The A’ Design Awards & Competition, one of the world’s most prestigious and internationally recognized design accolades, is now officially open for submissions! This is your opportunity to showcase your creativity, innovation, and talent on a global stage. Designers, architects, innovators, and creative minds from all disciplines—whether you specialize in industrial design, fashion, architecture, communication, or service design—are invited to nominate their best work for a chance to gain unparalleled global recognition, elevate their careers, and join an elite network of visionaries who have left their mark on the design world.
The A’ Design Awards are more than just a competition; they are a celebration of excellence, a platform that bridges creativity and opportunity. By participating, you not only compete for the coveted A’ Design Award trophy but also gain access to a wealth of benefits designed to amplify your success. From extensive PR campaigns and international exhibitions to inclusion in the prestigious World Design Rankings, winning this award can transform your career and open doors to new collaborations, clients, and projects.
With the submission deadline set for February 28, now is the time to act. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an emerging talent, this is your opportunity to showcase your work, receive evaluation from an esteemed international jury, and join the ranks of past winners who have achieved remarkable success. Don’t miss this chance to make your mark in the design world—submit your best work today and let your creativity take center stage!
Why Participate in the A’ Design Awards?
The A’ Design Awards celebrate excellence across all design fields, offering unparalleled visibility and credibility. Winning this award isn’t just about a trophy—it’s about joining a community of trailblazers whose work is showcased to millions. Participants benefit from:
- Global Recognition: Your work is evaluated by an international jury of 200+ experts, including scholars, industry leaders, and media professionals, ensuring a fair and rigorous assessment. Winning the A’ Design Award means your designs will be exposed to a global audience, including media outlets, brands, and design enthusiasts worldwide, giving you the recognition you deserve.
- Career Advancement: Winners gain a significant boost in credibility, which can open doors to new clients, collaborations, and career opportunities. The A’ Design Award serves as a powerful endorsement of your talent, helping you stand out in a competitive industry and attracting potential partners and employers who value innovation and excellence.
- PR & Publicity: As a winner, you’ll benefit from an extensive PR campaign that includes press releases to over 200 media outlets, features in the A’ Design Award Yearbook—a professionally printed volume distributed globally—and exposure on high-traffic platforms like the A’ Design Award website and social media channels. This widespread publicity ensures your work reaches a vast and diverse audience, amplifying your reach and impact.
- International Exhibitions: Winning designs are showcased in prestigious exhibitions held in Italy, Germany, and Japan, providing a unique opportunity to present your work to a global audience of design professionals, enthusiasts, and potential clients.
- World Design Rankings Inclusion: Winners are included in the World Design Rankings, an authoritative leaderboard that highlights the best designers and design agencies worldwide. This inclusion not only enhances your professional reputation but also positions you as a leader in your field.
- Exclusive Gala Night: Winners are invited to the glamorous A’ Design Award Gala Night, held in Italy, where they can network with industry luminaries, celebrate their achievements, and connect with like-minded creatives.
- Winner’s Certificate & Trophy: Receive a beautifully crafted trophy and a personalized winner’s certificate, symbols of your excellence that you can proudly display in your portfolio or studio.
- Feedback Report: Gain valuable insights into your work with a detailed feedback report from the jury, helping you refine your craft and improve future projects.
- Social Media Exposure: Your work will be highlighted across the A’ Design Award’s social media channels, which boast over 250,000 followers, ensuring maximum visibility and engagement.
- Winner Logo: Use the prestigious A’ Design Award winner logo in your branding, marketing materials, and communications to showcase your achievement and enhance your professional image.
- Translation Services: Promote your work globally with professional translation services available in 20+ languages, ensuring your designs resonate with audiences worldwide.
By participating in the A’ Design Awards, you’re not just competing for an award—you’re investing in your future, gaining access to a wealth of opportunities, and joining a global community of design excellence.
Learn more about the competition’s mission here.
Design Categories to Inspire Your Submission
The A’ Design Awards honor creativity across 100+ categories. Below are six key areas aligned with global design trends:
- Good Industrial Design Award: Celebrate innovation in functional and aesthetic product design.
