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This page displays a list of design award categories, and their respective difficulity and competitiveness. A better representation of the design classifications are available at designclassifications.com

Rank	Design Category	Competitiveness	Difficulty
1	Interior Space and Exhibition Design Extremely Competitive and Normal Difficulity	4,406.33	0.08
2	Architecture, Building and Structure Design Extremely Competitive and Somewhat Easier	1,285.79	0.50
3	Packaging Design Extremely Competitive and Somewhat Easier	1,264.89	0.28
4	Furniture Design Extremely Competitive and Normal Difficulity	1,223.74	0.04
5	Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Significantly Competitive and Normal Difficulity	975.98	-0.01
6	Jewelry Design Considerably Competitive and Slightly Easier	479.59	0.11
7	Lighting Products and Fixtures Design Considerably Competitive and Slightly Easier	446.41	0.18
8	Fine Arts and Art Installation Design Considerably Competitive and Normal Difficulity	277.28	0.08
9	Digital and Electronic Device Design Moderately Competitive and Moderately Easier	240.44	0.56
10	Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design Moderately Competitive and Slightly Easier	221.70	0.10
11	Home Appliances Design Moderately Competitive and Somewhat Easier	215.23	0.45
12	Spatial Design Moderately Competitive and Somewhat Harder	180.33	-0.38
13	Vehicle, Mobility and Transportation Design Moderately Competitive and Moderately Easier	136.81	0.51
14	Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design Moderately Competitive and Normal Difficulity	131.85	0.06
15	Landscape Planning and Garden Design Moderately Competitive and Somewhat Easier	128.19	0.38
16	Bathroom Furniture and Sanitary Ware Design Moderately Competitive and Somewhat Easier	126.25	0.30
17	Fashion and Travel Accessories Design Moderately Competitive and Normal Difficulity	124.10	0.08
18	Unlicensed Design Moderately Competitive and Slightly Easier	124.10	0.24
19	Interface, Interaction and User Experience Design Moderately Competitive and Slightly Easier	121.08	0.14
20	Mobile Technologies, Applications and Software Design Moderately Competitive and Slightly Harder	119.14	-0.18
21	Toys, Games and Hobby Products Design Moderately Competitive and Normal Difficulity	112.03	0.04
22	Industrial Design Moderately Competitive and Somewhat Harder	111.17	-0.48
23	Baby, Kids' and Children's Products Design Moderately Competitive and Slightly Easier	110.96	0.16
24	Advertising, Marketing and Communication Design Moderately Competitive and Somewhat Easier	109.23	0.37
25	Website and Web Design Moderately Competitive and Slightly Easier	103.20	0.22
26	Print and Published Media Design Moderately Competitive and Normal Difficulity	102.55	0.08
27	Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design Moderately Competitive and Normal Difficulity	101.26	0.04
28	Photography and Photo Manipulation Design Somewhat Competitive and Somewhat Easier	96.74	0.37
29	Building Materials and Construction Components Design Somewhat Competitive and Somewhat Easier	93.72	0.26
30	Medical Devices and Medical Equipment Design Somewhat Competitive and Slightly Easier	91.35	0.20
31	Graphics Design Somewhat Competitive and Somewhat Harder	86.39	-0.37
32	Hospitality, Recreation, Travel and Tourism Design Somewhat Competitive and Moderately Easier	84.46	0.59
33	Social Design Somewhat Competitive and Slightly Harder	81.01	-0.12
34	Event and Happening Design Somewhat Competitive and Somewhat Easier	80.79	0.36
35	Street Furniture Design Somewhat Competitive and Somewhat Easier	80.58	0.38
36	Movie, Video and Animation Design Somewhat Competitive and Somewhat Easier	73.04	0.43
37	Art and Stationery Supplies Design Somewhat Competitive and Slightly Easier	70.45	0.23
38	Sporting Goods, Fitness and Recreation Equipment Design Somewhat Competitive and Somewhat Easier	60.54	0.31
39	Pet Care, Toys, Supplies and Products for Animals Design Somewhat Competitive and Slightly Easier	59.46	0.12
