The A’ Design Award is one of the world’s most prestigious design accolades. It celebrates creativity and innovation across 196 disciplines, with winners from 180 countries.
Each year, over 94,000 submissions are reviewed by a jury of 312 experts. These include academics, journalists, entrepreneurs, and design professionals. To date, over 23,500 projects have been honored.
Global Recognition and Benefits
Winning works are translated into all major languages, helping designers reach global audiences, from enthusiasts to media outlets. The competition offers one of the largest prize packages in the design industry. Winners receive extensive publicity, media coverage, and exclusive benefits.
The A’ Design Award is currently open for entries, allowing designers to gain worldwide recognition by participating.
Notable Winners From Past Years
Du Wenbiao won in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category for the Kunming Zhonghaihui Delhi Garden Sales Department in 2022–2023. Yu Fan He and Chia Chen Lee won in the Fine Arts and Art Installation Design category for the Resonance Light Installation in 2025–2026.
Pone Architecture won in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category for the Bubbles Inspire Educational Project in 2018–2019. Tetsuya Matsumoto won in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design category for the Cloud of Luster Wedding Chapel in 2019–2020.
Rafael Contreras and Monica Earl won in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design category for 272 Hedges Avenue Pedestal Architecture in 2022–2023. Zhang Can-Csd Design Office won in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category for the Bo Du Resort Hotel Design in 2018–2019.
Snorre Stinessen won in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design category for Manshausen Hospitality in 2016–2017. Carlos Martinez and Pipilotti Rist won in the Street Furniture Design category for City Lounge, St. Gallen Urban Living Room in 2016–2017.
Da Architects won in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category for the New Design For Dsk Bank Flagship Branch in 2017–2018. Phaidesign won in the Fine Arts and Art Installation Design category for the Mystical Serpent Light Art Installation in 2024–2025.
Decoi Mark Goulthorpe and Raphael Crespin won in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design category for One Main Office in 2015–2016. Ian Wallace won in the Packaging Design category for Flora Gin in 2024–2025.
Ahmed Habib won in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design category for Greystone House in 2024–2025. Giuseppe Tortato won in the Lighting Products and Fixtures Design category for the Embrasse Moi Lamp Sculpture Lamp in 2024–2025.
Takumi Takahashi won in the Fine Arts and Art Installation Design category for the Life Science Code Monument in 2024–2025. Ingarden & Ewý Architects won in the Architecture, Building and Structure Design category for the Malopolska Garden of Arts in 2013–2014.
Esra Erciyes won in the Jewelry Design category for the Secret of Eternity Necklace and Brooch in 2024–2025. Derya Geylani Vurusan won in the Fine Arts and Art Installation Design category for the Fountain of Life Large Scale Public Artwork in 2024–2025.
Ivan Krupin won in the Interior Space and Exhibition Design category for Shiroyama Restaurant in 2024–2025. Harun Ayaydin won in the Baby, Kids’ and Children’s Products Design category for the Atlas Multifunctional Bed in 2024–2025.