The internationally acclaimed A’ Design Award & Competition has concluded another successful cycle, revealing the winners of its 2025—2026 programme. Established to encourage innovation and elevate global design standards, the awards continue to champion projects, products and systems that contribute positively to society through thoughtful and responsible design.
Founded in 2008, the A’ Design Award has grown into one of the world’s most comprehensive design recognition platforms. Each year, submissions from designers, studios, brands and innovators across multiple industries are evaluated through a rigorous and merit-based judging process led by an international grand jury composed of academics, industry professionals and members of the global press.
N200 Desktop Bluetooth Speaker by Shenyang Orgdot Design Co., Ltd,
Winner in Audio and Sound Equipment Design Category, 2025—2026.
Floral Album Fashion Collection by Xinyu Zheng, Winner in Fashion, Apparel and Garment Design Category, 2025—2026.
Altered Heritage Bench by Mısra Ozel, Winner in Cultural Heritage and Culture Industry Design Category, 2025—2026.
The latest edition brought together participants from across the globe, reflecting the competition’s broad reach and multidisciplinary focus. Winners — of which there were an impressive 1,683 from 115 countries across 162 different design disciplines — receive far more than a title; the A’ Design Prize including a trophy, certification, yearbook publication, exhibition opportunities in Italy, global press exposure and long-term branding advantages, including the right to use the official A’ Design Award Winner logo. Successful entrants are also supported through an extensive international publicity network designed to amplify visibility across design, architecture, lifestyle and business media worldwide.
A defining strength of the competition lies in its inclusivity. With almost 200 award categories, the programme welcomes work spanning architecture, interiors, urban planning and landscape design; industrial and product innovation; communication and digital design; fashion and accessory creation; service and strategic design; as well as achievements in arts, literature and creative research. This wide scope allows emerging talents and established professionals alike to compete on equal footing across virtually every creative discipline. To make this more visually appealing to our readers, we’ve hand-picked a selection of our favourites (no easy feat may we add) and added some further information underneath the images in this article.
Crossing Walls House and Office by Satoshi Fujinaka,
Winner in Architecture, Building and Structure Design Category, 2025—2026.
Wanjin Azalea Brand Event Promotion by New Taipei City Government, Winner in Advertising, Marketing and Communication Design Category, 2025—2026.
Aba Typographic Posters Advertising and Ar Campaign by Paul Robb, Winner in Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Category, 2025—2026.
Following the celebrations honouring this year’s laureates — including the traditional gala ceremony held in Italy — attention now turns to the future, as the A’ Design Award & Competition has opened early registrations for the upcoming 2026—2027 edition. Once again, designers, architects, brands and creative professionals worldwide are encouraged to prepare their entries and take part in one of the most far-reaching design evaluation programmes currently operating.
Participation offers more than recognition, it provides a strategic opportunity to promote creativity on an international stage, strengthen professional reputation and contribute to global design rankings that highlight national creative achievement.
Those ready to showcase their work, expand their visibility and push the boundaries of contemporary design are invited to enter upcoming editions and become part of a growing international network shaping the future of design.
Cycle Of Matter Exhibition Booth by Marzena Michalska – Smart Design Expo, Winner in A’ Trade Show Architecture, Interiors, and Exhibit Design Category 2025—2026.
Close Flow Exhibition by Xiaoran Zhu-C.l.a.p. Us, Winner in Advertising, Marketing and Communication Design Category, 2025—2026.
Hbn Anti Aging Brightening Collection by Shenzhen Hujia Technology Co., Ltd,
Winner in Packaging Design Category, 2025—2026.
Resonance Light Installation by Yu Fan He and Chia Chen Lee, Winner in Fine Arts and Art Installation Design Category, 2025—2026.
Oruha Chair by Yuya Nakazawa, Winner in Furniture Design Category, 2025—2026.
