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What is the American Standard Design Award (ASDA) about?
The American Standard Design Award (ASDA) is a bathroom space design competition for design students in Asia Pacific. The competition offers a platform for students to put their theoretical knowledge into practice and is open to Year 2 or higher undergraduate architecture and interior design students.
First launched in 2015 as a one-time design competition, the inaugural competition invited participants from 4 markets – Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines. ASDA was relaunched in 2022, institutionalizing the award as part of our mission as a purposeful brand.
What are the eligibility criteria for participation?
In order to participate in this competition, participants must be enrolled in a full-time Architecture or Interior Design undergraduate program as at 15 January 2026. The undergraduate program can be with any university or educational institution worldwide, but to take part in a country’s / region’s design competition, the participant must be residing in that country / region as at 15 January 2026. For the avoidance of doubt, a participant does not have to hold the nationality of the country’s design competition that they enter, but must be residing in that country as at 15 January 2026.
Design competitions will be held for Indochina (being Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar), Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.
What is the theme of ASDA 2026?
For 150 years, American Standard has been designing products inspired by life, transforming everyday routines into meaningful experiences. Bathrooms have come a long way from mere functional spaces to shared environments that enrich daily rituals and interactions.
As we celebrate this milestone, the ASDA 2026 Residential Bathroom Design Competition invites young designers to embrace this legacy by showing us how bathrooms of the future can address our evolving needs — a place where families bond, individuals find solace, and the most modest spaces become the backdrop for unforgettable memories.
The competition challenges participants to see beyond and embrace the potential of existing material and technology, creating designs that foster connection and comfort.
What is the Award Category?
Residential Bathroom Space Design
The design approach should address the everyday needs of modern families- including elderly members, parents, and young children and demonstrate how the bathroom design and selected American Standard products enhance daily comfort, care, and well-being at home, even with limited spaces.
The aesthetics should be warm, thoughtful, and visually appealing, reflecting a sense of comfort and connection suited for a family-oriented residential space.
The design concept should be feasible and realistic, enabling implementation in the real-life scenario within everyday residential settings.
How do I participate in the American Standard Design Awards (ASDA)?
Participant can register their interest for free on the ASDA official portal. Upon registration, you will receive a login ID, password and unique participant ID which will give access to the Downloads page and will also be required for final entry submission.
What are the items I need to download?
Participants will need to download the Design Entry Template (PPT file) in preparation of their entry.
Upon entry completion in the provided templates, participants need to convert the files to PDF for submission.
Which products can I use for my bathroom design?
Participants should refer to the Product List available and download the product list of his/ her respective country from the official ASDA portal. The students should use the Products from their own country list for the Bathroom Space Design.
Can I submit my entry as a group?
Participants can only submit their entry as an individual.
Which files do I need to submit for my entry?
Final entry should include the following:
1) Design Entry (PDF format, max size: 10MB)
2) Full Bathroom Rendering (JPG, max size: 10MB)
What is the submission deadline for ASDA 2026?
Entry submission will be closed on 15 January 2026, for all participating countries.
Who are the judges?
The Judging Panel comprises of architecture and design luminaries from the region, which include partners of established architectural firms, professional architects, and notable interior designers. Endowed with a wealth of experience, these industrial figures are inspiring thought leaders in their own right, imparting industrial insights through their discerning creative judgements.
What is the judging process?
Qualified entries will be judged at 2 levels: National Level and Asia-Pacific Level. At the National Level, the judging panel will evaluate the entries received from local participants. 1st Prize Winners from each country will advance to the Regional Level competition where their entries will be evaluated by the Asia-Pacific Judging Panel to determine the Grand Prize Winner.
How are the entries evaluated?
