Ready to showcase your visionary work and join the ranks of India’s design elite? The India Design Awards 2025 is your moment to shine. Follow this streamlined guide to navigate your submission and take the crucial step towards national recognition and industry acclaim.

Step-by-Step Guide to Your Nomination:

1. Initiate Your Journey: Nominate Now Your path begins with a click! Navigate to the ‘Nominate Now’ section on the IDA website. If you are a new participant, you’ll be guided to create a secure account. For returning innovators, a simple login will grant you access to your submission portal.
2. Select Your Arena: Choose the Right Category Browse our comprehensive list of award categories, carefully identifying the ones that best encapsulate your achievements, project, or field of profound contribution. We encourage you to select all relevant categories to maximise your impact. Once your selections are made, click ‘Next’ to proceed.
3. Articulate Your Vision: Complete Your Nomination Form This is your opportunity to compellingly present your work to our distinguished jury. You will be prompted to fill in mandatory details designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of your profile and your submission’s impact. The form meticulously covers:

• Personal/Professional Background: Share your journey, expertise, and the driving force behind your design philosophy.
• Key Contributions & Social Impact: Detail the innovation, problem-solving, and tangible positive influence of your design. Emphasise how your work resonates with societal needs.
• Supporting Documents: Enhance your narrative with compelling visuals. Upload high-resolution photos, impactful videos, and relevant social media links that bring your design to life and showcase its breadth.

4. Craft and Refine: Save Your Work We understand that ground breaking design takes time. You have the flexibility to save your entry as a draft and return to refine it at your convenience. All saved submissions can be easily accessed and edited under the ‘Edit Nomination Form’ section once you are logged into your account. Please ensure your submission is finalized before the stated deadline.

Important Considerations:

• Eligibility Period: The India Design Awards 2025 welcomes nominations showcasing work, initiatives, or impact that took place between June 2024 and July 2025. (Self-correction based on current date and award year)
• Final Submissions: All submitted entries are considered final. Please review your nomination carefully.

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