A’ Design Award & Competition 2026: Submissions Close Soon

The final countdown has begun for submissions to the A’ Design Award & Competition.

Designers, studios and creative teams are invited to submit their work to the A’ Design Award before the deadline on February 28. If you have a project that deserves international recognition, this is the moment to put it forward. Register here.

Founded to celebrate excellence in design, originality and thoughtful problem solving, the A’ Design Award is one of the world’s most comprehensive and respected design programs. Each year it brings together designers from across disciplines, cultures and scales, from independent creators to global studios, offering a rare platform for visibility on a truly international stage.

Cover: Frost And Flame Performing Art and Stage Design by Lampo Leong, Yanxiu Zhao and Dan Wang

The competition spans a wide spectrum of creative fields, including:

• Graphic Design
• Architecture and Interior Design
• Product and Industrial Design
• Fashion, Apparel and Accessory Design
• Digital and Communication Design
• Furniture and Lighting Design

Further design categories are available across dozens of specializations, allowing almost every kind of design practice to find its place.

Entries will be judged by an international jury panel of scholars, professionals and media members. Each submission is evaluated through a rigorous and transparent process that considers innovation, functionality, aesthetic quality and overall impact, ensuring that awarded projects represent genuine design excellence.

Beyond global recognition, selected winners gain access to an extensive suite of benefits, including:

• Exhibition of the awarded project in a physical gallery
• Publication in the official A’ Design Award Yearbook
• A coordinated international PR and promotion campaign
• Placement in the World Design Rankings
• An invitation to the Gala Night, offering high level networking opportunities
• The A’ Design Award trophy and official Winner’s Certificate
• Use of the Press Kit creation tools
• Membership in the A’ Design Award Business Network
• Access to a wide range of winner support services
• Professional translation of the project into more than 20 languages

Nominate your design here to take part in this year’s competition, explore full category details, eligibility and submission guidelines. The final deadline for submissions is February 28, with results announced publicly on May 1st.

Selected awarded designs will be showcased here on the Grid, so mark your calendar and stay tuned for the official reveal.

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