FINAL CALL TO ENTER A’ DESIGN AWARD AND COMPETITION 2026
The window is closing for the 2026 edition of the A’ Design Award, the world’s most diverse design competition. With the final deadline on February 28 and results set for May 1, this is the ultimate moment for the international creative community to step into the spotlight. Whether you are crafting furniture, building skylines, or designing for social change, the platform offers an unparalleled opportunity to have your work validated by a global audience.
A curated selection of past winners shows the diverse spectrum of categories, proving that innovation knows no bounds. From the glow of lighting products and the immersive nature of art installations to the precision of graphical illustrations and the cultural depth of fashion, the award celebrates excellence in every form. Whether you have designed an ergonomic chair, an avant-garde pavilion, or a project focused on social impact and circular design, submit your best work here before the doors close.
banner and above: Dolomite Armchair by Gabriela Casagrande
image credit: Adalberto Rodrigues
name: Dolomite
designer: Gabriela Casagrande
award: Bronze
category: Furniture Design
year: 2025
A GLOBAL STAGE AWAITS FOR DIVERSE DESIGN CATEGORIES
The A’ Design Award and Competition is built on the belief that good design deserves recognition, regardless of the medium. This inclusive philosophy is reflected in its vast array of categories, ensuring a dedicated space for specialized expertise. From tactile craftsmanship to large-scale impact, past winners have proven that excellence knows no boundaries. For a deep dive into the hundreds of specialized paths available, explore all categories here.
Tianmianshang Pavilion by Art Institute of Xiaoyan
image credit: Art Institute of Xiaoyan
name: Tianmianshang
team: Jianguo Dong, Jinjun Zhang, John Barton, Simba Xu, Michaël Dooley, Zhixuan Luo, Jintao Li, Yawen Wang, Xiwu Chen, Na Ou, Yanjun Zhang, Yaqi Wang, Yuezhuo Hu, Tsingz Huang, Ziqi Wang, Yueyao Huang, Ziyu Zhou, Zimo Zhao, Yiyi Yang, Peichen Dong, Hao Geng, Langbo Shi, Shanghong Shi, Haoxiang Yuan, Xinlei Liu, Chenyu Lai, Yaxin Zhang, Junning Zhang, Zhishun Min, Jiashu Xiang, Zichang Guo, Yanjie Zhu, Yutong Yao, Qixuan Yang, Zixi Liu, Anni Zheng, Ziyan Wang, Zixi Chen, Ziying Chen and Chuyue Li
award: Bronze
category: Architecture, Building and Structure Design
year: 2025
RECOGNITION BY A GRAND JURY OF 318 EXPERTS
Winning the A’ Design Award is a definitive career milestone that offers far-reaching benefits beyond the physical trophy. The A’ Design Prize provides laureates with international exhibition opportunities, a place in the prestigious yearbook, and dedicated PR services — including being featured here on designboom. Furthermore, winners gain prestige in the World Design Rankings and project translations in 100+ languages, opening doors to new markets and clients.
Every submission undergoes a rigorous peer-review process by the Grand Jury Panel, which for the 2026 cycle features 318 world-class design professionals, academics, and members of the press. This diverse panel ensures that every entry is judged with the expertise and fairness it deserves.
Kindergarten in Vilnius Educational Building by NG Architects
image credit: Norbert Tukaj
name: Kindergarten in Vilnius
team: Ignas Vengalis, Filippo Erasti, Dovilė Ivanauskienė, Justyna Molis
award: Silver
category: Architecture, Building and Structure Design
year: 2025
Free Air Artwork With Medical Functions by Huang Yu Jung
image credit: Kao, Ming-Chieh
name: Free Air
artist: Huang Yu Jung
award: Silver
category: Fine Arts and Art Installation Design
year: 2025
Anthropology Chinese Textbook Graphics Design by Xu Tang
image credit: Xu Tang Biejinglab / CITIC Press Group
name: Anthropology Chinese Textbook
designer: Xu Tang
award: Silver
category: Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design
year: 2025
Guangzhou Academy of Arts Exhibition Visual Identity by Shi Chun Sheng
image credit: Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts
name: Guangzhou Academy of Arts
team: Shi Chun Sheng, Tang Ruo Fei, Chen Ruoxi, Liu Yi He , Chen Yi Miao and Luo Zhi Kun
award: Gold
category: Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design
year: 2025
Miao Attire Innovation Cultural Fashion Design by Rufan Lin
image credit: Rufan Lin
name: Miao Attire Innovation
designer: Rufan Lin
award: Silver
category: Costume and Heritage Wear Design
year: 2025
CoDe Italian Design Museum by Tihany Design and Matteo Vercelloni
image credit: Andrea Martiradonna
name: CoDe
team: Tihany Design, Matteo Vercelloni, Matteo Vercelloni, Paola Gallo, Cristina Menotti, Roberto Dassoni and Augusta Grecchi
award: Gold
category: Cultural Heritage and Culture Industry Design
year: 2020
Culture to Technology Identity Placard by Lei Wang
image credit: Hefei High Tech Digital Technology Co., LTD.