The entries will be judged based on four main criteria of Purposeful Design, Inviting Style, Originality and Feasibility with respect to weightages of 40, 30, 20 and 10. The Purposeful Design criteria assesses concepts according to their relevance to the themes and how it addresses the target user’s needs, while Inviting Style focuses on the inviting and dependable extent of the design aesthetics, while keeping the brand purpose in mind. The Originality benchmark examines the participant’s imagination in presenting a unique solution, which should render an approach driven by a fresh perspective. Finally, the participant’s concept should be Feasible and realistic to enable practical implementation in real-life scenarios.
What are the prizes?
All qualified participants will receive a Certificate of Participation, while each winner will receive an Award plaque.
Under the National Awards held in each country, there will be 1st prize (USD 2,000), 2nd prize (USD 1,500), 3rd prize (USD 1,000) winners. Separately, at the Asia-Pacific Award level, which is judged regionally, there will be a Grand Prize of USD 3,000 for the Grand Prize Winner.
He/she will also have a chance to attend the ASDA 2026 Exhibit & Award Ceremony and a Design Masterclass led by industry experts.
When will the winners be announced?
We are targeting to announce National Award Winners on 29 April 2026, followed by Asia-Pacific winner announcement on 27 May 2026.
What is the American Standard Design Award (ASDA) about?
The American Standard Design Award (ASDA) is a bathroom space design competition for design students in Asia Pacific. The competition offers a platform for students to put their theoretical knowledge into practice and is open to Year 2 or higher undergraduate architecture and interior design students.
First launched in 2015 as a one-time design competition, the inaugural competition invited participants from 4 markets – Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines. ASDA was relaunched in 2022, institutionalizing the award as part of our mission as a purposeful brand.
What is the theme of ASDA 2026?
For 150 years, American Standard has been designing products inspired by life, transforming everyday routines into meaningful experiences. Bathrooms have come a long way from mere functional spaces to shared environments that enrich daily rituals and interactions.
As we celebrate this milestone, the ASDA 2026 Residential Bathroom Design Competition invites young designers to embrace this legacy by showing us how bathrooms of the future can address our evolving needs — a place where families bond, individuals find solace, and the most modest spaces become the backdrop for unforgettable memories.
The competition challenges participants to see beyond and embrace the potential of existing material and technology, creating designs that foster connection and comfort.
What is the Award Category?
Residential Bathroom Space Design
The design approach should address the everyday needs of modern families- including elderly members, parents, and young children and demonstrate how the bathroom design and selected American Standard products enhance daily comfort, care, and well-being at home, even with limited spaces.
The aesthetics should be warm, thoughtful, and visually appealing, reflecting a sense of comfort and connection suited for a family-oriented residential space.
The design concept should be feasible and realistic, enabling implementation in the real-life scenario within everyday residential settings.
What are the items I need to download?
Participants will need to download the Design Entry Template (PPT file) in preparation of their entry.
Upon entry completion in the provided templates, participants need to convert the files to PDF for submission.
Which products can I use for my bathroom design?
Participants should refer to the Product List available and download the product list of his/ her respective country from the official ASDA portal. The students should use the Products from their own country list for the Bathroom Space Design.
Which files do I need to submit for my entry?
Final entry should include the following:
1) Design Entry (PDF format, max size: 10MB)
2) Full Bathroom Rendering (JPG, max size: 10MB)
What is the submission deadline for ASDA 2026?
Entry submission will be closed on 15 January 2026, for all participating countries.
Who are the judges?
The Judging Panel comprises of architecture and design luminaries from the region, which include partners of established architectural firms, professional architects, and notable interior designers. Endowed with a wealth of experience, these industrial figures are inspiring thought leaders in their own right, imparting industrial insights through their discerning creative judgements.
What is the judging process?
Qualified entries will be judged at 2 levels: National Level and Asia-Pacific Level. At the National Level, the judging panel will evaluate the entries received from local participants. 1st Prize Winners from each country will advance to the Regional Level competition where their entries will be evaluated by the Asia-Pacific Judging Panel to determine the Grand Prize Winner.
How are the entries evaluated?
