Global Design Competition Calls for Entries by February 28
Submit your work to the global design competition by February 28, 2026, for a chance to gain international exposure and recognition.
The A’ Design Award and Competition is calling for entries, with a deadline of February 28, 2026. This global design accolade, which spans 158 disciplines, offers winners extensive benefits, including international exposure and a gala night event. Recognized as the world’s leading design accolade, it connects design enthusiasts, press members, and buyers globally, showcasing award-winning works translated into all major languages.
Winners receive an awards trophy, inclusion in an exhibition and yearbook, and a publicity campaign across magazines and blogs. They also gain access to an online exhibition system and a free profile page to showcase their work. Additionally, winners receive two invitations to the gala night event and the option to sell their winning designs through the competition’s platform.
Categories and Jury
The competition covers a wide range of categories, including industrial design, architecture, product design, communication design, service design, and fashion design. Entries are judged by an international jury of academics, design professionals, and press members. Specific awards within these categories include the Good Industrial Design Award, Good Architecture Design Award, and Good Product Design Award, among others.
The jury evaluates submissions based on criteria such as innovation, functionality, and aesthetic appeal. Winners are announced on May 1, 2026, and their designs are translated into major languages to reach a global audience, ensuring widespread recognition and accessibility.
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Previous Winners
Past winners include the Lagos Dining Table by Mollde Equipe, the Whale 0 Pillow by Zhangjiagang Coolist Life Technology Co., Ltd., and the Ramesh Armchair by Sepideh Bayat and Mohammadali Nemati. These designs highlight the competition’s focus on creativity and practicality. The Ramesh Armchair, for instance, features imagery by illustrator Ehsan Razavi, showcasing the collaboration between design and visual artistry.
Benefits for Participants
Participants, whether they win or not, gain access to an interactive system where they can create a biography or corporate profile and build an online portfolio. This platform allows designers to showcase their work to a global audience of design enthusiasts and buyers. The system is always active, ensuring continuous visibility and engagement opportunities.
Winners also receive feedback notes from the jury and a score sheet, providing valuable insights for future projects. Additionally, they are included in the world design rankings and receive extensive PR promotion. The competition’s platform further supports winners by offering sales listings for their designs, enhancing their market reach and impact.
The Gala Decorative Lighting by Guliz Tavukcuoglu, with imagery by 3D Artist ?hsan Doganc?l, is another example of the competition’s ability to highlight innovative designs. The A’ Design Award and Competition continues to be a leading platform for designers worldwide, offering both recognition and practical benefits. With the 2026 deadline approaching, designers are encouraged to submit their work for a chance to join this prestigious community.
