In the current age of the knowledge network, innovative design plays an increasingly important role in promoting the core competitiveness of China as a country and of its cities, and building an innovative nation. By analyzing the internal factors that influence urban innovative design, this paper constructs a comprehensive evaluation index system for urban design competitiveness. It selects typical cities at home and abroad for empirical analysis, and then puts forward suggestions for improving urban design competitiveness. This study helps to identify a city's advantages and disadvantages, and to scientifically evaluate competitiveness in urban design.