The National Design Awards, founded in 2000, are funded and awarded by Cooper-Hewitt, National 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)
Read more about National Design Awards: Recipients
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