SheDesigns National Competition by THE WADE ASIA is a global platform where thousands of women-led projects are submitted and hundreds showcased live. Entries are openly judged and debated by top industry leaders over three days, with projects exhibited for four days—making it one of the most influential women-centric design competitions.

Held annually during THE WADE ASIA Architecture Event, it brings together leading architects, interior designers, and thought leaders from across India for transparent, on-stage evaluation. Beyond awards, it offers visibility, mentorship, and inspiration.

Key Highlights:

• India’s largest women-centric design competition in architecture & interiors
• 3,000+ entries from women professionals and designpreneurs
• 200+ projects presented for LIVE jury evaluation
• 3 days of open jury sessions with leading architects & designers
• Diverse categories: residential, commercial, hospitality, retail, public, sustainable & more
• High visibility through live presentations, networking & recognition

By uniting talent, transparency, and top industry leaders, THE WADE ASIA stands as India’s and influential platform for women in design and architecture.

The ArchiDesign National Design Competition at THE WADE ASIA is the only competition in the world where several thousands of women-led projects are submitted, hundreds are showcased live. All the entries are judged and debated openly by the finest leaders—over three intense days—making it the biggest and most influential women-centric design competition globally. The projects of finalists are exhibited for four days.

“For a decade, we have not taken any partner for the ArchiDesign National Competition at THE WADE ASIA. We wanted to build a rock-solid foundation of credibility, clarity and trust. I am glad o see how this has shaped up in a decade, ready to take this movement to the world with strength and pride.” – Verticaa Dvivedi, Founder, THE WADE ASIA

SheDesigns National Competition by THE WADE ASIA is a global women-centric design platform where thousands of women-led projects are submitted and hundreds are showcased. Entries are judged and debated live by top industry leaders over three days, with finalist projects exhibited for four days.

“For a decade, we have not taken any partner for the SheDesigns National Competition. We wanted to build a rock-solid foundation of credibility, clarity and trust. I am glad to see how this has shaped up in a decade, ready to take this movement to the world with strength and pride.” – Verticaa Dvivedi, Founder, THE WADE ASIA

Scale of Participation

1. 3,000+ women-led projects submitted annually across architecture, interiors, and allied fields.
2. Unmatched global platform evaluating the widest range of women-led design projects.
3. Hosted alongside MATECIA Exhibition & India Furniture Conclave, spanning 4.5 lakh sq ft with 55,000+ visitors worldwide.

Sheer Magnitude of Live Showcasing

1. 200+ projects shortlisted and presented live on stage.
2. 3 days of continuous open jury sessions—the longest and most extensive live format for women in design.

Transparency & Credibility

1. Open jury evaluations conducted live before audiences—rare in global design competitions.
2. Judged by leading architects, designers, and thought leaders across India, ensuring credibility and visibility.

Global First, India’s Pride

1. THE WADE ASIA is the world’s largest platform for women in design & architecture; SheDesigns is its flagship.
2. A decade-long legacy of recognizing, mentoring, and showcasing women-led projects at an unmatched scale.

Holistic Categories & Inclusivity

1. Spans the full design spectrum—from students to professionals, and residential to sustainable innovation.
2. More than awards—a movement celebrating and documenting women-led development in the built environment.

Press Release, September 5, 2025, New Delhi: The ArchiDesign National Design Competition, the flagship of THE WADE ASIA, concluded in New Delhi from 21-24 August 2025 in New Delhi India with an extraordinary display of scale, talent, and transparency—cementing its stature as the largest competition for women in design and architecture in the world.

The ArchiDesign National Design Competition at THE WADE ASIA is the only competition in the world where several thousands of women-led projects are submitted, hundreds are showcased live. All the entries are judged and debated openly by the finest leaders—over three intense days—making it the biggest and most influential women-centric design competition globally. Exhibition of projects is for four days.

It takes place concurrently with main THE WADE ASIA Architecture Event, MATECIA Exhibition and India Furniture Conclave, that attracted more than 55000 visitors from all over India and 14 other countries. Dr Kiran Bedi, India’s first woman IPS and Former Governor Puducherry; Actor Randeep Hooda and Aurora Russi, Deputy Ambassador from Embassy of Italy graced the mega event.

