The A’ Design Award & Competition is calling for entries, offering designers a chance to gain global recognition. This annual event, known for its transparent judging process, celebrates excellence across 150 design disciplines. Recognized as the world’s premier design award, it engages design enthusiasts globally, showcasing winners in categories like the 2025 Kaohsiung XR Dreamland Exhibition by Fundesign.tv and No. 27 Sculptural Lighting by Mohammad Meyzari.
Benefits for Winners
Winners receive a 3D-printed metal trophy and certificate, along with publicity through press releases and media exposure. Their work is translated into major languages, reaching a global audience. Additional perks include a free sales listing at SaloneDelDesigner, access to DesignMediator services, and inclusion in the BuySellDesign Network. Winners also gain proof of creation services, a free subscription to listof.net, and a listing at DesignMegaStore. These benefits enhance both corporate reputation and brand perception, allowing winners to showcase their exclusive trophies and certificates of design excellence.
The competition also provides expert feedback from a distinguished jury and inclusion in design networks. Winners are featured in an exhibition, such as the Moriwei Indoor Landscape by Xinpeng Liu, and a yearbook, further enhancing their brand visibility. They receive a free gala-night invitation to the award ceremony, publicity through a full PR campaign, and feedback notes from the Jury.
Categories and Judging
Entries are accepted across over 100 categories, including industrial design, architecture, and fashion. Notable categories are the Good Industrial Design Award, Good Architecture Design Award, and Good Fashion Design Award. An international jury of scholars, professionals, and media members evaluates submissions using a merit-based system.
The judging process combines blind peer review, expert evaluation, category-specific criteria, and statistical normalization to ensure fairness and reduce bias. This rigorous approach maintains the award’s prestige and integrity, with examples like the Kobisan Residences by Ser Mimarl?k and Tenghao Tea Table Set by Ningbo Tenghao Outdoor Co., Ltd. showcasing the high standards upheld.
Submission Details
The early submission deadline is June 30, 2026. Winners will be announced publicly on May 10, 2027, and featured on CONTEMPORIST. Designers can register online to participate in this global competition, joining past winners like the Glory Of Galaxy Residential Design by Jomai and Vadnagar Museum by Siddharth Bathla.
