2017 A' design awards & competition

‘ecozip’ rollercoaster by ecoline
winner in sports, entertainment and recreation equipment design award in 2016
image by ecoline ltd

established to recognize, communicate, and promote creative disciplines, the A’ design award & competition is the largest program of its kind; acknowledging and showcasing the very best of design and architecture practices from across the globe. providing a fair and ethical platform for architects, designers, and innovators to submit their work, the awards are geared for those who desire to attain worldwide fame and publication. by only advocating for the pinnacle projects in the creative fields, the competition aims to improve international awareness, the understanding of good design principles, and push the boundaries for future designs.

registered participants are encouraged to submit and nominate their best designs here before the submissions deadline on february 28th.

‘NYC 2050’ by walmir luz
winner in urban planning and urban design award in 2016
image by walmir luz

be it conceptual, prototyped or realized, projects at all stages can be submitted into one over more than 100 different categories, ensuring that each entry is classified and evaluated under the most relevant creative field. these categories include; furniture, decorative items and homeware design; lighting products and projects design; architecture, building and structure design; interior space and exhibition design; packaging design; and footwear, shoes and boots design. (all of the A’ design award & competition categories can be see here).

‘timber tale’ by eureka limited
winner in architecture, building and structure design award in 2016
image by bo photography

thanks to the competition’s prestige and global recognition, there are many reasons for why you should join and submit your work. winning an A’ design award lavishes many benefits and privileges to triumphant individuals. laureates of the competition attain global credibility, fame, awareness, prestige, and publicity, as well as a comprehensive and extensive winner’s kit. to add to this further, winners showcase themselves and their designs at the A’ design award exhibition, are published in the annual yearbook, receive an invitation to the gala-night which is ideal as a networking event, and are included in the world design rankings. for recognized individuals, the A’ design prize also ensures that they will have their work communicated to magazines and online platforms, and receive feedback notes from the jury, marketing and consultancy opportunities for their work, and an award trophy.

‘grotto’ by ida & billy architects
winner in sustainable products, projects and green design award in 2016
image by ida billy architects
see more about this project on deisgnboom here

the A’ design award & competition prides itself for its strong international jury and fair award methodology. all entries submitted are reviewed by a comprehensive jury comprised of design professionals, members of the press, and academics to ensure that each project is given full and honest consideration. enlisting their special selection methodology, the submissions are chosen through an arduous process that includes closed voting, cross-matching and even preliminary checks. this is to ensure that a fair and ethical outcome is achieved, where only the best receive the prized A’ design award recognition.

‘agp eglass factory’ by felipe ferrer
winner in architecture, building and structure design award in 2016
image by juan solano
see more about this project on designboom here

the deadline for submissions for the 2017 A’ design award and competition is february 28th 2017. for more information on how to submit, visit: https://competition.adesignaward.com/registration.php

remember, stay tuned to designboom, as the winners will be announced in a special feature on april 15th 2017.

‘nest’ by paul ketz
winner in furniture, decorative items and homeware design award in 2016
image by matthias ketz

‘K museum 2’ watch by lui kai-hsuan
winner in jewelry, eyewear and watch design award in 2016
image by chiang yen-jung

‘shadowbrook’ by DXV by american standard
winner in 3D printed forms and products design award in 2016
image by DXV by american standard
see more about this project on designboom here