INTRODUCTION
COMPETITIONS AND AWARDS
Inclusivity & Universal design is rarely viewed as a creative design starting point for interior Architecture/Design, instead it should be rooted in compliance. Let’s give people equal opportunities and a fair chance to thrive in the built environment.
This is only possible if we consider universal design at the onset of the design process.
PROBLEM: Choose any shared building around your country, city or state e.g conference Centre, museum, auditorium, retail etc. and identify all issues in relation to universal design.
TASK: Propose a concept that promotes universal design Interior Designer, Architects, Companies, & students and any other qualified professionals are cordially invited to take part in the AIDW &A 2023 competition
PROJECT AWARDS
Project awards are awards that recognize excellence and innovation in specific projects or initiatives across various industries and fields. These awards typically celebrate achievements in areas such as architecture, engineering, construction, technology, healthcare, education, and more.
CONCEPT AWARDS
Concept Awards are design awards that recognize and celebrate innovative and creative design concepts that have the potential to make a positive impact on society. These awards are different from traditional design awards, which typically focus on completed projects.
STUDENT COMPETITION
The Africa Interior Design Week also hosts a student competition, providing a platform for students across Africa to showcase their talents and creativity in interior design. The competition is open to students pursuing degrees in interior design, architecture, and related fields.
PEOPLE'S CHOICE AWARD
The People's Choice Awards is a special category of award that allows the public to vote for their favorite interior design projects and designers. This category provides an opportunity for the public to engage with the interior design industry and have a say in recognizing outstanding work in the field.
COMPETITION FORMAT
THE PROCESS
1st May 2023 to 31st July 2023
The first step in the process of participating in the Africa Interior Design Week is to respond to the call for submissions. The call for submissions outlines the categories for each award, the submission guidelines, and the deadlines for each award.
The Africa Interior Design Week periodically issues a call for submissions for its project awards, student competition, and concept awards. The call for submissions invites designers, architects, students, and other industry professionals to submit their work for consideration and recognition at the event.
The call for submissions typically outlines the criteria for entry, the categories for each award, and the submission guidelines and deadlines. It may also include information on the judging process, the award ceremony, and any additional opportunities for participants, such as networking events and exhibitions.
Participating in the call for submissions provides designers and industry professionals with an opportunity to showcase their work, gain exposure and recognition for their contributions to the industry, and potentially attract new clients or collaborators. It also allows them to connect with other professionals in the field and stay up-to-date on the latest trends and innovations in interior design.
For students, participating in the call for submissions can be a valuable learning experience and provide a platform for applying their academic knowledge and skills to real-world challenges. Winning an award can also be a significant achievement, providing recognition and potential opportunities for future education or employment.
1st August 2023 to 31st August 2023
The shortlisting process for the AIDW Awards involves the participation of a country jury, which evaluates entries submitted from their respective countries. The country jury is made up of respected professionals in the interior design industry from each participating country. They carefully review the entries based on the criteria outlined in the call for submissions, and select the best entries to be considered for the final awards.
By involving a country jury in the shortlisting process, the AIDW Awards ensure that the awards represent the best of interior design from each participating country, while also promoting regional diversity and cultural specificity. This process allows for a fair and objective evaluation of entries from each country, and helps to raise the profile of interior design as a profession on the African continent.
1st August 2023 to 31st August 2023
As part of the shortlisting process for the AIDW Awards, the country jury is responsible for selecting the top 3 entries per category from their respective countries. This means that for each awards category, the country jury evaluates all the entries submitted from their country, and selects the three entries that they deem to be the best.
Once the top 3 entries per category have been selected by the country jury, they are then submitted to the overall AIDW Awards jury for further evaluation. The overall jury evaluates the top 3 entries from each country based on the criteria outlined in the call for submissions, and selects the finalists and winners for each category.
By involving the country jury in the shortlisting process, the AIDW Awards ensure that the awards represent the best of interior design from each participating country, while also promoting regional diversity and cultural specificity. This process allows for a fair and objective evaluation of entries from each country, and helps to raise the profile of interior design as a profession on the African continent.
1st August 2023 to 31st August 2023
The continental jury then evaluates the top 3 entries from each country based on the criteria outlined in the call for submissions, and selects the finalists and winners for each category. The continental jury is typically made up of respected professionals in the interior design industry from across the African continent.
By involving both the country and continental juries in the evaluation process, the AIDW Awards ensure that the entries are evaluated fairly and objectively by experts in the field. This process also promotes regional diversity and cultural specificity, while helping to raise the profile of interior design as a profession on the African continent.
education or employment.
29thSeptember 2023
The winners of the AIDW Awards will be announced during the event and will be determined by the continental jury’s evaluation of the entries. The top three entries per category will be recognized as finalists and the winner for each category will be announced during the event.
