The Best Use of Color In Interiors category celebrates projects that demonstrate an exceptional understanding and innovative application of color — whether through bold, expressive palettes or subtle, balanced compositions. This award acknowledges designers who use color not just as decoration, but as an integral design tool that enhances aesthetics, functionality, and the human experience within a space.

• Age Limit: There is no age limit for this category.
• Participation: Free of charge.
• Application Mode: All entries must be submitted digitally through the official WADE Application Form.
• Multiple Categories:
  • You may apply for more than one category.
  • For each category, fill a separate Application Form.
  • The same project may be submitted in a maximum of two categories.
• Who Can Apply: Open to all qualified Indian women architects and interior designers (working as partner, employee, or independent practitioner).

• Submit one completed project (completed in or after 2024).

• The A2 entry file must include the following (clearly mentioned at the top):
  • Project Category
  • Project Title
  • Date of Completion
• Project Brief (keep concise):
  • Client’s brief and project objective
  • Design approach and how objectives were achieved
  • Challenges faced and how they were overcome
  • Motive behind the color choices, the intended impact
  • How the client or users benefited from the design outcome.
• Include drawings, plans, images, and captions on the same A2 sheet.
  • Use original photographs 3D renders or visualizations are not allowed.
• Refer to the sample project layout provided at the end of the page for clarity.

• To ensure unbiased evaluation:
  🚫 Do NOT mention your name, firm name, logo, or any identifiable detail on the entry files. Entries violating this anonymity rule will be disqualified immediately.

• If you are submitting a project executed under your firm or employer, attach a Declaration Letter signed by the Principal Architect / Designer confirming your contribution.
  • File Format: PDF
  • Max Size: 2 MB

  👉 [Click here] to view and download the Declaration Letter Format

1. Fill out the THE WADE ASIA Application Form
2. Upload the following:
   • One (1) single A2 entry file in PDF format (Maximum file size 6 MB)
   • Declaration Letter (only if applicable, Maximum file size 2 MB)
   • Your Photograph: A clear, recent portrait photograph in JPG or PNG format (maximum file size 2 MB).
3. Upon successful submission, a USER ID will be sent to your registered email. Please save this USER ID for all future communication.

By submitting your entries, you confirm that:

• The projects are your original work, or you have made the maximum contribution to their completion.
• Projects that have already won a WADE Award are not eligible for re-submission.

• The WADE Survey Form is mandatory and needs to be filled only once.
• If applying for multiple categories, simply tick the checkbox in the Application form stating that you have already completed the survey.

Before you begin filling out the Application form, prepare your entry file, declaration letter and your photograph as per the specified file size and format requirements. This will make the submission process quicker, smoother, and error-free.

• Selection and finalization of any category for the competition will be at the discretion of the organizers, based on the quantity and quality of submissions.
• Finalists will be required to attend the Final LIVE Jury Presentation Round in New Delhi. (Details and schedule will be communicated to all the finalists.)

📞 Contact: Ms. Deepshikha Ghosh – 9999612977
📧 Email: award@wadeasia.com