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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	4,350.51	0.06
2	Architecture, Building and Structure Design Extremely Competitive and Somewhat Easier	1,243.13	0.50
3	Furniture Design Extremely Competitive and Normal Difficulity	1,209.13	0.02
4	Packaging Design Extremely Competitive and Somewhat Easier	1,201.02	0.26
5	Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Significantly Competitive and Normal Difficulity	950.36	-0.03
6	Jewelry Design Considerably Competitive and Normal Difficulity	470.68	0.08
7	Lighting Products and Fixtures Design Considerably Competitive and Slightly Easier	443.43	0.18
8	Fine Arts and Art Installation Design Considerably Competitive and Normal Difficulity	266.87	0.07
9	Digital and Electronic Device Design Moderately Competitive and Moderately Easier	242.32	0.53
10	Home Appliances Design Moderately Competitive and Somewhat Easier	215.30	0.44
11	Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design Moderately Competitive and Normal Difficulity	208.76	0.05
12	Spatial Design Moderately Competitive and Somewhat Harder	159.45	-0.37
13	Vehicle, Mobility and Transportation Design Moderately Competitive and Moderately Easier	139.85	0.52
14	Landscape Planning and Garden Design Moderately Competitive and Somewhat Easier	130.17	0.37
15	Bathroom Furniture and Sanitary Ware Design Moderately Competitive and Somewhat Easier	126.79	0.32
16	Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design Moderately Competitive and Slightly Easier	126.11	0.10
17	Fashion and Travel Accessories Design Moderately Competitive and Normal Difficulity	122.96	0.06
18	Toys, Games and Hobby Products Design Moderately Competitive and Normal	108.10	0.00
19	Baby, Kids' and Children's Products Design Moderately Competitive and Slightly Easier	107.42	0.16
20	Mobile Technologies, Applications and Software Design Moderately Competitive and Slightly Harder	107.20	-0.22
21	Advertising, Marketing and Communication Design Moderately Competitive and Somewhat Easier	103.59	0.32
22	Interface, Interaction and User Experience Design Moderately Competitive and Slightly Easier	101.12	0.16
23	Print and Published Media Design Moderately Competitive and Normal Difficulity	101.12	0.08
24	Unlicensed Design Moderately Competitive and Slightly Harder	100.89	-0.18
25	Website and Web Design Somewhat Competitive and Slightly Easier	97.74	0.20
26	Photography and Photo Manipulation Design Somewhat Competitive and Somewhat Easier	96.84	0.34
27	Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design Somewhat Competitive and Normal Difficulity	96.39	0.02
28	Medical Devices and Medical Equipment Design Somewhat Competitive and Slightly Easier	94.59	0.17
29	Building Materials and Construction Components Design Somewhat Competitive and Slightly Easier	94.36	0.22
30	Industrial Design Somewhat Competitive and Moderately Harder	82.43	-0.52
31	Hospitality, Recreation, Travel and Tourism Design Somewhat Competitive and Moderately Easier	79.95	0.55
32	Street Furniture Design Somewhat Competitive and Somewhat Easier	78.82	0.34
33	Event and Happening Design Somewhat Competitive and Somewhat Easier	77.02	0.37
34	Social Design Somewhat Competitive and Slightly Harder	76.34	-0.13
35	Graphics Design Somewhat Competitive and Somewhat Harder	76.34	-0.37
36	Movie, Video and Animation Design Somewhat Competitive and Somewhat Easier	71.39	0.42
37	Art and Stationery Supplies Design Somewhat Competitive and Slightly Easier	65.76	0.17
38	Sporting Goods, Fitness and Recreation Equipment Design Somewhat Competitive and Somewhat Easier	59.00	0.32
39	3D Printed Forms and Products Design Somewhat Competitive and Somewhat Easier	54.95	0.32
