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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	4,145.77	0.03
2	Architecture, Building and Structure Design Extremely Competitive and Somewhat Easier	1,173.45	0.48
3	Furniture Design Extremely Competitive and Normal	1,169.57	0.00
4	Packaging Design Extremely Competitive and Somewhat Easier	1,119.10	0.27
5	Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Significantly Competitive and Normal Difficulity	888.93	-0.04
6	Jewelry Design Considerably Competitive and Normal Difficulity	458.05	0.06
7	Lighting Products and Fixtures Design Considerably Competitive and Slightly Easier	428.37	0.14
8	Fine Arts and Art Installation Design Considerably Competitive and Normal Difficulity	259.17	0.03
9	Digital and Electronic Device Design Moderately Competitive and Somewhat Easier	242.73	0.50
10	Home Appliances Design Moderately Competitive and Somewhat Easier	205.28	0.45
11	Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design Moderately Competitive and Normal	199.80	0.00
12	Vehicle, Mobility and Transportation Design Moderately Competitive and Somewhat Easier	138.60	0.46
13	Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design Moderately Competitive and Normal Difficulity	124.67	0.08
14	Landscape Planning and Garden Design Moderately Competitive and Somewhat Easier	122.39	0.41
15	Fashion and Travel Accessories Design Moderately Competitive and Normal Difficulity	118.74	0.04
16	Bathroom Furniture and Sanitary Ware Design Moderately Competitive and Somewhat Easier	118.28	0.34
17	Unlicensed Design Moderately Competitive and Slightly Harder	114.40	-0.16
18	Spatial Design Moderately Competitive and Slightly Harder	113.49	-0.22
19	Toys, Games and Hobby Products Design Moderately Competitive and Normal Difficulity	104.12	-0.01
20	Advertising, Marketing and Communication Design Somewhat Competitive and Somewhat Easier	96.36	0.39
21	Baby, Kids' and Children's Products Design Somewhat Competitive and Slightly Easier	96.13	0.17
22	Photography and Photo Manipulation Design Somewhat Competitive and Somewhat Easier	95.68	0.33
23	Mobile Technologies, Applications and Software Design Somewhat Competitive and Slightly Harder	95.45	-0.17
24	Website and Web Design Somewhat Competitive and Slightly Easier	94.08	0.21
25	Print and Published Media Design Somewhat Competitive and Normal Difficulity	93.62	0.08
26	Building Materials and Construction Components Design Somewhat Competitive and Slightly Easier	90.42	0.19
27	Medical Devices and Medical Equipment Design Somewhat Competitive and Slightly Easier	89.74	0.20
28	Interface, Interaction and User Experience Design Somewhat Competitive and Slightly Easier	89.51	0.19
29	Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design Somewhat Competitive and Normal Difficulity	89.51	-0.02
30	Hospitality, Recreation, Travel and Tourism Design Somewhat Competitive and Somewhat Easier	79.92	0.49
31	Street Furniture Design Somewhat Competitive and Somewhat Easier	79.23	0.30
32	Social Design Somewhat Competitive and Slightly Harder	74.44	-0.18
33	Event and Happening Design Somewhat Competitive and Somewhat Easier	70.33	0.31
34	Movie, Video and Animation Design Somewhat Competitive and Somewhat Easier	68.27	0.38
35	Graphics Design Somewhat Competitive and Somewhat Harder	67.59	-0.35
36	Art and Stationery Supplies Design Somewhat Competitive and Slightly Easier	65.99	0.13
37	Industrial Design Somewhat Competitive and Somewhat Harder	58.46	-0.47
38	3D Printed Forms and Products Design Somewhat Competitive and Somewhat Easier	52.98	0.32
39	Sporting Goods, Fitness and Recreation Equipment Design Somewhat Competitive and Somewhat Easier	52.06	0.31
40	Yacht and Marine Vessels Design Slightly Competitive and Normal Difficulity	47.72	0.01
41	Textile, Fabric, Textures, Patterns and Cloth Design Slightly Competitive and Normal Difficulity	46.13	0.06
42	Accessibility, Assistive Technologies, and Inclusive Design Slightly Competitive and Somewhat Harder	44.98	-0.41
43	Security, Safety and Surveillance Products Design Slightly Competitive and Slightly Easier	44.30	0.15
44	Pet Care, Toys, Supplies and Products for Animals Design Slightly Competitive and Slightly Easier	42.93	0.11
45	Luxury Design Slightly Competitive and Somewhat Easier	42.70	0.43
46	Beauty, Personal Care and Cosmetic Products Design Slightly Competitive and Normal Difficulity	42.47	-0.05
47	Food, Beverage and Culinary Arts Design Slightly Competitive and Considerably Easier	41.10	1.08
48	Concealed, Hidden and Secret Design Slightly Competitive and Normal Difficulity	39.96	-0.07
49	Product Engineering and Technical Design Slightly Competitive and Somewhat Easier	39.50	0.45
50	Urban Planning and Urban Design Slightly Competitive and Slightly Easier	39.05	0.18