The entries will be judged based on four main criteria of Purposeful Design, Inviting Style, Originality and Feasibility with respect to weightages of 40, 30, 20 and 10. The Purposeful Design criteria assesses concepts according to their relevance to the themes and how it addresses the target user’s needs, while Inviting Style focuses on the inviting and dependable extent of the design aesthetics, while keeping the brand purpose in mind. The Originality benchmark examines the participant’s imagination in presenting a unique solution, which should render an approach driven by a fresh perspective. Finally, the participant’s concept should be Feasible and realistic to enable practical implementation in real-life scenarios.
What are the prizes?
All qualified participants will receive a Certificate of Participation, while each winner will receive an Award plaque.
Under the National Awards held in each country, there will be 1st prize (USD 2,000), 2nd prize (USD 1,500), 3rd prize (USD 1,000) winners. Separately, at the Asia-Pacific Award level, which is judged regionally, there will be a Grand Prize of USD 3,000 for the Grand Prize Winner.
He/she will also have a chance to attend the ASDA 2026 Exhibit & Award Ceremony and a Design Masterclass led by industry experts.
When will the winners be announced?
We are targeting to announce National Award Winners on 29 April 2026, followed by Asia-Pacific winner announcement on 27 May 2026.
What are the eligibility criteria for participation?
In order to participate in this competition, participants must be enrolled in a full-time Architecture or Interior Design undergraduate program as at 15 January 2026. The undergraduate program can be with any university or educational institution worldwide, but to take part in a country’s / region’s design competition, the participant must be residing in that country / region as at 15 January 2026. For the avoidance of doubt, a participant does not have to hold the nationality of the country’s design competition that they enter, but must be residing in that country as at 15 January 2026.
Design competitions will be held for Indochina (being Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar), Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.
How do I participate in the American Standard Design Awards (ASDA)?
Can I submit my entry as a group?
Participants can only submit their entry as an individual.
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What is the American Standard Design Award (ASDA) about?
The American Standard Design Award (ASDA) is a bathroom space design competition for design students in Asia Pacific. The competition offers a platform for students to put their theoretical knowledge into practice and is open to Year 2 or higher undergraduate architecture and interior design students.
First launched in 2015 as a one-time design competition, the inaugural competition invited participants from 4 markets – Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines. ASDA was relaunched in 2022, institutionalizing the award as part of our mission as a purposeful brand.
What are the eligibility criteria for participation?
In order to participate in this competition, participants must be enrolled in a full-time Architecture or Interior Design undergraduate program as at 15 January 2026. The undergraduate program can be with any university or educational institution worldwide, but to take part in a country’s / region’s design competition, the participant must be residing in that country / region as at 15 January 2026. For the avoidance of doubt, a participant does not have to hold the nationality of the country’s design competition that they enter, but must be residing in that country as at 15 January 2026.
Design competitions will be held for Indochina (being Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar), Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.
What is the theme of ASDA 2026?
For 150 years, American Standard has been designing products inspired by life, transforming everyday routines into meaningful experiences. Bathrooms have come a long way from mere functional spaces to shared environments that enrich daily rituals and interactions.
As we celebrate this milestone, the ASDA 2026 Residential Bathroom Design Competition invites young designers to embrace this legacy by showing us how bathrooms of the future can address our evolving needs — a place where families bond, individuals find solace, and the most modest spaces become the backdrop for unforgettable memories.
The competition challenges participants to see beyond and embrace the potential of
existing material and technology, creating designs that foster connection and comfort.
What is the Award Category?
Residential Bathroom Space Design
The design approach should address the everyday needs of modern families- including elderly members, parents, and young children and demonstrate how the bathroom design and selected American Standard products enhance daily comfort, care, and well-being at home, even with limited spaces.
The aesthetics should be warm, thoughtful, and visually appealing, reflecting a sense of comfort and connection suited for a family-oriented residential space.