40	Pet Care, Toys, Supplies and Products for Animals Design Somewhat Competitive and Normal Difficulity	50.45	0.07
41	Yacht and Marine Vessels Design Somewhat Competitive and Normal Difficulity	50.22	0.06
42	Security, Safety and Surveillance Products Design Slightly Competitive and Slightly Easier	47.52	0.25
43	Beauty, Personal Care and Cosmetic Products Design Slightly Competitive and Slightly Harder	47.07	-0.10
44	Textile, Fabric, Textures, Patterns and Cloth Design Slightly Competitive and Normal Difficulity	46.84	0.08
45	Accessibility, Assistive Technologies, and Inclusive Design Slightly Competitive and Somewhat Harder	46.62	-0.39
46	Cultural Heritage and Culture Industry Design Slightly Competitive and Somewhat Easier	46.17	0.39
47	Product Engineering and Technical Design Slightly Competitive and Somewhat Easier	45.04	0.37
48	Food, Beverage and Culinary Arts Design Slightly Competitive and Considerably Easier	43.69	1.04
49	Luxury Design Slightly Competitive and Somewhat Easier	42.11	0.47
50	Urban Planning and Urban Design Slightly Competitive and Slightly Easier	41.89	0.17
51	Footwear, Shoes and Boots Design Slightly Competitive and Moderately Easier	41.89	0.61
52	Computer Graphics, 3D Modeling, Texturing, and Rendering Design Slightly Competitive and Moderately Easier	40.99	0.52
53	Concealed, Hidden and Secret Design Slightly Competitive and Normal Difficulity	40.99	-0.02
54	Idea and Conceptual Design Slightly Competitive and Somewhat Harder	39.41	-0.40
55	Energy Products, Projects and Devices Design Slightly Competitive and Somewhat Easier	37.83	0.30
56	Audio and Sound Equipment Design Slightly Competitive and Normal Difficulity	37.16	0.03
57	Construction and Real Estate Projects Design Slightly Competitive and Somewhat Easier	34.91	0.33
58	Robotics, Automaton and Automation Design Slightly Competitive and Somewhat Easier	34.23	0.26
59	Education, Teaching Aid and Training Content Design Slightly Competitive and Slightly Harder	33.56	-0.23
60	Futuristic Design Slightly Competitive and Slightly Harder	31.53	-0.16
61	Limited Edition and Custom Design Slightly Competitive and Slightly Harder	29.73	-0.13
62	Generative, Algorithmic, Parametric and AI-Assisted Design Slightly Competitive and Somewhat Easier	29.50	0.27
63	Safety Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment Design Normal Competition and Slightly Harder	25.00	-0.10
64	Performing Arts, Stage, Style and Scenery Design Normal Competition and Somewhat Easier	22.30	0.27
65	Meta, Strategic and Service Design Normal Competition and Normal Difficulity	20.04	0.03
66	Hardware, Power and Hand Tools Design Normal Competition and Slightly Easier	19.82	0.11
67	Furniture Accessories, Hardware and Materials Design Normal Competition and Normal Difficulity	19.59	0.08
68	Office Furniture Design Normal Competition and Normal Difficulity	19.37	0.04
69	Musical Instruments Design Normal Competition and Somewhat Easier	19.14	0.27
70	Prosumer Products and Workshop Equipment Design Normal Competition and Somewhat Easier	18.92	0.38
71	Wearable Technologies Design Normal Competition and Normal Difficulity	18.47	0.01
72	Handmade, Crafts and Artisan Design Normal Competition and Moderately Harder	15.54	-0.71
73	Giftware Design Less Competitive and Moderately Harder	14.41	-0.60
74	Outdoor Gear and Camping Equipment Design Less Competitive and Slightly Easier	14.19	0.23
75	Design Quality and Innovation Less Competitive and Moderately Easier	13.96	0.86
76	Adult Toys and Products Design Less Competitive and Considerably Easier	13.51	1.02
77	Trade Show Architecture, Interiors, and Exhibit Design Less Competitive and Somewhat Easier	13.06	0.36
78	Functional Art, Avant-Garde and Expressional Objects Design Less Competitive and Moderately Harder	12.61	-0.60
