Winning an INT Interior Design Award is more than a trophy. It is a tool that can shape your career, elevate your brand, and open new opportunities. Many designers miss out on the long-term benefits because they don’t actively promote their recognition. Below are strategies, from essential to advanced, to make your award work for you.
1. Go Beyond the Winner Badge
The digital badge is a good start, but make it visible in multiple contexts:
- Add it to staff LinkedIn profiles (not only the firm’s page).
- Include it in RFPs and pitch decks to stand out against competitors.
Feature it in recruitment materials to attract talent.
2. Make Your Project Page Media-Friendly
Most media outlets want copy-and-paste ready content. On your website, create a dedicated project page with:
- High-resolution images
- Clear project details (location, year, size, materials, budget if possible)
- A short narrative written like a press release
This increases your chance of being cited and linked by online media (earning valuable backlinks).
Global awards are impressive, but local media loves regional pride. Reach out to:
- Local newspapers, magazines, and TV stations
- Architecture and design associations in your country
- Cultural or government institutions that promote local achievements
Position the story as: “Local firm gains global recognition.”
Your win is also your client’s win.
Provide them with visuals and a short blurb to share on their own channels.
This not only highlight your exposure but also strengthens your client relationship.
Audiences connect with visuals more than text. Ideas include:
- A short 1-minute video walkthrough of the project
- Instagram Reels showing “before & after”
- Infographics about your design process
Create blog posts around:
- The design journey behind the project
- Materials or techniques used
- Challenges solved
Each of these topics can attract niche search traffic and increase backlinks from industry websites.
Pitch yourself to speak at local universities, design schools, or industry webinars, introducing the award as a credential.
Awards give credibility that helps secure speaking slots.
Add the award to your company profile, pitch decks, and proposals.
This makes a difference in competitive bids, where global recognition signals reliability and trust.
Use your win to attract interns and junior designers.
A studio that wins international awards is more appealing to top talent.
Reach out to fellow INT winners for joint interviews, social collaborations, or even partnerships.
This expands your professional network and can lead to new opportunities.
Every award is a door.
By taking action, you ensure that your INT Interior Design Award does not end as a line on your website but leads to visibility, reputation, and growth.
If your project is featured in media outlets, send the link to team@intdesignaward.com, and we might highlight it further across INT channels to increase your visibility.
To save time, we’ve prepared Quick Tools, including press release, LinkedIn, and Instagram templates that help you present your project professionally.