From architecture and interiors to fashion, digital products and beyond, the A’ Design Award & Competition casts its net wide, and with submissions for the 2025—2026 edition open until 30 September, creatives, designers, and entrepreneurs across disciplines are being invited to share their work with an international jury and global audience.
Founded and established to recognise and promote excellence in design worldwide, the A’ Design Award boasts almost 200 categories including Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design; Social Design; Music, Audio and Sound Design; Fashion and Travel Accessories Design; Digital Product Design; Wearable Technologies Design; Sustainable Products, Projects and Green Design; and much, much more … ensuring that there’s space here for every discipline and creative voice.
Nesting Plan Vii Formosan Wild Boar Public Art Installation by Into The Woods and Co.-Cheng Tsung Feng,
Winner in Fine Arts and Art Installation Design Category, 2024—2025.
Breath of The Glacier Sustainable Fashion Cloth by Yibo Ji, Winner in Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design Category, 2024—2025.
Fenc Thermobionic Bionic Knitting Fabrics by Far Eastern New Century Corporation, Winner in Textile, Fabric, Textures, Patterns and Cloth Design Category, 2024—2025.
Entries are evaluated by an independent jury composed of academics, design professionals, and members of the press, meaning each submission is viewed with expertise, rigour and a global perspective. The competition’s methodology is transparent, providing first-time entrants with preliminary scores and feedback, completely free of charge.
Winning brings with it more than recognition. Victorious designers receive a host of benefits designed to amplify their work on the world stage. Among them are inclusion in the annual exhibition, the official yearbook, and the World Design Rankings; international publicity through media partners and press release distribution; and the invitation to the highly anticipated A’ Design Award gala-night in Italy, an invaluable networking opportunity with peers and industry leaders. Physical prizes include a 3D-printed metal trophy, certificate of excellence presented in metal frame, and full access to the Winners’ Pack of services.
Fuma House by Masakatsu Matsuyama,
Winner in Architecture, Building and Structure Design Category, 2024—2025.
Project Xylo Midi Device by Kevin Yang, Winner in Toys, Games and Hobby Products Design Category, 2024—2025.
Embrasse Moi Lamp Sculpture Lamp by Giuseppe Tortato, Winner in Lighting Products and Fixtures Design Category, 2024—2025.
The award is structured to make entering accessible. It’s free to sign up, free to upload your design, and confidential to obtain a preliminary score before nominating your work for consideration. This means every designer can gauge feedback without obligation, and only proceed when ready, so don’t delay and signup today.
As always, the results of the 2025—2026 competition will be announced on We Heart in May, and as with previous years, we will share a selection of standout winners, bringing global talent into the spotlight.
Don’t miss the chance to join a community of designers whose work is recognised, celebrated, and given the platform it deserves. With the submission period open until 30 September, see this as your sign to end in your works today. Your entry can be uploaded via competition.adesignaward.com Good luck!
Aisling Sans Typeface by Paul Robb, Winner in Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Category, 2024—2025.
Rams City Sales Office by Arkiteam Architecture, Winner in Architecture, Building and Structure Design Category, 2024—2025.
Guangzhou Academy of Arts Exhibition Visual Identity by Shi Chun Sheng,
Winner in Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Category, 2024—2025.
Inair Ar Spatial Computer by Inair Design Team, Winner in Wearable Technologies Design Category, 2024—2025.
The Naptime Baby Blanket by Ammi Lahtinen, Winner in Textile, Fabric, Textures, Patterns and Cloth Design Category, 2024—2025.
