about the NYCxDESIGN awards
about the awards
Welcome to the 10th annual NYCxDESIGN Awards!
The NYCxDESIGN Awards is your chance to showcase your outstanding projects and products to the A+D industry.
This milestone event is more than an awards ceremony; it’s a tribute to the extraordinary talent that defines the tri-state design community. From groundbreaking projects to revolutionary products, the NYCxDESIGN Awards shine a spotlight on the diverse voices and creative forces that shape our region’s design landscape. It’s a platform that celebrates both established visionaries and emerging trailblazers, weaving together stories of ingenuity, passion, and local pride.
NYCxDESIGN is a non-profit organization that nurtures, supports, and provides opportunities for NYC’s design sector by organizing and coordinating exceptional year-round activations, amplifying the voices of design through storytelling and promotion, and providing annual grants for local talent and businesses that make New York the design capital of the world.
The NYCxDESIGN Awards are presented by Interior Design.
the benefits
Winners of the 2025 NYCxDESIGN Awards receive:
- Honored during a ceremony hosted by Cindy Allen
- Custom award
- Featured in Interior Design magazine (projects only)
- Featured in an online gallery on interiordesign.net and nycxdesign.com
- All winners will be included in a categorized announcement shared to Interior Design’s Facebook and LinkedIn
- Official digital assets and seals for use on all marketing materials
- Opportunities to be featured on Interior Design's social channels throughout 2025
submissions
Submission Fees:
- Early Bird - February 12 - February 28, 2025 - $225 per entry
- Regular Entry - February 29 - March 28, 2025 - $250 per entry
- WAIVED!
Late Entry - March 22 - March 28, 2025 - $275 per entry - DEADLINE EXTENDED: The final deadline for submissions is April 4, 2025.
Emerging/Independent Designer Category Submission: $75 per entry
People's Choice Add-On Fee: $50 per entry
Student Submission: FREE (students do not need to be New York-based)
Each entrant can receive a 1-year complimentary digital subscription to Interior Design magazine.
Refunds are not available for submissions once they have been formally entered. Submissions made that do not follow specifications are disqualified, and we will, unfortunately, not be able to provide a refund.
project eligibility
Eligible Submitters: Domestic and International Firms
Your project is eligible if it fulfills any of the below criteria:
- Your project is located in the Tri-state area (New York, New Jersey, Connecticut) and was completed between May 2024 and May 2025.
- ON THE BOARDS (only) – Your project is currently in the construction phase but not yet complete.
- ICONC PROJECT (only) – Your project is located in the Tristate area New York State, New Jersey, Connecticut) and was completed prior to May 2022.
product eligibility
Eligible Submitters: Designers, Manufacturers, Distributors, and Showrooms
Your product or collection is eligible if it fulfills any of the below criteria:
- Your product is sold, shown, or manufactured in any showrooms, design centers, studios, or temporary installations in the Tri-state area (New York State, New Jersey, Connecticut) between May 2024 and May 2025.
- Your product will be shown at the 2025 NYCxDESIGN: The Festival affiliated events or shows (ICFF, WantedDesign).
- ICONIC PRODUCT (only) – Your product was sold, manufactured, or shown in the Tri-state area or exhibited at NYCxDESIGN affiliated shows or events prior to May 2022.
Product submissions may also be opted-in for People's Choice voting for an additional $50 per entry.
Students: The student product design category is open to products launched or exhibited either in conjunction with a class/course or a (virtual) show in the 2024-2025 academic year.
Students must be currently enrolled in an accredited graduate or undergraduate program (will accept Fall 2024 graduates).
Eligible product designs include but are not limited to: Accessories, Architectural Products, Fabric, Furniture, Kitchen & Bath, Lighting, and Wall Covering.
the event
Winners of the NYCxDESIGN Awards will be announced during the NYCxDESIGN Awards ceremony, hosted by Cindy Allen, Editor in Chief of Interior Design, on May 19, 2025.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of the NYCxDESIGN, please contact your regional director or idsales@interiordesign.net.
timeline
February 12, 2025 - Submissions Open
February 28, 2025 - Early Bird Deadline (at 11:59 PM ET)
March 21, 2025 - Regular Entry Deadline (at 11:59 PM ET)
March 28, 2025 - Late Entry/Final Deadline (submissions close at 11:59 PM ET)
DEADLINE EXTENDED: April 4, 2025 - Late Entry/Final Deadline (submissions close at 11:59 PM ET)
April 18, 2025 - Student Submission Deadline
Early May 2025 - Finalist Announcement
May 19, 2025 - Awards Ceremony
about Interior Design
Interior Design is the global, industry-leading design publication, website and events company serving the interior design, architectural and facility management audiences. For over 85 years, Interior Design magazine—published by SANDOW, which builds smart businesses driven by innovation and design—has been the essential design authority for every professional, on all projects, throughout the design process.
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