The MUSE Design Awards, established in 2015 by the International Awards Associate (IAA) as part of the MUSE Awards Program, celebrates and honors the world's best in design and innovation. IAA was founded with a mission not only to honor and promote but also to redefine benchmarks for recognizing exceptional design and media contributions. This mission has been pivotal in shaping the principles and objectives of the MUSE Design Awards.
Highlighting both aesthetics and functionality, the MUSE Design Awards recognizes excellence in a variety of design disciplines, including Architectural Design, Interior Design, Product Design, Landscape Design, Lighting Design, and Packaging Design. Entrants from around the world participate, showcasing innovations that inspire and redefine the realm of design and creativity.
The MUSE Awards is designed for the convenience of our entrants by way of online registrations and submissions.
Architects, builders, contractors, developers, engineers, business owners are encouraged to submit work that is in prototype or complete*.
Winners are determined by one entry, and not an entire body of work, so careful selection should be observed.
| 2025 S2 Entry Period |
Early Bird (Apr 10 - May 15, 2025) |
Regular (May 16 - Jun 12, 2025) |
Final (Jun 13 - Jul 10, 2025) |
Final Extension (Jul 11 - Aug 14, 2025) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional 1st Entry |
$209 | $219 | $239 | $249 |
| Additional Entry |
$209 | $219 | $239 | $249 |
| Additional Category* |
$149 | $159 | $179 | $189 |
| Results Announcement: Oct 16, 2025 | ||||
* You may submit an entry into multiple categories at the same time. The first Category will be charged as per the original submission fee. Additional categories (2 or more) will be charged as such.
Rather than increasing the fee for each entry, fees are only charged in order to cover administrative costs like printing, mailing and data organization. For this reason, each participant is charged a flat $30 annual administrative fee. When all participants pay the same low fee, those submitting more than one entry will actually pay less than if fees were on a sliding scale.
PROJECT DATE
Work submitted must have been created within the last 5 years.
| Benefits / Winning Levels | MUSE Design of the Year |
Platinum Winner |
Gold Winner |
Silver Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited Edition “Design of the Year” Statuette | YES | / | / | / |
| Exclusive “Design of the Year” Certification | YES | / | / | / |
| Seasonal Features on MUSE’s Winners Highlight Section | YES | / | / | / |
| Listed in Official Winner Press Release | YES | / | / | / |
| Priority Features on MUSE Design Awards e-Newsletter | YES | YES | / | / |
| Spotlighted Winner Article on Media Partner Site – Muse.World | YES | YES | YES | / |
| Dedicated Social Media Posts | YES | YES | YES | / |
| Access to Marketing & Promotional Materials | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Exclusive Access to Winner’s Interview | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Dedicated Winner’s Profile / Page | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Eligible to Purchase Collectable MUSE Statuette | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Winner Certificate | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| Digital Winner Badge | YES | YES | YES | YES |
Being recognized by MUSE is such a great honor and this is an inspiration for me to do better. Securing a win is bound to provide global recognition and proper positioning for my brand.
~ Ayomide Adeyemo, Creative Director of 54Folks
Thank you so much! Winning the MUSE Design Awards is an incredible honor, and it’s deeply meaningful to us. This award represents not only recognition of creativity and innovation but also acknowledges the hard work and dedication of our entire team.
~ Ibrahim Mohamad, Head of Design and Founder of Luxurious Interior Design
Winning the MUSE Design Awards is a profound honor for both me and Functional Form Block Allies (FFBA). This award reinforces our confidence when presenting to clients, showing that our values and designs resonate globally.
~ Qijun Nie, Founder & Lead Designer of Functional Form Block Allies (FFBA)
We are truly grateful to the MUSE Design Awards for this prestigious honor. Winning this award holds significant meaning for us personally, as well as for our company and team. For MUUS, this competition is not just about recognition but serves as a tangible symbol of our hard work.
~ Yi Ching Wang, Founder of MUUS
Winning the MUSE Design Award is a profound honor and recognition of the hard work and creativity of my team and collaborators. It validates our commitment to pushing design boundaries and reinforces our belief in creating meaningful, community-focused spaces.
~ Xudong Zhu, Co-Founder of T.E.N and OnLand Studio
Winning the 2024 MUSE Design Awards is an incredible honor for me, my company, and my team. It signifies recognition of our dedication to excellence and innovation in design. We're excited to build on this success and create even more inspiring and impactful designs in the future.
~ Jonathan Eav, Founder & Executive Director of The Eav’s Group
We're thrilled about this achievement! Our team put in a tremendous amount of effort on this design and launch, and receiving this award is incredibly validating.
~ Heather Lutz, Founder of AromaTech
Winning the MUSE Design Awards is a tremendous honor and validation for our team's hard work and creativity. It not only recognizes our commitment to innovative and contextually sensitive design but also strengthens our resolve to continue pushing the boundaries of what architecture can achieve.
~ Nobuaki Miyashita, CEO of MR STUDIO Co., Ltd.
To uphold IAA’s mission, MUSE Design Awards strives to keep the awards financially accessible and its judging process impartial. To further accommodate professionals of varying disciplines, numerous categories are made available to entrants.
MUSE Design Awards also keeps its submission process simple, and everything can be completed online. When an entrant wins, they would not need to pay any acceptance fees to have their achievement announced globally.
Gain international exposure and recognition for your design work.
Enhance your professional reputation by showcasing your expertise to a global audience.
Have your work evaluated impartially by a panel of esteemed industry experts and design leaders.
Enjoy five years of recognition with your work prominently featured on the MUSE Awards website.
Win the respect and admiration of your peers and colleagues in the design community.
Custom-designed MUSE statuette for your award collection each year.
Enjoy a hassle-free submission process without any acceptance fees.
Submit your work easily through our user-friendly online platform.
Benefit from affordable entry fees that make participation accessible to all.
The MUSE Design Awards offer a wide range of categories to showcase various design disciplines.
Winners have the opportunity to share insights in an exclusive interview featured on Muse.World, our Media Partner's website.
Enhance your portfolio with award-winning projects, making you more attractive to clients and employers.
Garner media coverage and exposure through MUSE Design Awards' extensive network.
Recognize the hard work and dedication of your creative team or agency.
Elevate your personal or company brand image through association with MUSE.
Showcase your talent on a global stage, reaching audiences beyond borders.
Open doors to future projects, collaborations, and career opportunities.
Attract potential clients who value excellence and innovation in design.
Be part of a movement that elevates and celebrates the artistry of creative professionals worldwide.
Stand out in a competitive market by showcasing your award-winning designs.
Join a community that celebrates and honors excellence in design.