40	Yacht and Marine Vessels Design Somewhat Competitive and Slightly Easier	54.94	0.15
41	Concealed, Hidden and Secret Design Somewhat Competitive and Normal Difficulity	54.94	0.06
42	3D Printed Forms and Products Design Somewhat Competitive and Somewhat Easier	54.29	0.35
43	Beauty, Personal Care and Cosmetic Products Design Somewhat Competitive and Slightly Harder	53.00	-0.10
44	Cultural Heritage and Culture Industry Design Somewhat Competitive and Somewhat Easier	52.57	0.34
45	Textile, Fabric, Textures, Patterns and Cloth Design Slightly Competitive and Slightly Easier	48.91	0.14
46	Security, Safety and Surveillance Products Design Slightly Competitive and Slightly Easier	45.89	0.24
47	Accessibility, Assistive Technologies, and Inclusive Design Slightly Competitive and Somewhat Harder	45.89	-0.41
48	Product Engineering and Technical Design Slightly Competitive and Somewhat Easier	43.74	0.38
49	Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Texturing, and Rendering Design Slightly Competitive and Moderately Easier	43.74	0.58
50	Food, Beverage and Culinary Arts Design Slightly Competitive and Considerably Easier	42.23	1.01
51	Footwear, Shoes and Boots Design Slightly Competitive and Moderately Easier	42.23	0.67
52	Urban Planning and Urban Design Slightly Competitive and Slightly Easier	42.01	0.17
53	Audio and Sound Equipment Design Slightly Competitive and Slightly Easier	42.01	0.11
54	Luxury Design Slightly Competitive and Somewhat Easier	41.80	0.48
55	Robotics, Automaton and Automation Design Slightly Competitive and Somewhat Easier	40.72	0.32
56	Generative, Algorithmic, Parametric and AI-Assisted Design Slightly Competitive and Normal Difficulity	40.07	0.07
57	Education, Teaching Aid and Training Content Design Slightly Competitive and Slightly Harder	39.86	-0.22
58	Construction and Real Estate Projects Design Slightly Competitive and Somewhat Easier	39.86	0.45
59	Energy Products, Projects and Devices Design Slightly Competitive and Somewhat Easier	38.57	0.40
60	Idea and Conceptual Design Slightly Competitive and Somewhat Harder	37.70	-0.38
61	Futuristic Design Slightly Competitive and Slightly Harder	36.63	-0.16
62	Limited Edition and Custom Design Slightly Competitive and Slightly Harder	30.16	-0.14
63	Office Furniture Design Slightly Competitive and Somewhat Easier	25.85	0.28
64	Safety Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment Design Slightly Competitive and Normal Difficulity	25.42	-0.06
65	Performing Arts, Stage, Style and Scenery Design Slightly Competitive and Somewhat Easier	25.21	0.41
66	Prosumer Products and Workshop Equipment Design Normal Competition and Somewhat Easier	23.27	0.47
67	Wearable Technologies Design Normal Competition and Normal Difficulity	23.05	0.09
68	Functional Art, Avant-Garde and Expressional Objects Design Normal Competition and Moderately Harder	22.19	-0.74
69	Furniture Accessories, Hardware and Materials Design Normal Competition and Normal Difficulity	21.33	0.05
70	Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Products Design Normal Competition and Slightly Easier	20.90	0.21
71	Trade Show Architecture, Interiors, and Exhibit Design Normal Competition and Moderately Easier	20.25	0.51
72	Meta, Strategic and Service Design Normal Competition and Normal Difficulity	20.04	0.07
73	Outdoor Gear and Camping Equipment Design Normal Competition and Somewhat Easier	19.61	0.39
74	Musical Instruments Design Normal Competition and Somewhat Easier	19.17	0.31
75	Hardware, Power and Hand Tools Design Normal Competition and Slightly Easier	18.96	0.13
76	Homeware Design Normal Competition and Somewhat Harder	17.02	-0.43
77	Handmade, Crafts and Artisan Design Normal Competition and Moderately Harder	17.02	-0.70
78	Giftware Design Normal Competition and Moderately Harder	15.73	-0.55
79	Adult Toys and Products Design Normal Competition and Moderately Easier	15.08	0.87
80	Vehicle Parts, Auto Accessories and Care Products Design Normal Competition and Slightly Easier	15.08	0.25
