International award · United States · 1980
IDEA
submission guide.
Organized by IDSA, IDEA considers innovation, user experience, form, manufacturing, sustainability and social impact across many product and service fields.
Visit official siteJury dimensions
- — Innovation
- — User experience
- — Aesthetics & form
- — Sustainability
- — Technology & manufacturing
- — Social impact
Submission route
From fit to submission,
keep the evidence clear.
- 01
Register and choose the category
- 02
Submit images, English description and evidence
- 03
Complete preliminary or final review stages as required
- 04
Confirm award level and plan communication
Categories
Consumer TechnologyCommercial & IndustrialMedical & ScientificSustainable DesignInteractiveService DesignPackagingFurnitureDesign Strategy
Materials and physical review
- Main and supporting images showing product and use
- English explanation of innovation, user experience and impact
- Research, technical, manufacturing and sustainability evidence
- Optional video, interaction demo or physical sample
Physical requirements: Physical requirements vary by category and stage; some projects may need a finalist display or sample.
FAQs
Does IDEA only judge appearance?+
No. It looks at a broader product value including users, making, sustainability and social impact.
Can non-US companies enter IDEA?+
Yes, subject to the current category and eligibility rules.