51	Cultural Heritage and Culture Industry Design Slightly Competitive and Somewhat Easier	38.13	0.32
52	Idea and Conceptual Design Slightly Competitive and Somewhat Harder	36.31	-0.47
53	Footwear, Shoes and Boots Design Slightly Competitive and Somewhat Easier	36.31	0.48
54	Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Texturing, and Rendering Design Slightly Competitive and Moderately Easier	33.57	0.66
55	Construction and Real Estate Projects Design Slightly Competitive and Somewhat Easier	32.20	0.40
56	Futuristic Design Slightly Competitive and Slightly Harder	30.60	-0.12
57	Education, Teaching Aid and Training Content Design Slightly Competitive and Somewhat Harder	30.60	-0.26
58	Limited Edition and Custom Design Slightly Competitive and Slightly Harder	29.23	-0.11
59	Energy Products, Projects and Devices Design Slightly Competitive and Somewhat Easier	28.77	0.29
60	Robotics, Automaton and Automation Design Slightly Competitive and Slightly Easier	27.17	0.19
61	Audio and Sound Equipment Design Slightly Competitive and Normal Difficulity	26.94	0.06
62	Safety Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment Design Normal Competition and Slightly Harder	24.66	-0.13
63	Generative, Algorithmic, Parametric and AI-Assisted Design Normal Competition and Somewhat Easier	24.20	0.35
64	Performing Arts, Stage, Style and Scenery Design Normal Competition and Somewhat Easier	20.55	0.29
65	Hardware, Power and Hand Tools Design Normal Competition and Normal Difficulity	20.09	0.07
66	Meta, Strategic and Service Design Normal Competition and Normal	19.64	0.00
67	Prosumer Products and Workshop Equipment Design Normal Competition and Somewhat Easier	19.18	0.34
68	Office Furniture Design Normal Competition and Normal Difficulity	18.04	-0.02
69	Furniture Accessories, Hardware and Materials Design Normal Competition and Normal Difficulity	17.81	0.08
70	Musical Instruments Design Normal Competition and Slightly Easier	17.81	0.24
71	Wearable Technologies Design Normal Competition and Normal Difficulity	17.35	-0.01
72	Design Quality and Innovation Less Competitive and Moderately Easier	14.16	0.82
73	Handmade, Crafts and Artisan Design Less Competitive and Moderately Harder	13.70	-0.70
74	Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Products Design Less Competitive and Slightly Harder	12.33	-0.13
75	Adult Toys and Products Design Less Competitive and Considerably Easier	12.10	1.11
76	Giftware Design Less Competitive and Moderately Harder	10.96	-0.64
77	Cybernetics, Prosthesis and Implant Design Less Competitive and Moderately Easier	10.50	0.52
78	Information Technologies Design Less Competitive and Normal Difficulity	10.05	0.07
79	Outdoor Gear and Camping Equipment Design Less Competitive and Somewhat Easier	10.05	0.36
80	Awards, Prize and Competitions Design Moderately Less Competitive and Somewhat Easier	9.36	0.42
81	Agricultural Tools, Farming Equipment and Machinery Design Moderately Less Competitive and Somewhat Easier	9.13	0.33
82	Garden and Outdoor Furniture Design Moderately Less Competitive and Somewhat Harder	8.91	-0.31
83	Disposable and Single-Use Product Design Moderately Less Competitive and Slightly Easier	8.68	0.14
84	Car and Land Based Motor Vehicles Design Moderately Less Competitive and Moderately Easier	8.45	0.80
85	Computers and Peripheral Devices Design Moderately Less Competitive and Normal Difficulity	8.45	0.05
86	Vehicle Parts, Auto Accessories and Care Products Design Moderately Less Competitive and Normal Difficulity	8.45	0.05
87	Scientific Instruments and Research Equipment Design Moderately Less Competitive and Considerably Easier	8.22	1.19
88	Digital and Broadcasting Media Design Moderately Less Competitive and Moderately Easier	7.99	0.58
89	Kitchen Furniture, Equipment and Fixtures Design Moderately Less Competitive and Slightly Harder	7.76	-0.22
90	Public Awareness, Volunteerism, and Society Design Moderately Less Competitive and Somewhat Harder	7.54	-0.31
91	Manufacturing and Processing Machinery Design Moderately Less Competitive and Normal Difficulity	7.54	-0.01
92	Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary Design Moderately Less Competitive and Moderately Easier	7.08	0.57
93	Homeware Design Moderately Less Competitive and Somewhat Harder	7.08	-0.49
94	Recycle, Reuse, Repurpose, Restore, Repair and Upcycle Design Moderately Less Competitive and Slightly Harder	7.08	-0.21
95	Trade Show Architecture, Interiors, and Exhibit Design Moderately Less Competitive and Moderately Easier	6.17	0.55
96	Aerospace and Aircraft Design Moderately Less Competitive and Normal Difficulity	5.94	-0.06
97	Camera and Photography Equipment Design Moderately Less Competitive and Somewhat Harder	5.94	-0.42
