Timeline
| 25 November 2024 | Open for Submissions |
| 30 December 2024 | Early Bird Deadline, 2359 hrs (GMT +8) |
| 7 February 2025 | Standard Rate Deadline, 2359 hrs (GMT +8) |
| 28 February 2025 | Final Call Deadline, 2359 hrs (GMT +8) |
| March 2025 | Online Screening |
| May 2025 | Winners Notification |
| 2 & 3 July 2025 | Second Screening |
| 18 September 2025 | 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
(Co-branded with Singapore Fashion Council)
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: Silver Futures
With Singapore’s ageing population, 1 in 4 will be aged 65 and above by 2030. This category celebrates designs that enhance the quality of life for older adults: promoting independence, accessibility, and social connection. It focuses on products, services, and spaces that meet their needs, empowering them to live with dignity and ease. Submissions may include assistive and accessible products, spaces, healthcare tools, as well as social engagement platforms that enhance the lives of older adults.
Fees
Each submission is required to follow through the award process and no withdrawal is allowed after submissions are closed.
SUBMISSION FEE
From 25 November 2024 – 30 December 2024, enjoy 25% off during the Early Bird Promotion.
From 8 February 2025 – 28 February 2025, a late fee of 25% will be incurred.
All fees will be reflected automatically on the awards platform.
| No. of Submissions | MSME/NPO/NGO* | Regular |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $375 | $500 |
| 2 | $675 | $900 |
| 3 | $967.50 | $1,290 |
| 4 | $1,200 | $1,600 |
| 5 | $1,350 | $1,800 |
*NPOs and NGOs may be required to provide verification of their entity type upon submission (eg. ROS, ACRA).
AWARD-WINNER’S PACKAGE FEE (COMPULSORY PER WINNING PROJECT)
| MSME/NPO/NGO | Regular | |
|---|---|---|
| DBCS Corporate Member | $3,600 | $5,100 |
| Non-Member | $4,800 | $6,300 |
For more information about joining DBCS Membership, please visit here.
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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