For the past 24 years, creatives from all across the country have competed to win the prestigious EDIDA India (ELLE DECO International Design Awards). The product design awards celebrate designs across 16 categories that are grounded in astounding concepts, original themes, innovative materials and reimagined motifs, surpassing all that is known and expected. The platform prides itself for recognising and giving impetus to local brands that make in India, and provides a global stage to the winners. Winners step onto global design platforms as the native awardees get nominated for the International EDIDA. We can’t wait to see what you have to offer! We’re proud to helm the awards in association with Sunil Sethi Design Alliance (SSDA) who’ve been crafting fabulous trophies for EDIDA India winners for many years and in strategic partnership with Aluminr.
HOW TO APPLY?
Click on this form to send your entries to EDIDA India 2026.
Deadline: 30th September
WHAT ARE THE CATEGORIES?
To send your entries, scout through the 16 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.
Outdoor Built to brave the elements, crafted for you to linger a little longer
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 work that define and distinguish you from the rest. Ambiente by Messe Frankfurt will also be presenting the winner of the Young Talent award to showcase at the fair in Germany!
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 Afghan Church, Liberty Cinema, Mahalaxmi Racecourse, Royal Opera House, Mukesh Textile Mill and Richardson & Cruddas to name a few.
Last word? Apply now!
