Deadline: February 28, 2027
A' Design Award and Competition 2026
Organizer
A' Design Award (OMC Design Studios SRL, Italy)
Location
Open globally
- Early Bird Period: April 21 – June 30, 2026
- Regular Period: July 1 – September 30, 2026
- Late Bird Period: October 1, 2026 – February 28, 2027
- Results Announcement: April 15, 2027
Competition Category
100+ categories covering all design disciplines, including but not limited to:
- Interior Space and Exhibition Design (bars, restaurants, hotels, shops, residences, convention centers, etc.)
- Architecture, Building and Structure Design (residences, schools, hotels, sports facilities, bridges, etc.)
- Packaging Design (food packaging, boxes, bottles, bags, etc.)
- Furniture Design (chairs, tables, stools, seating systems, furniture components, etc.)
- Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design (symbols, logos, typography, posters, book layouts, etc.)
- Jewelry, Eyewear and Watch Design (rings, bracelets, watches, glasses, necklaces, etc.)
- Lighting Products and Lighting Projects Design (chandeliers, lighting fixtures, neon lights, etc.)
- Digital and Electronic Devices Design (laptops, mobile phones, cameras, etc.)
- Home Appliance Design (microwaves, refrigerators, stoves, blenders, etc.)
- Art, Craft and Ready-made Design (functional sculptures, artworks, ceramics, paintings, etc.)
- Vehicle, Mobility and Transportation Design (bicycles, cars, motorcycles, vessels, aircraft, etc.)
- Entries accepted for projects designed within the last 10 years or conceptual-stage projects
Eligibility
Open to designers, brands, and design agencies from all countries worldwide. No age or professional restrictions.
Entry Fee
Registration and submission are free. Nomination fees are charged only after designs pass the preliminary scoring. Fees vary by account type and competition period:
| Account Type | Early Bird | Regular | Late Bird |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large Enterprise | €2,430 / €910 | €2,915 / €1,215 | €3,400 / €1,520 |
| Corporate | €840 / €320 | €1,015 / €430 | €1,185 / €540 |
| Individual | €595 / €225 | €715 / €295 | €835 / €370 |
Prizes/Awards
Winners receive a comprehensive Winners' Kit including:
- International design excellence certificate in a metal frame
- Invitation to the exclusive gala night in Italy (La Notte Premio A')
- Online and offline exhibition of awarded projects
- Poster of awarded projects
- Hardcover printed yearbook inclusion
- Special 3D-printed metal award trophy (Omega Particle) in a luxury black box
- Translation of the project into 108+ languages for international reach
- Exclusive interview with the winner
- Press release preparation and global distribution
- License to use the A' Design Award Winner Logo
- Inclusion in the World Design Rankings
- Media appearances through press partners
- No contractually obliged further fees
Core Introduction
A' Design Award & Competition is one of the world's largest, most prestigious, and most influential annual international juried design competitions. It aims to create global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles by recognizing and promoting excellence in design. The competition features a grand jury panel of 312 international design experts, academics, and media professionals, employing a blind peer-review methodology to ensure fair evaluation. Winning works are exhibited at the MOOD Design Museum in Italy and tour multiple countries worldwide. The award is dedicated to pushing designers, companies, and brands to create superior products and projects that benefit society, representing one of the highest achievements in the design industry.