Press Release | September 5, 2025, New Delhi:
The SheDesigns National Design Competition, flagship of THE WADE ASIA, concluded in New Delhi from 21–24 August 2025, showcasing exceptional scale, talent, and transparency—reinforcing its position as the world’s largest competition for women in design and architecture.

Held alongside THE WADE ASIA Architecture Event, MATECIA Exhibition, and India Furniture Conclave, the event drew 55,000+ visitors from India and 14 countries. Distinguished guests included Kiran Bedi, Randeep Hooda, and Aurora Russi.

4 Days | 7 Rooms | 25 Categories

From 21–23 August 2025, the competition unfolded over three intense days across seven parallel rooms, covering 25 categories. 200+ shortlisted projects were presented LIVE, creating an open platform for learning, recognition, and exchange.

Its open jury format—accessible to all—sets a global benchmark for transparency and knowledge-sharing.

Magnitude of Participation

• 3,000+ women-led projects annually across architecture, interiors & allied fields
• Unmatched global platform evaluating the widest range of women-led design work
• Held with MATECIA Exhibition & India Furniture Conclave across 5 lakh sq ft, attracting 55,000+ visitors worldwide

Eminent Jury 2025

A distinguished jury of leading architects and designers from across India—including Ratan Batliboi, Sonali Bhagwati, Hiren Patel, Prem Nath, Kayzad Shroff, and many more—brought exceptional expertise and credibility to the competition.

Special guests Ar. Sarosh Wadia (President, IIID National) and Ar. Dean D’Cruz (Mozaic Design, Goa) added further prestige.

“The jury process is the soul of THE WADE ASIA… their wisdom and integrity make this platform truly credible and inspiring.” – Verticaa Dvivedi, Founder, THE WADE ASIA

Categories of Recognition

• Architecture: Commercial, hospitality, healthcare, landscape, residential, public & more
• Interiors: Retail, offices, residential, healthcare, hospitality, lighting, healthy & safe design
• Special Awards: Sustainability, color, façade
• Future Voices: Young architects, interior designers & student projects
• Creative Arts: Painting & photography (young, amateur & professional)

25 Jury Sessions as 3-Day Master class

More than just awards, THE WADE ASIA competition fosters visibility, mentorship, and community. With top projects and eminent jurors, each live jury session became a masterclass in design through open critique and discussion.

For students and emerging professionals, it offered a rare opportunity to gain direct feedback from industry stalwarts.

The 2025 edition set new benchmarks for design competitions, reinforcing THE WADE ASIA’s vision to document, showcase, and empower women in design at an unmatched scale—while reaffirming its position as India’s largest, most credible, and influential platform for women in design and architecture.

About THE WADE ASIA

THE WADE ASIA is India’s leading architecture event and the world’s largest platform for women in design. Founded in 2016 by Verticaa Dvivedi, it has grown into a decade-strong movement celebrating creativity, connections, and commerce in the built environment.

Held alongside the MATECIA Exhibition, it brings together 9,000+ architects and designers with top brands, thought leaders, and innovators—serving as a powerful platform connecting design and business.

Magnitude of Participation

• 3,000+ women-led projects submitted every year across architecture, interiors, and allied categories.
• No other women-centric design competition globally documents and evaluates such a wide range of projects annually.
• The event takes place with MATECIA Exhibition and India Furniture Conclave in 5 lac sqft area and 55000+ visitors from India and other countries.

Eminent Jury of 2025

The credibility of the competition was reinforced by the presence of the best jury members from across India, including:

• Ratan Batliboi , Qutub Mandviwala, Yatin Patel
• Sonali Bhagwati, Sachin Rastogi, Anil Badan
• Hartmut Wurster, Manish Banker, Alhad Gore, Soumitra Mazumder
• Sabeena Khanna, Harmeet Singh Issar, Anuprita Dixit
• Hiren Patel, Gurjit Singh Matharoo, Vivek Singh Rathore
• Prem Nath, Sapna Agarwal, Anjan Gupta, Amit Porwal
• Renu Khanna, Kayzad Shroff, Prashant Sutaria
• Arjun Hablani, Vinay Panjwani, Ananta Singh Raghuvanshi
• And many more eminent names from across the design and architecture fraternity

This stellar jury pool brought together decades of expertise and lent immense weight to the competition’s credibility. Special guests like Ar Sarosh Wadia, President, IIID National and Ar Dean D’Cruz, Mozaic Design Goa added blessings to the entire event.