name: Culture to Technology Identity
team: Ji Chao, Xu Ning, Jin Lei, Wang Lei and Zhou Jiaxiang
award: Platinum
category: Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design
year: 2025
The Afterlife Cultural Space by Michel Nagi Ghostine
image credit: Michel Nagi Ghostine
name: The Afterlife
architect: Michel Nagi Ghostine
award: Bronze
category: Cultural Heritage and Culture Industry Design
year: 2024
TCLGreen Sustainable Art Installation by Creazione Sugo
image credit: Giovanni Albani Lattanzi
name: TCLGreen
artist: Kevin Chu
award: Gold
category: Circular Economy and Regenerative Design
year: 2023
DH Seasons in Bloom Enamel Badge by Lets Art Hong Kong Limited
image credit: Lets Art Hong Kong Limited
name: DH Seasons in Bloom
designer: Lets Art Hong Kong Limited
award: Silver
category: Cultural Heritage and Culture Industry Design
year: 2025
Qiushi Academy by U A D
image credit: Zhao Qiang
name: Qiushi
team: Luo Qingping, Ru Dan, Yin Nong, Cui He, Su Renyi, Xiao Zhibin, Pan Jiafu, Xuan Jican, Wang Zhenggang, Yang Yi, Tian Xiangning, Lu Dehai, Jin Shengjie, Sang Songbiao, Jiang Bing, Dong Hao, Xia Jiming, Chen Dong, Chen Shengxian and Zhang Ying
award: Silver
category: Cultural Heritage and Culture Industry Design
year: 2023
Hyzy World Youth Activity Center Corporate Identity by Ecust Creplus Design
image credit: ECUST-Creplus Design
name: Hyzy World Youth Activity Center
team: Shan Hao, Du Weimiao and Hua Yizhou
award: Gold
category: Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design
year: 2025
Pepsi Diner Milan 2024 Experiential by PepsiCo Design and Innovation
image credit: PepsiCo Design and Innovation
name: Pepsi Diner Milan 2024
designer: PepsiCo Design and Innovation
award: Bronze
category: Interior Space and Exhibition Design
year: 2025
Dance With The Wind Art Installation by Daisuke Nagatomo and Minnie Jan
image credit: Daisuke Nagatomo and Minnie Jan
name: Dance With The Wind
team: Daisuke Nagatomo and Minnie Jan
award: Gold
category: Lighting Products and Fixtures Design
year: 2023
Kukuk Box Mobile Playground by Kukuk Box GmbH
image credit: Kukuk Box GmbH
name: Kukuk Box
team: Bernwart A. Engelen and Kim Benjamin Kappenberg
award: Silver
category: Playground Equipment, Play Structures and Public Park Design
year: 2023
Chambyrinth Social Impact by Ronghao Chang
image credit: Ronghao Chang
name: Chambyrinth
team: Geoffrey Wang, Chengsyuan Tsai, Yixi Gao, Yun Wu, Chiatzu Chiu, Pinchen Yeh and Songyun Ko
award: Silver
category: Public Awareness, Volunteerism, and Society Design
year: 2017
The Ancient Mexicans Exhibition Identity by Eduardo Guizar Vukovich
image credit: Eduardo Guizar Vukovich
name: The Ancient Mexicans
team: Andrea Rodríguez Tapia, Ariadna García Ríos, Daniela de la Fuente Lozano and Isabel Villegas Martínez
award: Silver
category: Cultural Heritage and Culture Industry Design
year: 2024
Shazhou Youhuang Cultural Park by Senem Cennetoglu
image credit: Aaron&Rex
name: Shazhou Youhuang
architect: Senem Cennetoglu
award: Gold
category: Construction and Real Estate Projects Design
year: 2023
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