THE AYDA AWARDS
About
Founded in 2008, AYDA (formerly known as the Asia Young Designer Awards) is an international symbol of socially conscious communities and a hallmark of excellent designs. We are committed to raising the next generation of socially conscious design leaders by honouring the most well-designed and innovative solutions in the world of spatial design..
It serves as a platform to inspire students of these disciplines to develop their skills through cross-learning opportunities and networking with key industry players, as well as their fellow peers in the region.
Since then, AYDA has grown in terms of reach and stature, and has now established itself as one of the premier design awards, having received more than 47,000 entries from over 1,200 tertiary education institutions to date, across 16 different geographical locations.
Over the years, AYDA has impacted thousands of young and talented student designers, presenting them with various opportunities to engage with renowned speakers and key figures in the design industry. The platform has enabled the participants to gain first-hand industry knowledge, personalised coaching, mentoring and skills-building through various workshops by experienced lecturers and industry professionals. To top things off, the AYDA Designer of the Year wins an all expenses paid, 3-week placement at Harvard University’s Graduate School of Design’s Design Discovery Program.
THE AYDA AWARDS
Building Passionate Design Communities Since 2008
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THE AYDA JOURNEY
The AYDA journey is a one and a half year experience which nurtures socially-conscious designers who design with the needs of the community at heart. Designers start their journey by competing at the national level. National Gold Winners then go on to represent their country in the AYDA International Finale to compete for the title of AYDA Designer of the Year.
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International Finale
An annual finale where International Finalists gather from all over the world to learn, present and compete for the title of AYDA Designer of the Year. The 3 day event is packed with opportunities for International Finalists to exchange ideas, perspectives and grow. The events include sharing sessions by renowned design experts, mentoring sessions and study tours to renowned architectural and cultural attractions. .
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AYDA XChange
A collection of national and regional events (both virtual and in-person) aimed at empowering young designers by creating platforms for experienced design experts to share insights with the younger generation. Practising designers, lecturers and mentors all unite under this program to ensure holistic impact across the design industry.
Regional Judging
PRIZES
GOLD AWARD**
SILVER AWARD
Bronze Award
**National Gold Winners will represent their countries in the Architectural/ Interior Design
category at
the AYDA International Awards*, around the month of June/ July 2026.
*The program may be physical or virtual, depending on the winners’ visa status and availability.
Previous Winners
SYAZWINA BTE A RAHMAN
AWARD INTERIOR DESIGN, GOLD
LIM GIA ZHUN
AWARD INTERIOR DESIGN, SILVER
NURIN DIYANAH BTE AWALUDIN
AWARD INTERIOR DESIGN, BRONZE
ROSSALINDA
AWARD INTERIOR DESIGN, Best Color Choice
DELACE KOH
AWARD INTERIOR DESIGN, Best Green InnovationContact Us
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