Inquiry concerning fees associated with submissions
The Design of the Year program, a prestigious competition celebrating excellence in design, has announced its entry fees, deadlines, and discounts for the Product Design, Firm of the Year, and Architectural Photography categories.
For those aspiring designers and firms looking to participate, the student fee for each entry in the Design of the Year program is set at an affordable $80. Early birds can enjoy a 25% discount, bringing the submission fees down to $285 per category.
When it comes to firm size, the fees are calculated accordingly. Large firms with 49 or more employees will pay a professional regular fee of $440 per entry, while medium firms (10-49 employees) will pay $390, and small firms (less than 10 employees) will pay $340.
The professional regular fee for the Product Design of the Year program is $300 per entry, with the student fee remaining at $80.
In a move to encourage participation, the Design of the Year program offers an additional discount for entries submitted into multiple categories. By submitting the same project across different categories, participants can enjoy an extra 30% discount on the additional categories.
However, the fee structure for the Firm of the Year program was not specified in the provided information.
For those interested in Architectural Photography, the program offers a professional entry fee of $50 and a non-professional/student entry fee of $25. The Architectural Photography of The Year program also offers a 30% discount for entries submitted into multiple categories.
It's important to note that all programs have a deadline for entry, which is September 30, 2025. Exact fees, deadlines, and discounts for each category, as well as the fee structure for the Firm of the Year program, can be found on the official Design of the Year website or program materials.
For those seeking insights into typical fee structures and award program operations, feel free to ask, and I'll be happy to provide more information based on industry norms.
- Enthusiasts of architectural photography can submit their entries at a professional fee of $50 and a non-professional/student fee of $25 in the Architectural Photography category of the Design of the Year program.
- Those looking to showcase their product design, architecture, or lifestyle and home-and-garden projects can find the relevant fee details on the official Design of the Year website, and enjoy a 30% discount for entering multiple categories.
