The next winner: EDIDA India 2024 is now calling for entries

Mrudul Pathak Kundu, Editor, ELLE DECOR India says, “EDIDA India is a legacy product design award, the domestic edition of the renowned global ELLE DECO INTERNATIONAL DESIGN AWARD where 25 Editors-in-Chief of the publication’s international network award the most promising creatives across 15 categories. A highly anticipated design honour since 2003, EDIDA India’s stellar portfolio of leading designers like Akshat Bhatt, Ashiesh Shah, Ayush Kasliwal, Kohelika Kohli, Sandeep Khosla, Ravi Vazirani, reD Architects amongst others sets a fabulous benchmark for the emerging talents to be a part of this global platform! Winners of our local awards are automatically nominated for the international EDIDA, which is held at Salone del Mobile in Milan. Apply now!” 

Click to send entries! Deadline for submissions: 9th September 2024

5 REASONS WHY YOU MUST APPLY NOW!

With title sponsor ICA Italian Wood Finishes in association with Sunil Sethi Design Alliance (SSDA) who’ve been crafting fabulous trophies for EDIDA India winners for many years and strategic partner Miele — these are the 5 reasons you should send your entries to EDIDA India 2024 now. 

• Be a Winner: Because why not? And of course, to showcase your talent and join the ranks of distinguished winners, setting yourself apart in the design community.

• Create a Legacy: Contribute to a prestigious history of celebrated product designers, leaving your mark on the industry, in India and around the world.

• Global Honour: Gain recognition on a global scale with a chance to be nominated for the international  EDIDA.

• Exposure: Shape your brand. EDIDA as a platform helps you enhance your brand visibility and connect directly with design enthusiasts and professionals.

• Get Published: Get your winning product design featured on ELLE DECOR India, amplifying your reach and credibility in the design industry.

• Network: Access a high-caliber guestlist for valuable networking opportunities, fostering collaborations and future prospects in the design industry.

HOW TO APPLY?

Click on this form to send your entries to EDIDA India 2024.

Deadline for submissions: 9th September 2024

WHAT ARE THE CATEGORIES?

To send your entries, scout through the 15 diverse categories and select the one that best resonates with your product design. To be considered for the international shortlist, winning an EDIDA India is a definite precursor.  

Designer of the Year The all-rounding winner of this category receives a special showcase of their winning work at India Design ID and a chance to engage with the finest of the architectural and design fraternity.

Interior Designer of the Year Awe-inspiring concepts for residential and commercial spaces that we’d love to call our own.

Sustainable Achievement The conversation on being kind to the planet in the process of creating products is paramount. This is for all the true-blue achievers of sustainability!

Bathware Distinct fixtures and fittings that make a statement with their features.

Bedroom Furniture or furnishings that are borrowed straight out of our dreams.

Fabrics Prints, weaves, embroideries and other techniques that entice us.

Flooring Raise the bar with earthy ceramic, royal granite or playful terrazzo.

Furniture Pieces that help define a space’s design vocabulary.

Kitchen Utensils and appliances that reinvent your culinary dreams.

Lighting Lamps and illuminators that dazzle with their brilliance.

Seating Take a seat! Pieces that maintain the function of seating yet redefine the design with a touch of non-conformity.

Tabletop Crockery, serve-ware and cutlery that ensure you dine in style.

Wall finishes and coverings Textured surfaces that engulf you with their spectacular palettes and patterns.

Student of the Year We recognise budding potential when we see it, and design schools are a great place to find emerging talent. So if you have what it takes, submit your best projects now.

Young Talent For the young hearted and design-spirited under 40, this is your time to come forth and shine. Send us a portfolio of your best product designs that define and distinguish you from the rest.

With an evening filled with the most eminent names in the industry, every year, EDIDA India reveals a spectacular location for the grand reveal of the winners. Our by-invite event also witnesses the most eminent names in the design fraternity come together for this celebration at venues such as Liberty Cinema, Royal Opera House, Mukesh Textile Mill, Richardson & Cruddas, the convocation hall of Mumbai University and Soho House, Juhu to name a few.

Last word? Apply now here!