- Good Architecture Design Award: Recognize groundbreaking structures that redefine spaces.
- Good Product Design Award: Highlight user-centric solutions merging form and function.
- Good Communication Design Award: Award compelling visual storytelling in graphics, branding, and media.
- Good Service Design Award: Spotlight systems that enhance user experiences.
- Good Fashion Design Award: Apparel and accessories that push creative boundaries.
Explore all categories here.
How Entries Are Judged
Submissions are evaluated through a fair, peer-reviewed process by an international jury of 300+ experts, including scholars, industry leaders, and media professionals. Each entry is scored anonymously on criteria like innovation, functionality, and sustainability. Learn more about the jury here.
Celebrating Past Winners
Previous laureates have set benchmarks in design excellence. Explore standout projects like:
1. N1 Linear Rail Sliding by Wei Xu and Tiantian Xu
The N1 Linear Rail Sliding Partition Door, designed by Wei Xu and Tiantian Xu, epitomizes minimalist elegance and innovative functionality. Drawing inspiration from the concept of “seclusion,” the door features a 6mm linear rail and an ultra-slim frame, which seamlessly integrate all accessories within the profile, ensuring an unobstructed view and a sleek, modern aesthetic. Its light-tension and buffer damping system facilitates smooth operation, while the anti-swing roller design and quick-release structure enhance safety and ease of maintenance. Produced by Guangdong Rosery Bath Equipment Co., Ltd, the N1 door is highly customizable, making it suitable for a variety of residential and commercial spaces. This design breakthrough not only meets the aesthetic and functional needs of young consumers but also introduces new possibilities to the industry
2. Chen Home Residential by Chun Nan Chen
The Chen Home Residential project, led by designer Chun Nan Chen, is a transformative endeavor that revitalizes a 50-year-old brick dormitory into a modern, multifunctional living space. Emphasizing sustainability and local materials, the design features square cement hollow bricks and dark gray aluminum grilles on the exterior, while the interior boasts simple, natural design lines that create a relaxed and harmonious atmosphere. The first floor serves as a public space for entertainment and dining, seamlessly integrating with the natural surroundings. The project not only enhances the urban landscape and quality of life but also addresses energy efficiency challenges with innovative solutions like a heat pump water heater system. Overall, Chen Home Residential represents a balanced blend of old charm and modern convenience, contributing to the revitalization of the surrounding urban environment.
3. Zen Building Interior Design by Giuliano Marchiorato
The Zen Building Interior Design Project by Giuliano Marchiorato in Curitiba, Brazil, is an innovative architectural endeavor that seamlessly integrates natural materials like travertine marble, Tauari wood, and carved rough stone to evoke a sense of tranquility and engagement. The design, spanning over 1000 square meters, combines Brazilian architecture with Japanese and Scandinavian influences, creating an organic and minimalist aesthetic that celebrates natural light and local design cues. Divided into multiple areas, including the main entrance, hall, gym, kids’ place, spa, pool, lounge bar, and lounge, the project fluidly transitions between external and internal spaces, inspired by the comfort of home. Completed between April 2023 and January 2024 for Bidese Incorporadora e Construtora, the project stands as a refuge where body, mind, and soul find their fullness, earning recognition in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design Category for 2023-2024.
4. Flatiron Lamp by Mr Smith Studio
The Flatiron Lamp, designed by MrSmith Studio, is a contemporary lighting fixture that embodies the essence of minimalism and architectural elegance. Drawing inspiration from both the art of origami and the iconic Flatiron Building in Manhattan, this lamp is created from a single laser-cut metal sheet folded into a striking form. The lamp’s design emphasizes simplicity and functionality, featuring a dimmable LED strip that provides warm, diffused light. Its minimalist aesthetic and innovative production process have earned it recognition in the 2023-2024 Lighting Products and Fixtures Design category. The Flatiron Lamp stands as a testament to the studio’s commitment to blending tradition with cutting-edge design.
