Spatial Design Jury
- D&AD Awards 2025
The design of permanent and temporary spaces, including installations, architecture, interiors and urban areas.
Judges will be considering how the space works operationally as well as aesthetically.
Spaces that blend physical and digital worlds through the use of technology are eligible here.
Fully virtual spaces should be submitted into Gaming & Virtual Worlds, Digital Design, or Experiential.
NoneHave a look at the subcategories below and download the entry kit for more information.
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Subcategories
You can enter your work in the following subcategories.
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5601 - Exhibitions and Trade Shows
The design of permanent or temporary exhibitions and trade fairs, where a selection of items are organised and displayed to the public. Includes the use of AR, VR and MR technology to experience the physical space in a new way. The design and execution of the space will be judged here, not the subject matter. -
5602 - Installations
Permanent or temporary constructions that are designed to occupy and transform an entire room or space, so that they become part of the built environment. Includes the use of AR, VR and MR technology to create immersive and multiscreen installations for an on-site audience. The design and execution of the space will be judged here, not the subject matter. -
5603 - Sets & Stages
The design of sets and stages used for theatre, concerts, festivals, dance or other productions. Includes set design that supports corporate and commercial events. -
5604 - Hospitality Interiors
The interior design of spaces created to entertain, such as hotels, nightclubs, bars, cafes, lounges, restaurants and members clubs. Includes designs that feature AR, VR or MR technology to blend real and virtual worlds. -
5605 - Workplace Interiors
The interior design of offices, co-working spaces and other workplace environments. Includes designs that feature AR, VR or MR technology to blend real and virtual worlds. -
5606 - Public Spaces
The design of spaces in the public realm, where the impact on community and the surrounding area has been prioritised. Includes temporary and permanent structures, landscape, playgrounds, event spaces and community hubs. -
5607 - Retail Interiors
The interior design of physical retail spaces, pop-ups and digitally-driven stores. Includes visual merchandising, window displays and designs that feature AR, VR or MR technology to blend real and virtual worlds. -
5608 - Architecture - New Build
Architectural design for new buildings. Including cultural, housing, commercial, retail, healthcare, education, transport, leisure and infrastructure. -
5609 - Architecture - Refurbishment
Architectural design for refurbished or restructured buildings. Including cultural, housing, commercial, retail, healthcare, education, transport, leisure and infrastructure. -
5610 - Responsible Spaces
Permanent or temporary buildings, structures and spaces that have been designed to have minimal impact on the surrounding landscape and ecosystem. For example, work that applies circular design principles or uses sustainable building practices and materials. A fourth judging criteria applies to this subcategory: Is it responsible? -
5611 - Creative Use of Budget
Work that brings a creative idea to life, where the output exceeds expectations set by a low budget. Includes pro bono work. You will need to state the budget and justify your reasons for entering here. If the work was done pro bono, you will need to state the total spend.