2023 categories
Deadline Extended! Get your submissions in by January 31st!
metaverse destination
The most groundbreaking architecture and design in an existing metaverse.
out of this world
A far-reaching, imagined design, experience, or object not bound by real-world physics such as “Dreamscapes” and architecture that could not exist in the physical world.
workplace extension
Innovative examples of unique corporate workplace experiences created inside a metaverse or spatial web environment
digital twinning
Excellence in the creation and application of an identical digital twin to a physical space.
ai-generated design
Process-driven innovation where artificial intelligence is used to supplement the architect or designers’ craft to create bold new work.
immersive digital art
Work that leverages immersive digital landscapes in conjunction with existing photography or as a standalone to convey powerful architecture and design ideas.
unreal advertising
Work that has been published at the time of entry that leverages immersive digital landscapes in conjunction with existing photography or as a standalone for use in a print, digital, video, or motion graphic advertisement.
best use of blockchain & tokens
Creative and innovative use of blockchain technology and/or blockchain-based tokens (NFTs) in the execution of an architecture or design-focused project or product.
“BUILT” CATEGORIES
Eligible entries must exist in a metaverse or spatial web environment at the time of entry submission. A metaverse or spatial web environment is defined, for the purposes of the submission, as any 3-dimensional digital location that enables real-time immersive interaction between two or more individual digital participants.
commercial
Spaces used by customers/clients and employees; including workplace, retail/showroom, healthcare, education, recreation, and public works.
residential
Private living spaces, including single-family and multi-family.
hospitality
Spaces used for commercial premises within service industries, including restaurants, bars, clubs, casinos, cafés, spas, lounges, and more.
experiential
A branded environment that tells a story and engages users through physical surroundings.
product
Furniture, seating, outdoor, lighting, flooring, kitchen & bath, fabric & wall covering, architectural products, office, accessories, artwork, and more.
“UNBUILT” CATEGORIES
Eligible entries include any 3-dimensional design files that suit the defined category that were created in advance of the eligibility date.
commercial
Spaces used by customers/clients and employees; including workplace, retail/showroom, healthcare, education, recreation, and public works.
residential
Private living spaces, including single-family and multi-family. |
hospitality
Spaces used for commercial premises within service industries, including restaurants, bars, clubs, casinos, cafés, spas, lounges, and more.
experiential
A branded environment that tells a story and engages users through physical surroundings.
product
Furniture, seating, outdoor, lighting, flooring, kitchen & bath, fabric & wall covering, architectural products, office, accessories, artwork, and more.
STUDENT CATEGORY
Calling all students and aspiring designers of the future. Submit your most exciting, forward-looking designs across all categories. Student entries will be eligible for the Special Recognition Student of the Future award.
Tessa Bain, co-founder of awards partner digby, explains what type of work can be submitted to the MAD Awards
*Please note, categories may be renamed, consolidated, or eliminated (and entries reassigned) at the jury's discretion. All information and images should appear exactly how you want it to be shown digitally and in print.