79	Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Products Design Less Competitive and Normal Difficulity	12.16	-0.09
80	Agricultural Tools, Farming Equipment and Machinery Design Less Competitive and Somewhat Easier	11.49	0.37
81	Vehicle Parts, Auto Accessories and Care Products Design Less Competitive and Somewhat Easier	11.49	0.37
82	Car and Land Based Motor Vehicles Design Less Competitive and Considerably Easier	11.04	1.18
83	Homeware Design Less Competitive and Moderately Harder	10.81	-0.60
84	Cybernetics, Prosthesis and Implant Design Less Competitive and Moderately Easier	10.36	0.56
85	Kitchen Furniture, Equipment and Fixtures Design Less Competitive and Normal Difficulity	10.13	-0.06
86	Garden and Outdoor Furniture Design Less Competitive and Somewhat Harder	10.13	-0.27
87	Information Technologies Design Moderately Less Competitive and Slightly Easier	9.91	0.11
88	Computers and Peripheral Devices Design Moderately Less Competitive and Slightly Easier	9.91	0.11
89	Awards, Prize and Competitions Design Moderately Less Competitive and Somewhat Easier	9.23	0.46
90	Recycle, Reuse, Repurpose, Restore, Repair and Upcycle Design Moderately Less Competitive and Somewhat Harder	9.23	-0.34
91	Aerospace and Aircraft Design Moderately Less Competitive and Moderately Easier	8.56	0.53
92	Disposable and Single-Use Product Design Moderately Less Competitive and Slightly Easier	8.56	0.18
93	Strategic Design Moderately Less Competitive and Slightly Harder	8.33	-0.19
94	Scientific Instruments and Research Equipment Design Moderately Less Competitive and Considerably Easier	8.11	1.23
95	Manufacturing and Processing Machinery Design Moderately Less Competitive and Normal Difficulity	7.88	-0.09
96	Digital and Broadcasting Media Design Moderately Less Competitive and Moderately Easier	7.88	0.62
97	Installation Design Moderately Less Competitive and Moderately Easier	7.66	0.51
98	Lighting Projects and Light Art Design Moderately Less Competitive and Moderately Easier	7.66	0.51
99	Public Awareness, Volunteerism, and Society Design Moderately Less Competitive and Somewhat Harder	7.43	-0.27
100	Excellence in Design Moderately Less Competitive and Considerably Easier	7.21	1.30
101	Multidisciplinary and Interdisciplinary Design Moderately Less Competitive and Moderately Easier	6.98	0.61
102	Watch Design Moderately Less Competitive and Slightly Easier	6.98	0.17
103	Camera and Photography Equipment Design Moderately Less Competitive and Somewhat Harder	6.31	-0.47
104	Interaction Design Moderately Less Competitive and Somewhat Harder	5.86	-0.38
105	Human-Centered, Inclusive, and Accessible Design Moderately Less Competitive and Moderately Harder	5.63	-1.00
106	Bedding Design Moderately Less Competitive and Slightly Harder	5.63	-0.14
107	Wholesale, Retail Trade, Commerce and E-Commerce Design Moderately Less Competitive and Somewhat Harder	5.18	-0.39
108	Heavy Machinery Design Significantly Less Competitive and Slightly Harder	4.95	-0.13
109	Engineering, Construction and Infrastructure Design Significantly Less Competitive and Slightly Easier	4.73	0.23
110	Office and Business Appliances Design Significantly Less Competitive and Normal Difficulity	4.50	0.06
111	Bicycle Design Significantly Less Competitive and Moderately Easier	4.50	0.73
112	Circular Economy and Waste Reduction Design Significantly Less Competitive and Moderately Harder	4.50	-0.77
113	Scooter Design Significantly Less Competitive and Somewhat Easier	4.05	0.33
114	Information Processing Tools Design Significantly Less Competitive and Somewhat Harder	3.83	-0.44
115	Information Technologies and Software Design Significantly Less Competitive and Slightly Easier	3.83	0.13
116	Music, Audio and Sound Design Significantly Less Competitive and Moderately Easier	3.60	0.73
