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The American National Design Awards, founded in 2000, are funded and awarded by Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. There are seven official design categories, and three additional awards. Supplemental awards can be given at the discretion of the jury or institution.

The seven official design categories are:

• Architecture Design
• Communications Design
• Fashion Design (created in 2003)
• Interior Design (created in 2005)
• Interaction Design (created for 2009)
• Landscape Design
• Product Design

The three additional awards categories are:

• Lifetime Achievement
• Design Patron (created in 2001)
• Design Mind (created in 2005)

The supplemental categories include:

• People's Design Award (created in 2006)
• Special Commendation (Awarded in 2008)
• Special Jury Commendation (created in 2005, but omitted in 2008)
• American Original (Awarded in 2000 and 2002 only)

Selection criteria

The selection criteria for all of the awards are excellence, innovation, and enhancement of the quality of life. Individual candidates must be citizens or long-term residents of the United States and have been practicing design for at least 7 years. Corporations and institutions must have their headquarters in the United States. Honorees are selected for a body of realized work, not for any one specific project.

Candidates are proposed by an official Nominating Committee and are invited to submit materials for a jury's review. Submissions consist of resumes, portfolios, publications by and about the candidates, and professional-quality audio-visual samples.

Jury

The jurors are chosen by the museum based on their prominence and expertise in the design world. Once selected, jurors are briefed on the Museum mission and criteria for the Awards. Decisions are asked to be based on the core criteria: excellence, innovation, and contribution to the quality of life. Museum staff does not enter into the selection process.

The jury meets over a two-day period to thoroughly review every submission. The submissions are assessed in terms of the work's relationship to and impact on contemporary life. Special emphasis is placed on the extent to which the nominee's designs and achievements have benefit the general public.

Purpose

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The National Design Awards program highlights achievements in various design disciplines, emphasizing their role in addressing societal challenges and shaping the built and natural environment. Established to foster a broader appreciation of design, the program seeks to educate the public about the importance of design and encourage innovation and excellence.

In addition to the Awards ceremony and gala, the program includes an annual series of educational initiatives organized by the Cooper-Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum’s Education Department. These initiatives include lectures, roundtables, workshops, and fairs that showcase the work and perspectives of the award recipients, aiming to inspire future generations and promote a deeper understanding of design’s impact on society.

People's Design Award

In 2006, the first ever People's Design Award was created in order to give the general public a chance to nominate and vote for their favorite design. Individuals can nominate and vote for their favorite designers via the official website.

Recipients

External links

• National Design Awards Gallery
• Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum
• People's Design Award
• Smithsonian Institution

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