98	Interaction Design Moderately Less Competitive and Somewhat Harder	5.48	-0.31
99	Watch Design Moderately Less Competitive and Slightly Easier	5.48	0.12
100	Heavy Machinery Design Moderately Less Competitive and Slightly Harder	5.02	-0.17
101	Human-Centered, Inclusive, and Accessible Design Moderately Less Competitive and Considerably Harder	5.02	-1.11
102	Wholesale, Retail Trade, Commerce and E-Commerce Design Significantly Less Competitive and Somewhat Harder	4.80	-0.31
103	Engineering, Construction and Infrastructure Design Significantly Less Competitive and Somewhat Easier	4.11	0.29
104	Lighting Projects and Light Art Design Significantly Less Competitive and Considerably Easier	4.11	1.19
105	Circular Economy and Waste Reduction Design Significantly Less Competitive and Moderately Harder	4.11	-0.74
106	Bedding Design Significantly Less Competitive and Somewhat Harder	4.11	-0.31
107	Information Processing Tools Design Significantly Less Competitive and Somewhat Harder	3.88	-0.48
108	Installation Design Significantly Less Competitive and Moderately Easier	3.65	0.69
109	Commercial Appliance Design Significantly Less Competitive and Slightly Easier	3.20	0.19
110	Wellness, Health Promotion, and Preventive Care Design Significantly Less Competitive and Moderately Harder	3.20	-0.98
111	Excellence in Design Significantly Less Competitive and Considerably Easier	2.97	1.02
112	Hospitality, Restaurant and Catering Products Design Significantly Less Competitive and Normal Difficulity	2.97	-0.06
113	Office and Business Appliances Design Significantly Less Competitive and Normal Difficulity	2.97	-0.06
114	Bicycle Design Significantly Less Competitive and Considerably Easier	2.97	1.02
115	Music, Audio and Sound Design Significantly Less Competitive and Somewhat Easier	2.51	0.36
116	Strategic Design Significantly Less Competitive and Moderately Harder	2.51	-0.56
117	Scooter Design Significantly Less Competitive and Somewhat Easier	2.51	0.36
118	Video and Broadcasting Equipment Design Significantly Less Competitive and Moderately Harder	2.28	-0.81
119	Unexpected Design Significantly Less Competitive and Moderately Harder	2.28	-0.81
120	Smart Living and Home Automation Design Significantly Less Competitive and Normal Difficulity	2.28	0.02
121	Architectural Lighting Significantly Less Competitive and Considerably Easier	2.06	1.19
122	Advanced Design and Design Research Significantly Less Competitive and Moderately Easier	1.83	0.69
123	Eyewear Design Significantly Less Competitive and Moderately Harder	1.83	-0.64
124	Emergency Response, Disaster Preparedness and Relief Design Significantly Less Competitive and Moderately Harder	1.60	-0.98
125	Circular Economy and Regenerative Design Significantly Less Competitive and Considerably Easier	1.14	1.69
126	Young Design Significantly Less Competitive and Considerably Harder	0.91	-1.31
127	Biodegradable and Compostable Product Design Significantly Less Competitive and Considerably Harder	0.91	-1.31
128	Disqualified, Eliminated and Suspended Design Significantly Less Competitive and Moderately Easier	0.91	0.69
129	Climate Resilient, Adaptive, and Mitigative Design Significantly Less Competitive and Considerably Harder	0.91	-1.31
130	Playground Equipment, Play Structures and Public Park Design Significantly Less Competitive and Moderately Easier	0.91	0.69
131	Education Technology and E-Learning Design Significantly Less Competitive and Somewhat Harder	0.69	-0.31
132	Biomaterials, Ecological and Sustainable Materials Significantly Less Competitive and Somewhat Harder	0.69	-0.31
133	Communication Equipment, Devices and Apparatus Design Significantly Less Competitive and Somewhat Harder	0.69	-0.31
134	Digital Art Significantly Less Competitive and Considerably Harder	0.46	-1.31
135	Usability and Universal Design Significantly Less Competitive and Considerably Harder	0.46	-1.31
136	Entertainment, Content Creation and Streaming Media Design Significantly Less Competitive and Considerably Harder	0.46	-1.31
137	Public Utility Products and Services Design Significantly Less Competitive and Considerably Harder	0.46	-1.31
138	Legwear, Pantyhose and Hosiery Design Significantly Less Competitive and Considerably Harder	0.46	-1.31
139	Electronic and Video Game Design Significantly Less Competitive and Considerably Harder	0.46	-1.31
140	Human Resources and HR Programs Design Significantly Less Competitive and Considerably Harder	0.46	-1.31
141	Mindfulness and Meditation Products Design Significantly Less Competitive and Considerably Harder	0.46	-1.31
142	Mental Health and Wellness Products Design Significantly Less Competitive and Considerably Harder	0.46	-1.31

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