5. Infinity Mobile Architecture by A.L.P.S.
The “Infinity” mobile architectural design by A.L.P.S. represents a groundbreaking solution for modern urbanization challenges. With its lightweight, retractable skeleton, the structure can be transported and constructed with ease, adapting to various terrains and climates. Designed to harmonize with nature, the building incorporates large floor-to-ceiling windows and customizable exterior materials, allowing it to blend seamlessly into its surroundings. Started in March 2024 and completed in December 2023 in Guangzhou, China, the project emphasizes ecological balance and offers a versatile, high-quality living environment.
6. Chinza No Manma Ao Architecture by Yuki Ijichi
“Chinza No Manma Ao” is a unique architectural project that integrates Shinto cultural elements into its design. Inspired by the concept of “Chin-za” and the idea of the dwelling of the divine spirit, the building aims to create a sacred space where the essence of life—food—gathers and connects. The design incorporates natural materials like camellia stone and Kagoshima lava stone, reflecting purity and sanctity, and thoughtfully considers the surrounding natural elements to create a harmonious environment. The project highlights the intricate balance between Japanese culture, Shintoism, and modern architectural practices, making it a profound cultural and spiritual embodiment.
7. The Stacked House by Takashi Izumi
The Stacked House, designed by Takashi Izumi, is an architectural marvel that harmonizes functionality with artistic design. Completed in 2021 in Kurashiki, Okayama, this distinctive residence features a unique exterior that resembles stacked boxes. To balance privacy and openness, the house incorporates a courtyard that integrates the living space with the living room. The design ensures a spacious and airy environment while maintaining privacy from neighboring properties. The house boasts high airtightness and insulation, contributing to its ecological design. Overall, The Stacked House exemplifies innovative residential architecture that prioritizes both aesthetics and livability.
8. House Symbiosis Double Residency by Direction Architects
The “House Symbiosis” project by Direction Architects is a unique double residency designed to accommodate two sibling families while fostering close bonds and maintaining individual privacy. The project, inspired by yacht, aerospace, and automotive industries, aims to create a structure that appears to float between sky and sea, symbolizing freedom. Located on a corner plot in Athens, Greece, the house features a curvilinear, sculptural design with a ribbon-like geometry, resulting in dynamic living spaces. Emphasizing environmental consciousness, only 27% of the plot is built, leaving ample space for communal areas and greenery. The design process began in 2018, with construction starting in 2020 and completion in 2022. The project successfully balances privacy and socialization through architectural experimentation with geometry, spatial orientation, facades, and volumetric massing.
9. Marche Vison Market by Tomoya Akasaka
Marche Vison Market, designed by Tomoya Akasaka, is a unique market located in Taki town, Mie prefecture, Japan. Opened in 2021, it blends traditional Japanese architectural elements with modern sustainability practices. Inspired by the torii gates of the Akone Yashiro Shrine and the natural cycle of rain and sunshine, the market features expansive roofs that cover open-air spaces, creating a dynamic environment where commerce and nature coexist. The design promotes regional collaboration through food and dining events while preserving the site’s natural beauty and fostering sustainable prosperity.
10. Dango Multifunctional Folding Chair by Nora Voon
The Dango Multifunctional Folding Chair by Noda Designs is inspired by the Japanese dessert dango and serves as both a regular chair and a lounge chair. Designed with eco-friendly materials such as Urecel QuickDry foam, sustainable fabrics, and vegan leather, it is lightweight, easy to move, and stackable for storage. The chair features an innovative internal ratchet mechanism that allows it to transform seamlessly between dining and lounging positions. Developed in Toronto and prototyped in Jakarta, it caters to the needs of smaller homes and apartments, offering versatility for both indoor and outdoor use.
These winning designs exemplify the creativity, innovation, and excellence celebrated by the A’ Design Awards. Explore more inspiring projects and past winners on the A’ Design Award Winners Gallery.
Key Dates & Submission Details
- Deadline: February 28, 2024
- Results Announcement: May 1, 2024
Winners will be featured in our partner publications on May 1, 2024.
Global Call for Entries
The A’ Design Awards welcomes submissions in 100+ languages. View the multilingual Call for Entries here.
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