We’re excited to invite San Diego’s brightest design talents to showcase their best work. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an emerging student designer, this is your chance to shine! Submit your most outstanding residential or commercial projects and be recognized by industry experts and readers alike.
Submit Your Work Here
Meet the Judges
Our panel of expert judges will carefully select the top designs in key categories.
Daniela Deutsch
Daniela Deutsch has been practicing and teaching Architecture for the past 20 years. She is currently the Dean of School of Architecture and Professor at the NewSchool of Architecture & Design in San Diego and serves on the Board for the San Diego Green Building Council.
Megan Groth
Megan Groth is an architect, urbanist, educator and author of the book Places We Love: San Diego Tijuana. She has taught at the University of Washington, Oxford Brookes University and Woodbury University, and is now a lecturer in architecture at the University of San Diego.
Keith York
Keith York, a native San Diegan, documents the region’s modernist art and architecture through ModernSanDiego.com. As a real estate professional, he specializes in architect-designed properties. His restoration of the Bobertz and Sim Bruce Richards residences gained wide recognition. Keith curated exhibitions such as Frank Lloyd Wright’s Legacy in San Diego and Julius Shulman: Modern San Diego. His upcoming book, Craig Ellwood: Remembering The Thin Man, is set for release this holiday season.
Beverly Feldman
Beverly Feldman is an interior designer and entrepreneur, specializing in multifunctional furniture and innovative design solutions. With a background in both residential and commercial spaces, she brings expertise in optimizing challenging environments. A leader in the industry, Beverly currently serves as Chapter President of the American Society of Interior Designers.
Categories for Submission
Interior Residential Design
Bathroom
Living/Family Room
Kitchen
Dining Room
Bedroom
Closet
Home Office
Staircases
Exterior Residential Design
Front Yard Landscaping
Backyard Landscaping
Pool + Spa Design
ADU
Exterior Renovation
Patio/Porch
Use of Paint Color
Outdoor Kitchen + BBQ
Commercial Design
Restaurant Design
Bar Design
Event Venue Design
Hotel/Resort Lobby Design
Hotel/Resort Room Design
Commercial Landscape Design
Office Interior Design
Retail Design
Coffee Shop/Cafe Design
Home of the Year
Interior: Modern, Coastal, Contemporary, Eclectic, Mid-Century, Minimalist, Rustic
Exterior: Modern, Mid-Century, Craftsman, Coastal, Cottage/Bungalow, Mediterranean, Spanish
Student Submission (No Fee)
Best Overall Design
Key Dates & Deadlines
Submission Deadline – Sunday, November 3, 2024, 11:59 PM
Reader’s Choice Voting – November 11–17, 2024
Winners Announced
Winners of Expert’s Choice will be featured in the April 2025 San Diego Magazine Home + Design Issue and Reader’s Choice winners will be listed online at sdmag.com.
Awards & Recognition
Expert’s Choice
Winners in select categories, chosen by our panel of judges, will be featured in the April 2025 San Diego Magazine Home + Design issue and online at sdmag.com.
Reader’s Choice
Winners, voted by the public, will be featured online at sdmag.com. All winners will receive a branded digital 2025 badge for use on web, social, and print.
Student Submission: The winning student entry will receive 20 percent of the collected submission fees and will be featured in San Diego Magazine.
Get Recognized
This is your chance to be featured in San Diego Magazine and gain recognition as one of the top design professionals in the city. Whether you’re entering for the Expert’s Choice or vying for the Reader’s Choice, now is the time to put your best work forward.
