27 Jul
ENTRIES OPEN
12 Oct
ENTRIES CLOSE
Oct-Nov
JUDGING
6/3/27
GALA DINNER
IFA’s Design Awards celebrate the projects and people redefining the commercial interior design industry. They recognise the creativity, vision and innovation behind spaces that inspire, connect and enhance the way people live, work and experience the built environment.
Spanning retail, hospitality, commercial, and healthcare spaces, the awards showcase designers who transform ideas into meaningful, memorable environments through outstanding design.
The Design Awards bring the industry together to recognise design excellence, share inspiration and celebrate the talent shaping the future of Australian interiors.
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Some of our 2025 Winners
Milkbar Docklands – Elvin Tan Design
Best Design Hospitality – Over $500k
Royal Automobile Club of Tasmania – Yellow Sky Design
Best Design Retail – Over $500k
Proud Smile - Leithal Designs
Best Health Services Design – Over $500k
Judge Spotlight
Rebecca Burk
REGIONAL MANAGER, RETAIL DESIGN & DELIVERY, SCENTRE GROUP
Currently the national head of retail design account management at Scentre Group (the owner and operator of Westfield in Australia), Rebecca was previously the head of design and innovation at Coles. An architect whose early work was retail and small home extensions, Rebecca spent eighteen years in the USA working for firms in Chicago and Seattle prior to joining Starbucks in her role as director of architecture, global design.
SEE THE REST OF OUR JUDGING TEAM HERE
"The event was beautifully curated, offering an excellent opportunity to connect with other passionate designers and celebrate the exceptional talent within our industry. Winning an award was truly an honour, but what stood out most was the sense of community and recognition IFA fosters among design professionals. Thank you to the IFA team for creating such an empowering platform that celebrates innovation, craftsmanship, and design excellence."
- Sonia Leith, Leithal Designs
“It was an amazing feeling to be recognised by your peers as a winner of an IFA Design Award. Taking the time to come together as an association is so important, because who better than us to understand how hard we all work to develop great design and then bring it to life? I really felt the support. The conference reminded me of the incredible talent in our industry and how much I love being part of it – building brands and working with builders to create excellence for our clients.”
- Nicole Cox, Yellow Sky Design
IFA is a leading authority in the interior fitout industry, providing insights, resources, and connections for professionals across Australia. Through events, publications, and industry initiatives, IFA supports innovation, best practices, and excellence in design, construction, and project delivery.