IED Roma Design Awards is an award recognising the best projects developed each year within the Istituto Europeo di Design in Rome.

It was first established in 2019 at the initiative of Laura Negrini, Campus Director, with the aim of recognising talent and showcasing to the entire IED community and beyond the results of students’ commitment and creativity.

Eight categories compete for the award: Design, Fashion, Visual Arts - Visual Arts, Visual Arts - Performing Arts, Communication, Master's Programmes, Special Projects, and Interdisciplinary Theses.

The Award highlights the ability to contribute to meaningful change through one’s own ideas and was conceived with the intention of fostering and celebrating relationships across disciplines.

Discover below the winning projects from previous editions.

The Winners of the 2025 Edition

Visual and Interactive Arts

Rome

Final projects / thesis projects
Geographies of the Prototype and of a Self Found Elsewhere

Graphic Design and Visual Communication

Rome

Buona Domenica

Interior and Spatial design

Rome

SOUL

The Winners of the 2024 Edition

Graphic Design and Visual Communication

Rome

Final projects / thesis projects
NEIL - quand une personne n'est personne

Interior and Spatial design

Rome

Final projects / thesis projects
Interconnessi

Product and Service Design

Rome

Final projects / thesis projects
Moon Haven

The Winners of the 2023 Edition

Interaction Design and User Experience

Rome

Computer Generated Memories

Visual and Interactive Arts

Rome

Biobits: exploring living archives

Marketing and Communication

Rome

Acea in Onda

Interior and Spatial design

Rome

Amigdala – Ecosistema rigenerativo

Fashion Design and Styling

Rome

Crypto

Graphic Design and Visual Communication

Rome

MERCATO FUTURO - Quarto miglio

Accessories and Jewelry Design

Rome

Lace has spikes

The Winners of the 2022 Edition

Creative and Art Direction

Rome

PARKLI

IED Roma Design Awards Video

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The awards ceremony takes place in October at a venue outside IED and coincides with the Opening Ceremony of the academic year.
In addition to the IED community, the press, partner companies, previous winners and anyone else interested are invited.

Watch the videos from previous editions:

IRDA 2024
IRDA 2023
IRDA 2022
IRDA 2021
IRDA 2020
IRDA 2019

 

The shortlisted projects from each edition are compiled in a catalogue, which is presented not only to the prize winners but also to the press and partner organisations.

Catalogo IRDA 2024
Catalogo IRDA 2023
Catalogo IRDA 2022

Catalogo IRDA 2021
Catalogo IRDA 2020
Catalogo IRDA 2019