81	Design Quality and Innovation Less Competitive and Moderately Easier	14.65	0.75
82	Kitchen Furniture, Equipment and Fixtures Design Less Competitive and Slightly Easier	14.22	0.22
83	Computers and Peripheral Devices Design Less Competitive and Slightly Easier	13.14	0.14
84	Car and Land Based Motor Vehicles Design Less Competitive and Considerably Easier	12.50	1.21
85	Installation Design Less Competitive and Somewhat Easier	12.28	0.31
86	Information Technologies Design Less Competitive and Slightly Easier	10.99	0.15
87	Agricultural Tools, Farming Equipment and Machinery Design Less Competitive and Somewhat Easier	10.99	0.39
88	Awards, Prize and Competitions Design Less Competitive and Moderately Easier	10.13	0.67
89	Cybernetics, Prosthesis and Implant Design Moderately Less Competitive and Moderately Easier	9.91	0.58
90	Garden and Outdoor Furniture Design Moderately Less Competitive and Slightly Harder	9.70	-0.25
91	Public Awareness, Volunteerism, and Society Design Moderately Less Competitive and Slightly Harder	9.26	-0.18
92	Interaction Design Moderately Less Competitive and Somewhat Harder	9.05	-0.45
93	Recycle, Reuse, Repurpose, Restore, Repair and Upcycle Design Moderately Less Competitive and Somewhat Harder	8.83	-0.32
94	Watch Design Moderately Less Competitive and Somewhat Easier	8.83	0.48
95	Lighting Projects and Light Art Design Moderately Less Competitive and Somewhat Easier	8.83	0.48
96	Scientific Instruments and Research Equipment Design Moderately Less Competitive and Considerably Easier	8.62	1.19
97	Aerospace and Aircraft Design Moderately Less Competitive and Moderately Easier	8.19	0.55
98	Disposable and Single-Use Product Design Moderately Less Competitive and Slightly Easier	8.19	0.20
99	Strategic Design Moderately Less Competitive and Moderately Harder	8.19	-0.54
100	Digital and Broadcasting Media Design Moderately Less Competitive and Moderately Easier	7.54	0.64
101	Manufacturing and Processing Machinery Design Moderately Less Competitive and Normal Difficulity	7.54	-0.07
102	Advanced Design and Design Research Moderately Less Competitive and Slightly Harder	7.11	-0.25
103	Engineering, Construction and Infrastructure Design Moderately Less Competitive and Somewhat Easier	6.89	0.31
104	Digital Product Design Moderately Less Competitive and Normal Difficulity	6.89	-0.05
105	Excellence in Design Moderately Less Competitive and Considerably Easier	6.89	1.32
106	Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary Design Moderately Less Competitive and Moderately Easier	6.68	0.63
107	Bedding Design Moderately Less Competitive and Normal Difficulity	6.25	-0.03
108	Camera and Photography Equipment Design Moderately Less Competitive and Somewhat Harder	6.03	-0.45
109	Scooter Design Moderately Less Competitive and Somewhat Easier	5.60	0.46
110	Smart Living and Home Automation Design Moderately Less Competitive and Moderately Easier	5.39	0.92
111	Human-Centered, Inclusive, and Accessible Design Moderately Less Competitive and Moderately Harder	5.39	-0.98
112	Architectural Lighting Moderately Less Competitive and Moderately Easier	5.39	0.92
113	Wholesale, Retail Trade, Commerce and E-Commerce Design Significantly Less Competitive and Somewhat Harder	4.96	-0.37
114	Information Processing Tools Design Significantly Less Competitive and Somewhat Harder	4.96	-0.37
115	Heavy Machinery Design Significantly Less Competitive and Slightly Harder	4.74	-0.11
116	Circular Economy and Waste Reduction Design Significantly Less Competitive and Moderately Harder	4.74	-0.81
117	Digital Art Significantly Less Competitive and Moderately Harder	4.52	-0.92
118	Wellness, Health Promotion, and Preventive Care Design Significantly Less Competitive and Moderately Harder	4.52	-0.92
119	Mental Health and Wellness Products Design Significantly Less Competitive and Moderately Harder	4.52	-0.92
120	Costume and Heritage Wear Design Significantly Less Competitive and Slightly Easier	4.52	0.25
121	Office and Business Appliances Design Significantly Less Competitive and Normal Difficulity	4.31	0.08
