AIDA
Global AI Design Awards

Integrating AI into interior design, powered by smart tech and sustainability, to reshape the future of living spaces.
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Competition Theme

AI Design for Better Living

Duration

July 2025-March 2026

Overview

The AIDA Global AI Interior Design Competition invites talent worldwide to explore AI's potential in interior design under the themeAI Design for a Better Life . Open to design enthusiasts, professionals, students, and teams, entries must integrate smart technology and sustainability principles , using Homestyler’s AI Design Platform exclusively. Submissions should be original, based on complete floor plans, with no design style restrictions. Participants must document how they utilized AI for layout planning, material selection, and energy efficiency simulations.

Organizer: Homestyler
Guiding Organizations:
Furniture & Decoration Industry Chamber of Commerce, China ,Chinese Interior Decoration Association,Italian Industrial Design Association.

Competition Timeline

Submission Submission

July 1, 2025-October 31, 2025
* Continuous submission until the end of the voting period

Voting Voting

November 1, 2025-December 31, 2025

Judging Judging

January 1, 2026 - February 28, 2026

Announcement Announcement

March 1, 2026 - March 31, 2026

Awards & Price

Awards & Price

Competition Rules

Competition Rules

Global Expert Judges' Video Addresses

  • Luciano Galimberti

  • Matteo Ingaramo

  • Sooshin Choi

  • Clemens Lindner

Global Expert Judges

Luciano Galimberti, President of the ADI (Italian Industrial Design Association)

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Judging Panel

Luciano Galimberti Luciano Galimberti

President of ADI (Italian Industrial Design Association)

Matteo Ingaramo Matteo Ingaramo

Head of the Industrial Design Department, Politecnico di Milano

Sooshin Choi Sooshin Choi

Dean, Industrial Design, SCAD | Provost & Vice President at the College for Creative Studies | Former Vice President, IDSA

Liang Jianguo Liang Jianguo

Zhizao·Zhong Founder Internationally renowned designer

Stefano Paiocchi Stefano Paiocchi

Designer and AI Researcher at Zaha Hadid Architects

Clemens Lindner Clemens Lindner

Designer and AI Researcher at Zaha Hadid Architects

Evaluation Criteria

  • Innovation

    Demonstrates a deep understanding of AI design through the effective use of AI technology and innovative applications (40%)

  • Functionality

    The design should possess real practical value, showcasing high feasibility and implementability (30%)

  • Aesthetics

    The design should exhibit a high level of aesthetic quality, with harmonious and natural color and material combinations (30%)

Web Submission Process

Step 1: Step 1:

Select 'Submit Now' on the page or visit 'Community - Challenges' at the top of the PC to select the AIDA challenge.

Step 2: Step 2:

Choose designs that meet the competition requirements to register and submit.

Step 3: Step 3:

After successful submission, you can view your submitted works in the "My" Note: If you need to make changes, please go to the "My" to edit and modify your submitted designs.

App Submission Process

Step 1: Step 1:

Select 'Submit Now' on the page or Navigate to the design page and find the AIDA category challenge under Design Challenges.

Step 2: Step 2:

Select a challenge, enter the event, and click “Join Now” to submit your design project.

Step 3: Step 3:

After successful submission, you can view your submitted works in the "My" Note: If you need to make changes, please go to the "My" to edit and modify your submitted designs.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • I’m not a professional in interior design but I'm interested in AI design. Can I still participate?

    Yes. The competition is open to anyone or any team globally who has a keen interest in AI interior design, regardless of professional background. As long as you can use the Homestyler platform to complete your work, you are eligible to participate.

  • Can students form teams to compete if the members come from different schools?

    Yes. There are no restrictions regarding schools for teams consisting of students and faculty from design institutions.

  • How to find the exclusive model for the "AIDA" competition?

    Visit Homestyler Tools, go to the Decorate section, and search for "AIDA".

  • How can the Homestyler logo be applied to design?

    You can start with the ruler shape of the logo and the color combinations of the color palette. By using various methods such as spatial proportions and color combinations, you can directly incorporate these elements into your design to clearly reflect the fusion of creativity and brand spirit.

  • If my design has already been published on other platforms, can I still participate?

    Yes, but submissions must be original and free of copyright disputes to ensure the uniqueness and innovation of the work.

  • How can I correct errors in my personal information during registration?

    Access "My Workspace" and go to "Settings" to make changes.

  • How can I make secondary modifications to my submitted design?

    Please ensure that it is still within the submission period. You can go to "My Workspace" to edit and modify your submitted designs.

  • How will the judges evaluate the designs? What are the scoring criteria?

    The judges will evaluate based on the following criteria:
    1. Innovation: Effectively use AI technology to propose unique and novel interior design concepts and methods, demonstrating a profound understanding and innovative application of AI design.
    2. Practicality: The design should have real practical value, fully meeting users' functional needs, and demonstrating high feasibility and implementability.
    3. Aesthetics: The design should exhibit a high level of aesthetic quality, with harmonious and natural color and material combinations, creating a comfortable, beautiful, and elegant spatial atmosphere.

  • What is the ratio of voting and judge scoring?

    The evaluation will be conducted by a panel of professional judges and public judges, with a weight ratio of 7:3.

  • How will the prizes be distributed after the competition?

    The awards will be distributed within one month after the public announcement period ends.

Join the Competition & Claim Your Prize!

Whether you're an experienced designer or just starting out, this is your chance to stand out, gain visibility, and win valuable rewards with your AI-enhanced interior design work.