Timeline
| 15 November 2023 | Open for Submissions |
| 29 December 2023 |
End of Early Bird Promo, 2359 hrs (GMT +8) |
| 02 February 2024 | Submission Deadline |
| 01 March 2024 |
Final Extended Submission Deadline, 2359 hrs (GMT +8) |
| March 2024 | Online Screening |
| May 2024 | Award-Winners Notification |
| June 2024 | Second Screening (by jurors’ request) |
| August 2024 | Award Ceremony |
Categories
1. Architecture
Buildings, residential properties, office/industry spaces, retail/hospitality facilities, urban/landscape or other structures.
2. Digital Design
Apps/software, AR/VR, systems/service for public or professional use
3. Experience Design
Service innovations designed in a customer-centric way, all aspects of user experience interacting with products and services, the environment or facilities.
4. Fashion Design
Apparel, garment, footwear, jewelry, accessories, wearables, fashion & textiles.
5. Product Design
Automobiles/mobility vehicles, home appliances, office and home furniture, office and housing fixtures, building technology, food & beverage, equipment/machines, ICT equipment, consumer goods, healthcare tools & wearables, fashion & textile.
6. Spatial Design
Internal space and decoration of buildings, residential properties, office/industry spaces, retail/hospitality facilities, shops/showrooms, public spaces, civic spaces, outdoor pavilion, civic spaces, indoor/outdoor exhibitions, installations or other structures.
7. Sustainable Design
Any project that reduces or eliminates negative environmental impact through thoughtful designs and/or design processes. This concept can be applied across all design disciplines.
8. Visual Design
Visual communication, logo, tagline, typography, website, film/video, corporate identity, media, publishing, advertising campaign, annual reports, signage, events, and packaging.
9. Special Category: Health & Wellness
Products, spaces or services that promote a healthier lifestyle, address medical needs or enhance overall quality of life. Submissions may focus on aspects like accessibility, user-friendly interfaces, innovative technologies and aesthetically pleasing elements that contribute to a positive impact on individuals’ health and well-being.
Fees
Each submission is required to follow through the award process and no withdrawal is allowed after submissions are closed.
| Submission Fee | |
|---|---|
| SMEs (30/12 – 2/2) | $300 |
| Regular (30/12 – 2/2) | $400 |
| Late Fee SMEs (3/2 – 1/3) | $400 |
| Late Fee Regular (3/2 – 1/3) | $500 |
*Applicable for Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with annual sales turnover of $3M and below.
| AWARD-WINNER PACKAGE FEE (COMPULSORY FOR ALL AWARDED SUBMISSIONS) | |
|---|---|
| Award-Winner Type DBCS Corporate Member Non-DBCS Member |
Package fee for each awarded project/ SGD $5,100 $5,700 |
| MULTIPLE AWARD-WINNER PACKAGE FEE (FOR 3 OR MORE PACKAGES) | |
|---|---|
| Award-Winner Type DBCS Corporate Member Non-DBCS Member |
Package fee for each awarded project/ SGD $4,800 $5,300 |
For more information about joining DBCS Membership, please visit https://dbcsingapore.org/dbcscircle/
AWARD-WINNER PACKAGE
Submission Information
The following materials should be submitted via our online awards portal:
- Project description (150-250 words)
- Project Summary (max. 80 words; This will be used on our website, exhibition panels and/or other marketing collaterals.)
- Write-up based on each evaluation criteria (max. 100 words each)
- Contact details of designer company and client company (if applicable)
- 3-5 hi-res images (2MB each, JPEG, JPG or PNG only)
Terms & Conditions
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