122	Bicycle Design Significantly Less Competitive and Moderately Easier	4.31	0.75
123	Music, Audio and Sound Design Significantly Less Competitive and Moderately Easier	4.09	0.55
124	Information Technologies and Software Design Significantly Less Competitive and Moderately Harder	4.09	-0.54
125	Hospitality, Restaurant and Catering Products Design Significantly Less Competitive and Normal Difficulity	3.45	-0.05
126	Commercial Appliance Design Significantly Less Competitive and Normal Difficulity	3.45	-0.05
127	Young Design Significantly Less Competitive and Considerably Harder	3.23	-1.11
128	Playground Equipment, Play Structures and Public Park Design Significantly Less Competitive and Slightly Harder	3.23	-0.25
129	Emergency Response, Disaster Preparedness and Relief Design Significantly Less Competitive and Moderately Harder	3.02	-0.92
130	Motorcycle Design Significantly Less Competitive and Slightly Easier	3.02	0.25
131	Unexpected Design Significantly Less Competitive and Moderately Harder	2.80	-0.65
132	Eyewear Design Significantly Less Competitive and Moderately Harder	2.80	-0.65
133	Underwear, Underclothing and Undergarments Design Significantly Less Competitive and Considerably Easier	2.80	1.08
134	Video and Broadcasting Equipment Design Significantly Less Competitive and Moderately Harder	2.15	-0.75
135	Communication Equipment, Devices and Apparatus Design Significantly Less Competitive and Slightly Harder	1.94	-0.25
136	Banking and Finance Instruments Design Significantly Less Competitive and Considerably Easier	1.94	1.25
137	Legwear, Pantyhose and Hosiery Design Significantly Less Competitive and Moderately Harder	1.51	-0.92
138	Mindfulness and Meditation Products Design Significantly Less Competitive and Moderately Harder	1.51	-0.92
139	Sustainable Business, Social Entrepreneurship and Altruistic Design Significantly Less Competitive and Considerably Harder	1.29	-1.25
140	Biomaterials, Ecological and Sustainable Materials Significantly Less Competitive and Moderately Harder	1.08	-0.75
141	Environmental and Ecological Design Significantly Less Competitive and Moderately Harder	1.08	-0.75
142	Circular Economy and Regenerative Design Significantly Less Competitive and Considerably Easier	1.08	1.75
143	Biodegradable and Compostable Product Design Significantly Less Competitive and Considerably Harder	0.86	-1.25
144	Climate Resilient, Adaptive, and Mitigative Design Significantly Less Competitive and Considerably Harder	0.86	-1.25
145	Agriculture, Horticulture and Fisheries Design Significantly Less Competitive and Considerably Harder	0.86	-1.25
146	Virtual, Mixed and Augmented Reality Design Significantly Less Competitive and Considerably Harder	0.86	-1.25
147	Disqualified, Eliminated and Suspended Design Significantly Less Competitive and Moderately Easier	0.86	0.75
148	Education Technology and E-Learning Design Significantly Less Competitive and Slightly Harder	0.65	-0.25
149	Mental Health and Wellness Spaces Design Significantly Less Competitive and Slightly Harder	0.65	-0.25
150	Virtual and Digital Art Installations Design Significantly Less Competitive and Slightly Harder	0.65	-0.25
151	Usability and Universal Design Significantly Less Competitive and Considerably Harder	0.43	-1.25
152	Entertainment, Content Creation and Streaming Media Design Significantly Less Competitive and Considerably Harder	0.43	-1.25
153	Public Utility Products and Services Design Significantly Less Competitive and Considerably Harder	0.43	-1.25
154	Electronic and Video Game Design Significantly Less Competitive and Considerably Harder	0.43	-1.25
155	Human Resources and HR Programs Design Significantly Less Competitive and Considerably Harder	0.43	-1.25
156	Social and Behavioral Sciences Design Significantly Less Competitive and Considerably Harder	0.43	-1.25
157	Methods, Techniques and Strategies Design Significantly Less Competitive and Considerably Harder	0.43	-1.25

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