products Design Security, Safety and Surveillance Products Design	35.09 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.13)
43	Culinary Art Design Food, Beverage and Culinary Arts Design	34.89 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.97)
44	Pet Supply Design Pet Supplies and Products for Animals Design	33.73 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.06)
45	Luxury Design Luxury Design	32.96 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.28)
46	Cosmetic Product Design Beauty, Personal Care and Cosmetic Products Design	32.18 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.10)
47	Engineering Design Engineering and Technical Design	31.79 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.39)
48	Cultural Heritage Design Cultural Heritage and Culture Industry Design	31.60 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.20)
49	Footwear Design Footwear, Shoes and Boots Design	28.69 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.37)
50	Urban Planning Design Urban Planning and Urban Design	27.33 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.11)
51	Idea Design Idea Design	26.56 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.44)
52	Futuristic Design Futuristic Design	25.40 Slightly Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.14)
53	Limited Edition Design Limited Edition and Custom Design	23.26 Normal	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.09)
54	Computer Graphics Design Computer Graphics and 3D Model Design	22.88 Normal	❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.51)
55	Education Design Education, Teaching Aid and Training Content Design	22.29 Normal	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Harder (Δ-0.39)
56	Real Estate Design Construction and Real Estate Projects Design	22.10 Normal	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.14)
57	Protective Equipment Design Safety Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment Design	21.91 Normal	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.19)
58	Robotics Design Robotics, Automaton and Automation Design	20.74 Normal	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.27)
59	Hardware Design Hardware, Power and Hand Tools Design	17.45 Normal	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.09)
60	Generative Design Generative, Algorithmic and Parametric Design	16.87 Normal	❚❚❚❚ Somewhat Easier (Δ0.36)
61	Energy Design Energy Products, Projects and Devices Design	16.28 Normal	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.06)
62	Furniture Accessory Design Furniture Accessories, Hardware and Materials Design	15.90 Normal	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.14)
63	Machinery Design Prosumer Products, Tools, and Machinery Design	15.51 Normal	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.22)
64	Performing Art Design Performing Arts, Style and Scenery Design	15.51 Normal	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.06)
65	Service Design Meta, Strategic and Service Design	14.73 Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.03)
66	Musical Instrument Design Musical Instruments Design	14.35 Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Easier (Δ0.10)
67	Wearable Technology Design Wearable Technologies Design	14.35 Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.06)
68	Audio Products Design Audio and Sound Equipment Design	13.76 Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ-0.04)
69	Design Quality Design Design Quality and Innovation	10.47 Less Competitive	❚❚❚ Moderately Easier (Δ0.73)
70	Office Furniture Design Office Furniture Design	10.08 Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚ 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	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ 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	❚❚❚❚❚❚ Normal (Δ0.08)
79	Disposable Product Design Disposable and Single-Use Product Design	6.20 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚ 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	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ Slightly Harder (Δ-0.20)
85	Aircraft Design Aerospace and Aircraft Design	5.04 Moderately Less Competitive	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ 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	❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚❚ 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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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 2023. Rankings cover over 100+ different design industries.
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