“The jury process is the soul of THE WADE ASIA. My heartfelt thanks to every jury member whose wisdom, time, and integrity make this competition the most credible and inspiring platform for women in design.” – Verticaa Dvivedi, Founder, THE WADE ASIA

Categories of Recognition

The competition’s 25 award categories included:

• Architecture: Commercial, Hospitality, Healthcare, Landscape, Residential (up to and above 3000 sq ft), Public Buildings and more
• Interiors: Retail, Corporate & Private Offices, Residential Apartments, Villas, Healthcare & Hospitality Interiors, Lighting in Interiors, Healthy & Safe Interiors
• Special Awards: Most Sustainable Design, Best Use of Colour, Fascinating Façade
• Future Voices: Young Architect, Young Interior Designer, Student Projects
• Creative Arts: Painting (Young & Excellence) and Photography (Amateur & Professional)

WADE’s 25 Jury Sessions become MasterClass for 3 days

The ArchiDesign National Competition by THE WADE ASIA has always been more than about awards—it is about visibility, mentorship, and community.

Given the top quality of projects and top jurors from design domain, each jury session became a masterclass for even seasoned attendees in design, as projects are debated and critiqued live. For young participants, especially students and emerging professionals, this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to receive direct feedback from stalwarts of the industry.

Winners of THE WADE ASIA ArchiDesign National Design Competition

Check out the details of the 2025 winners in THE WADE ASIA website.

The World’s Largest Women-Centric Competition in Interior Design and Architecture

What makes this competition unparalleled worldwide is its scale and inclusivity:

• Several Thousands of projects submitted every year
• Hundreds showcased and debated LIVE on stage
• Judged by India’s most architects and designers before an open audience
• Celebrating a decade of women-led development in design and architecture through THE WADE ASIA

The 2025 edition has not only raised the bar for design competitions but also reaffirmed THE WADE ASIA’s vision—to document, showcase, and empower women in design at a scale unmatched anywhere in the world. It has also reaffirmed THE WADE ASIA’s position as the the largest, most credible, and most influential platform for women in design and architecture in India.

About THE WADE ASIA

THE WADE ASIA is India’s top architecture event and the world’s largest platform dedicated to women in design. Founded in 2016 by Verticaa Dvivedi, it has grown into a decade-strong movement celebrating creativity, connections, and commerce in the built environment. Alongside the MATECIA Exhibition, it brings together 9,000+ architects and designers with leading brands, thought leaders, and innovators every year. THE WADE ASIA has broken the myth and emerged as a strong initiative which is equally a great business platform connecting designers and brands.

1. When do submissions start?
Submissions open annually on International Women’s Day, 8th March.

2. How long is the submission period?
The submission window typically remains open until 31st May, with occasional short extensions to accommodate participants.

3. Am I eligible to apply if I’ve worked on a project with a male partner?
You are eligible to apply even if the project was done in partnership with your father, brother, or any male colleague—as long as you have played a significant and clearly defined role in the design.

• Your contribution must be substantial
• Your partner must formally acknowledge/approve your role
• You should be able to confidently present and defend the project before the jury

Important: THE WADE ASIA prioritizes women as the face of the project—so applicants who have led or co-led the design are encouraged to present on stage and answer jury questions.

4. Can artists apply to THE WADE ASIA?
Yes. THE WADE ASIA welcomes women artists, including those in painting and photography, alongside architecture and design professionals.

5. What are the main reasons for rejection?
Entries may be rejected during preliminary screening due to:

• Incomplete submissions or missing details
• Inclusion of names/identifiers
• Violation of anonymity guidelines required for fair evaluation