Entries are now open for designers, architects, innovators, artists and companies to submit projects to the world’s leading international annual juried competition for design “The A’ Design Award & Competition.” The A’ Design Accolades are organized in a wide range of creative fields to highlight the very best designers from all countries in all disciplines. Entries to the competition are peer-reviewed and anonymously judged by an influential jury panel of experienced academics, prominent press members and established professionals.
Registrations can be made here
The competition has a philanthropic goal to advance society by pushing the frontiers of science, design, creativity and technology forward by creating incentives for innovators to come up with better ideas
Every year, projects that focus on innovation, technology, design and creativity are awarded with the A’ Design Award. Entries are accepted annually till February 28th and results are announced every year on April 15. Designers worldwide are called to take part in the accolades by entering their best works, projects and products. Entries are accepted as long as they were designed in the last 10 years.
The A’ Design Award has over 100 categories, some of those are “Good Industrial Design Award,” “Good Architecture Design Award” and “Good Product Design Award.” See all categories here
Some of the previous years’ winners
Ali Di Luna (moon’s Wings) Rocking Chair by Stefania Vola is Winner in Furniture, Decorative Items and Homeware Design Category, 2012 – 2013. More info here
Ludovico Office Drawer, Chair & Desk Combo by Claudio Sibille is Winner in Furniture, Decorative Items and Homeware Design Category, 2011 – 2012. More info here
Artificial Topography Art Installation by Ryumei Fujiki + Yukiko Sato is Winner in Arts, Crafts and Ready-Made Design Category, 2011 – 2012. More info here
Bear Hug Bottle Chiller/Ice Bucket by Clive Bullivant is Winner in Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design Category, 2012 – 2013. More info here
Bend Chair by Vincenzo Vinci is Winner in Furniture, Decorative Items and Homeware Design Category, 2014 – 2015. More info here
Boletus Coffee Table by Graham Hepburn is Winner in Furniture, Decorative Items and Homeware Design Category, 2012 – 2013. More info here
Fuji 70r With Console Washbasin and Console by Emo Design For Scarabeo Ceramiche S.r.l is Winner in Bathroom Furniture and Sanitary Ware Design Category, 2014 – 2015. More info here
Grotto Sauna Freestanding Residential Sauna by Partisans is Winner in Architecture, Building and Structure Design Category, 2014 – 2015. More info here
The Cut Kitchen by Alessandro Isola is Winner in Furniture, Decorative Items and Homeware Design Category, 2014 – 2015. More info here
Height Adjustable Water Closet by Isvea Eurasia is Winner in Bathroom Furniture and Sanitary Ware Design Category, 2012 – 2013. More info here
Íris Butter Dish by João Faria Concept is Winner in Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design Category, 2014 – 2015. More info here
Kawaii-Cute Cramming School by Tetsuya Matsumoto is Winner in Interior Space and Exhibition Design Category, 2014 – 2015. More info here
Le Cube Sofa by Rob Van Puijenbroek is Winner in Furniture, Decorative Items and Homeware Design Category, 2011 – 2012. More info here
Real Boy Push Pins/Thumb Tacks by Duncan Shotton is Winner in Art Materials, Stationery Supplies and Gift Items Design Category, 2012 – 2013. More info here
Riutbag R15 Secure Laptop Backpack by Sarah Giblin-Riut is Winner in Fashion and Travel Accessories Design Category, 2015 – 2016. More info here
Slash Lamp Lighting Object by Dragos Motica is Winner in Limited Edition and Custom Design Category, 2014 – 2015. More info here
Synapsis Wall Tiles by Fernanda Marques Arquitetos Associados is Winner in Building Materials, Construction Components, Structures & Systems Design Category, 2015 – 2016. More info here
Thea Theatre Chair by Menut is Winner in Baby, Kids’ and Children’s Products Design Category, 2012 – 2013. More info here
Trifold Table, Stool, Trestle, Plinth by Max Hauser is Winner in Furniture, Decorative Items and Homeware Design Category, 2013 – 2014. More info here
Wavy Tea Set by Patricia Sheung Ying Wong is Winner in Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design Category, 2012 – 2013. More info here
Entries to the 2017 – 2018 competition is now open; interested designers, artists, architects and companies could register and submit their works at https://competition.adesignaward.com where further information regarding the design competition such as evaluation criteria, key dates, list of jury members, entry forms and presentation guidelines could be obtained.