The design concept should be feasible and realistic, enabling implementation in the real-life scenario within everyday residential settings.
How do I participate in the American Standard Design Awards (ASDA)?
Participant can register their interest for free on the ASDA official portal. Upon registration, you will receive a login ID, password and unique participant ID which will give access to the Downloads page and will also be required for final entry submission.
What are the items I need to download?
Participants will need to download the Design Entry Template (PPT file) in preparation of their entry.
Upon entry completion in the provided templates, participants need to convert the files to PDF for submission.
Which products can I use for my bathroom design?
Participants should refer to the Product List available and download the product list of his/ her respective country from the official ASDA portal. The students should use the Products from their own country list for the Bathroom Space Design.
Download the Product List
Can I submit my entry as a group?
Participants can only submit their entry as an individual.
Which files do I need to submit for my entry?
Final entry should include the following:
1) Design Entry (PDF format, max size: 10MB)
2) Full Bathroom Rendering (JPG, max size: 10MB)
What is the submission deadline for ASDA 2026?
Entry submission will be closed on 15 January 2026, for all participating countries.
Who are the judges?
The Judging Panel comprises of architecture and design luminaries from the region, which include partners of established architectural firms, professional architects, and notable interior designers. Endowed with a wealth of experience, these industrial figures are inspiring thought leaders in their own right, imparting industrial insights through their discerning creative judgements.
What is the judging process?
Qualified entries will be judged at 2 levels: National Level and Asia-Pacific Level. At the National Level, the judging panel will evaluate the entries received from local participants. 1st Prize Winners from each country will advance to the Regional Level competition where their entries will be evaluated by the Asia-Pacific Judging Panel to determine the Grand Prize Winner.
How are the entries evaluated?
The entries will be judged based on four main criteria of Purposeful Design, Inviting Style, Originality and Feasibility with respect to weightages of 40, 30, 20 and 10. The Purposeful Design criteria assesses concepts according to their relevance to the themes and how it addresses the target user’s needs, while Inviting Style focuses on the inviting and dependable extent of the design aesthetics, while keeping the brand purpose in mind. The Originality benchmark examines the participant’s imagination in presenting a unique solution, which should render an approach driven by a fresh perspective. Finally, the participant’s concept should be Feasible and realistic to enable practical implementation in real-life scenarios.
What are the prizes?
All qualified participants will receive a Certificate of Participation, while each winner will receive an Award plaque.
Under the National Awards held in each country, there will be 1st prize (USD 2,000), 2nd prize (USD 1,500), 3rd prize (USD 1,000) winners. Separately, at the Asia-Pacific Award level, which is judged regionally, there will be a Grand Prize of USD 3,000 for the Grand Prize Winner.
He/she will also have a chance to attend the ASDA 2026 Exhibit & Award Ceremony and a Design Masterclass led by industry experts.
When will the winners be announced?
We are targeting to announce National Award Winners on 29 April 2026, followed by Asia-Pacific winner announcement on 27 May 2026.
General Information
What is the American Standard Design Award (ASDA) about?
The American Standard Design Award (ASDA) is a bathroom space design competition for design students in Asia Pacific. The competition offers a platform for students to put their theoretical knowledge into practice and is open to Year 2 or higher undergraduate architecture and interior design students.
First launched in 2015 as a one-time design competition, the inaugural competition invited participants from 4 markets – Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines. ASDA was relaunched in 2022, institutionalizing the award as part of our mission as a purposeful brand.
What is the theme of ASDA 2026?
For 150 years, American Standard has been designing products inspired by life, transforming everyday routines into meaningful experiences. Bathrooms have come a long way from mere functional spaces to shared environments that enrich daily rituals and interactions.
As we celebrate this milestone, the ASDA 2026 Residential Bathroom Design Competition invites young designers to embrace this legacy by showing us how bathrooms of the future can address our evolving needs — a place where families bond, individuals find solace, and the most modest spaces become the backdrop for unforgettable memories.
