The Asia-Pacific Space Designers Association (APSDA) is thrilled to announce the highly anticipated APSDA Awards 2025 and the official launch of the Asia Pacific Interior Designers’ Accreditation Program (AP-ID-AP), set to take place at the Manila Interior Design Summit (MIDS) 2024 organised by the Philippines Institute of Interior Designers (PIID). The event will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at 5 p.m. (GMT +8) at The Playground, Bench Tower, Manila, Philippines.
The AP-ID-AP is one of the most important initiatives for the Interior Design fraternity in the Asia Pacific region. This is a collaborative effort by 14 national-level interior design associations that are full members within APSDA. With a shared commitment to elevate the competency level of the Interior Design professionals in the region, AP-ID-AP aims to establish a comprehensive, standardized framework for accrediting, evaluating, and continuously improving the interior design profession.
The AP-ID-AP initiative includes two classes of accreditation: Group A and Group B. The application process for Group A (APSDA Member Economies with a Common Assessment Scheme) began on March 28, 2024, and is currently ongoing. Requirements for Group A applicants include:
- Valid Membership Certificate of the applicant’s respective economy’s associations
- Valid Legislation or Accreditation Certificate of the applicant’s respective economy
The application for Group B (APSDA Member Economies without a Common Assessment Scheme) will commence on July 20, 2024. Requirements for Group B applicants include:
- Valid Membership Certificate from the applicant’s respective economy’s association
- A minimum of three (3) years of undergraduate degrees or equivalent in interior design/interior architecture/architecture
- A minimum of three (3) years of postgraduate professional working experience
- A professional portfolio
Alongside the AP-ID-AP, APSDA Awards 2025, commencing in January 2025, will serve as a biennial design award to honour elite personalities and celebrate the finest projects of the interior design profession in Asia and the Asia Pacific regions. This prestigious event is a significant milestone for interior architects and interior designers, promoting excellence by providing an opportunity for international recognition and showcasing their exceptional work. The objectives of the APSDA Awards are:
- To recognize and honour the most outstanding interior architects and interior designers in the Asia-Pacific.
- To highlight the best-designed spaces in the region.
- To promote high professional standards within the interior design industry.
In the upcoming APSDA Awards, alongside existing categories such as ‘Project of the Year’ and ‘Personality of the Year’, new categories and updated judging criteria will be introduced. The sub-category under ‘Project of the Year’ – Residential has been further categorized based on size, distinguishing between different scales. These additions aim to enhance the scope of recognition within the interior design profession across Asia and the Asia-Pacific regions.
1. ‘Project of the Year’ Category
- Entertainment & Leisure
- Exhibition
- Food & Beverages
- Hospitality
- Public
- Retail
- Residential (Apartment/Condo)
- Residential (Show Units)
- Residential (Landed) – Small (<150 sqm) – Big (>150 sqm)
- Workspace
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2. ‘Personality of the Year’ Category
- Designer
- Young Designer
- Design Educator
- Design Journalists
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3. Best Project of the Countries/Territories Category
This category recognises excellence by selecting one winning project per country/territory from the ‘Project of the Year’ category. Each selected project represents the pinnacle of achievement within its respective region, highlighting innovation, creativity, and impactful design solutions. To qualify, countries/territories must have a minimum of five distinct entries (not from the same company), ensuring a diverse representation of exceptional interior design across Asia and the Asia-Pacific regions. The Best Project of the Countries/Territories category celebrates the cultural diversity and unique design perspectives that enrich the interior design profession on a global scale.
4. Interior Products of the Year Category
- Residential Furniture
- Contract Furniture
- Space Lighting
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In addition to the existing criteria, a new judging criterion focusing on sustainability has been introduced to assess the environmental impact and eco-friendliness of entries. This criterion aims to recognise projects that demonstrate a commitment to environmental sustainability by promoting responsible resource use and minimizing negative ecological footprints.
Anticipate a groundbreaking event with the approaching APSDA Awards 2025 and AP-ID-AP official launch, setting new benchmarks in interior design excellence across the Asia-Pacific region. Join us at the Manila Interior Design Summit 2024, where the best in design will be honoured, paving the way for a more vibrant and sustainable industry landscape.
Explore the opportunities with AP-ID-AP and take the first step towards accreditation by registering through our website. Click HERE to apply!
For more information on the APSDA Awards 2025, please visit our APSDA Awards webpage HERE.
