Judging Criteria

AIDEA entries are reviewed through a balanced framework that considers design quality, relevance, and impact.

The evaluation process is designed to respond to changing creative, technical, social, economic, and ecological expectations. Not every criterion applies equally to every submission, but together they help create a fair structure for expert review.

Each juror brings individual professional knowledge to the process, while remaining committed to an impartial and thoughtful evaluation of every entry.

Core Evaluation Areas

• Innovation: originality, fresh thinking, and contribution beyond what already exists.
• Aesthetics: quality of form, composition, materiality, finish, and visual expression.
• Functionality: usability, clarity of purpose, safety, and practical performance.
• Ergonomics: the quality of interaction between the design and its user.
• Durability: longevity, build quality, and long-term value.
• Impact: social, cultural, commercial, or human benefit created by the design.
• Utility: how effectively the solution meets its intended need.
• Ecological compatibility: environmental awareness and responsible design thinking.
• Feasibility: realism of production, execution, and implementation at scale.
• Emotional value: the ability of the design to create delight, connection, or memorable experience.

Scoring and Jury Review

AIDEA uses a 1 to 100 scoring framework. Entries are reviewed by jurors whose expertise matches the relevant category, and projects are presented in a way that supports unbiased and independent assessment.

The AIDEA jury is composed of experienced industry professionals across architecture, interior, product, and related design practice, selected for their leadership, experience, and contribution to their fields.