The competition challenges participants to see beyond and embrace the potential of existing material and technology, creating designs that foster connection and comfort.
What is the Award Category?
Residential Bathroom Space Design
The design approach should address the everyday needs of modern families- including elderly members, parents, and young children and demonstrate how the bathroom design and selected American Standard products enhance daily comfort, care, and well-being at home, even with limited spaces.
The aesthetics should be warm, thoughtful, and visually appealing, reflecting a sense of comfort and connection suited for a family-oriented residential space.
The design concept should be feasible and realistic, enabling implementation in the real-life scenario within everyday residential settings.
Submission Details
What are the items I need to download?
Participants will need to download the Design Entry Template (PPT file) in preparation of their entry.
Upon entry completion in the provided templates, participants need to convert the files to PDF for submission.
Which products can I use for my bathroom design?
Participants should refer to the Product List available and download the product list of his/ her respective country from the official ASDA portal. The students should use the Products from their own country list for the Bathroom Space Design.
Which files do I need to submit for my entry?
Final entry should include the following:
1) Design Entry (PDF format, max size: 10MB)
2) Full Bathroom Rendering (JPG, max size: 10MB)
What is the submission deadline for ASDA 2026?
Entry submission will be closed on 15 January 2026, for all participating countries.
Judging and Evaluation
Who are the judges?
Judging Panel comprises of architecture and design luminaries from the region, which include partners of established architectural firms, professional architects, and notable interior designers. Endowed with a wealth of experience, these industrial figures are inspiring thought leaders in their own right, imparting industrial insights through their discerning creative judgements.
What is the judging process?
Qualified entries will be judged at 2 levels: National Level and Asia-Pacific Level. At the National Level, the judging panel will evaluate the entries received from local participants. 1st Prize Winners from each country will advance to the Regional Level competition where their entries will be evaluated by the Asia-Pacific Judging Panel to determine the Grand Prize Winner.
How are the entries evaluated?
The entries will be judged based on four main criteria of Purposeful Design, Inviting Style, Originality and Feasibility with respect to weightages of 40, 30, 20 and 10. The Purposeful Design criteria assesses concepts according to their relevance to the themes and how it addresses the target user’s needs, while Inviting Style focuses on the inviting and dependable extent of the design aesthetics, while keeping the brand purpose in mind. The Originality benchmark examines the participant’s imagination in presenting a unique solution, which should render an approach driven by a fresh perspective. Finally, the participant’s concept should be Feasible and realistic to enable practical implementation in real-life scenarios.
Awards and Resutls
What are the prizes?
All qualified participants will receive a Certificate of Participation, while each winner will receive an Award plaque.
Under the National Awards held in each country, there will be 1st prize (USD 2,000), 2nd prize (USD 1,500), 3rd prize (USD 1,000) winners. Separately, at the Asia-Pacific Award level, which is judged regionally, there will be a Grand Prize of USD 3,000 for the Grand Prize Winner.
He/she will also have a chance to attend the ASDA 2026 Exhibit & Award Ceremony and a Design Masterclass led by industry experts.
When will the winners be announced?
We are targeting to announce National Award Winners on 29 April 2026, followed by Asia-Pacific winner announcement on 27 May 2026.
Eligibility and Participation
What are the eligibility criteria for participation?
In order to participate in this competition, participants must be enrolled in a full-time Architecture or Interior Design undergraduate program as at 15 January 2026. The undergraduate program can be with any university or educational institution worldwide, but to take part in a country’s / region’s design competition, the participant must be residing in that country / region as at 15 January 2026. For the avoidance of doubt, a participant does not have to hold the nationality of the country’s design competition that they enter, but must be residing in that country as at 15 January 2026.
Design competitions will be held for Indochina (being Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar), Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.
How do I participate in the American Standard Design Awards (ASDA)?
Can I submit my entry as a group?
Participants can only submit their entry as an individual.