117	Hospitality, Restaurant and Catering Products Design Significantly Less Competitive and Normal Difficulity	3.60	-0.07
118	Architectural Lighting Significantly Less Competitive and Moderately Easier	3.60	0.73
119	Commercial Appliance Design Significantly Less Competitive and Slightly Easier	3.15	0.23
120	Wellness, Health Promotion, and Preventive Care Design Significantly Less Competitive and Moderately Harder	3.15	-0.94
121	Playground Equipment, Play Structures and Public Park Design Significantly Less Competitive and Normal Difficulity	2.93	-0.02
122	Costume and Heritage Wear Design Significantly Less Competitive and Considerably Easier	2.93	1.06
123	Young Design Significantly Less Competitive and Considerably Harder	2.70	-1.27
124	Eyewear Design Significantly Less Competitive and Moderately Harder	2.48	-0.52
125	Video and Broadcasting Equipment Design Significantly Less Competitive and Moderately Harder	2.25	-0.77
126	Unexpected Design Significantly Less Competitive and Moderately Harder	2.25	-0.77
127	Smart Living and Home Automation Design Significantly Less Competitive and Normal Difficulity	2.25	0.06
128	Communication Equipment, Devices and Apparatus Design Significantly Less Competitive and Somewhat Harder	2.03	-0.27
129	Emergency Response, Disaster Preparedness and Relief Design Significantly Less Competitive and Considerably Harder	2.03	-1.02
130	Digital Art Significantly Less Competitive and Considerably Harder	1.80	-1.27
131	Advanced Design and Design Research Significantly Less Competitive and Moderately Easier	1.80	0.73
132	Motorcycle Design Significantly Less Competitive and Moderately Easier	1.80	0.73
133	Legwear, Pantyhose and Hosiery Design Significantly Less Competitive and Moderately Harder	1.58	-0.94
134	Mental Health and Wellness Products Design Significantly Less Competitive and Moderately Harder	1.58	-0.94
135	Mindfulness and Meditation Products Design Significantly Less Competitive and Moderately Harder	1.58	-0.94
136	Environmental and Ecological Design Significantly Less Competitive and Moderately Harder	1.13	-0.77
137	Circular Economy and Regenerative Design Significantly Less Competitive and Considerably Easier	1.13	1.73
138	Biodegradable and Compostable Product Design Significantly Less Competitive and Considerably Harder	0.90	-1.27
139	Climate Resilient, Adaptive, and Mitigative Design Significantly Less Competitive and Considerably Harder	0.90	-1.27
140	Disqualified, Eliminated and Suspended Design Significantly Less Competitive and Moderately Easier	0.90	0.73
141	Digital Product Design Significantly Less Competitive and Somewhat Harder	0.68	-0.27
142	Education Technology and E-Learning Design Significantly Less Competitive and Somewhat Harder	0.68	-0.27
143	Mental Health and Wellness Spaces Design Significantly Less Competitive and Somewhat Harder	0.68	-0.27
144	Biomaterials, Ecological and Sustainable Materials Significantly Less Competitive and Somewhat Harder	0.68	-0.27
145	Entertainment, Content Creation and Streaming Media Design Significantly Less Competitive and Considerably Harder	0.45	-1.27
146	Electronic and Video Game Design Significantly Less Competitive and Considerably Harder	0.45	-1.27
147	Human Resources and HR Programs Design Significantly Less Competitive and Considerably Harder	0.45	-1.27
148	Social and Behavioral Sciences Design Significantly Less Competitive and Considerably Harder	0.45	-1.27
149	Usability and Universal Design Significantly Less Competitive and Considerably Harder	0.45	-1.27
150	Public Utility Products and Services Design Significantly Less Competitive and Considerably Harder	0.45	-1.27
151	Sustainable Business, Social Entrepreneurship and Altruistic Design Significantly Less Competitive and Considerably Harder	0.45	-1.27

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