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EVALUATION CRITERIA
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Projects submitted to the GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN Awards are evaluated by an international jury of experts through a structured, rigorous, and impartial process, aligned with the standards of leading international design competitions.
Evaluation Process
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INDEPENDENT EVALUATION
Each project is independently reviewed by multiple international jurors.
STRUCTURED FRAMEWORK
The evaluation is based on a structured framework that analyzes projects according to their intent, execution, and impact.
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CONSOLIDATED RESULTS
Cross-analysis and result consolidation ensure a balanced, consistent, and rigorous assessment.
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INDEPENDENT EVALUATION
Each project is independently reviewed by multiple international jurors.
STRUCTURED FRAMEWORK
The evaluation is based on a structured framework that analyzes projects according to their intent, execution, and impact.
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CONSOLIDATED RESULTS
Cross-analysis and result consolidation ensure a balanced, consistent, and rigorous assessment.
What the Jury Evaluates
Each project is assessed holistically. The jury evaluates the project’s ability to express a clear intent, provide a relevant response, and generate real value for its users and environment.
Design Excellence
Does the project demonstrate a clear vision and strong design mastery, both in concept and execution?
Function and Experience
Does the project effectively fulfill its purpose and meaningfully enhance the user experience?
Innovation
Does the project offer a relevant approach, a new perspective, or added value beyond existing solutions?
Impact
Does the project contribute positively to its environment on a social, cultural, economic, or environmental level?
Coherence and Intent
Does the project clearly express a guiding idea and a consistent vision?
Quality of Execution
Do the level of detail, materials, and execution demonstrate overall mastery?
Contextual Relevance
Does the project respond intelligently to its environment, users, and contemporary challenges?
Clarity of Presentation
Does the submission effectively communicate the project through images, plans, and descriptions?
Design Excellence
Does the project demonstrate a clear vision and strong design mastery, both in concept and execution?
Function and Experience
Does the project effectively fulfill its purpose and meaningfully enhance the user experience?
Innovation
Does the project offer a relevant approach, a new perspective, or added value beyond existing solutions?
Impact
Does the project contribute positively to its environment on a social, cultural, economic, or environmental level?
Coherence and Intent
Does the project clearly express a guiding idea and a consistent vision?
Quality of Execution
Do the level of detail, materials, and execution demonstrate overall mastery?
Contextual Relevance
Does the project respond intelligently to its environment, users, and contemporary challenges?
Clarity of Presentation
Does the submission effectively communicate the project through images, plans, and descriptions?
Does the project accurately fulfill its initial intent while delivering tangible value to its users and context?
Scale: 0 to 10
● Evaluation by multiple international jurors
● Independent and cross-reviewed analysis
● No contact between jurors and participants
How to Maximize your Chances
The highest-rated projects are those that clearly communicate their intent, demonstrate strong decisions, and present a coherent, well-executed vision.
Clarify your intent from the start
Clearly explain the core idea of the project.
Structure your narrative
Present the project logically: context, intent, solution, result.
Demonstrate your decisions
Explain design choices, not just the final outcome.
Support your claims
Back up impact, performance, or innovation with concrete elements.
Select visuals with intention
Use clear, legible, and representative images.
Be concise and focused
A clear and targeted presentation facilitates evaluation.
NOTE
These criteria provide a general evaluation framework and may vary depending on the category.
Each project is assessed as a whole, based on its context, intent, and execution.
Submit a project that demonstrates real value.
Get your project recognized internationally.