Organizer
AIDA Awards Committee, supported by 3C Awards and Africa Design School

Location
International competition with focus on African design (global participation)

Deadline

• Early Bird discount until October 31st, 2025 (20% off)
• Extended Early Bird discount until November 30th, 2025 (10% off)
• Regular Deadline until February 15th, 2026
• Final Deadline: March 15th, 2026 (10% late fee applies) till March 31st, 2026
• Call for entries opens: July 22nd, 2025

Competition Category

• Spatial Design
• Product Design
• Fashion
• Communication Design

Eligibility
Designers worldwide aged 18 and above (regardless of country of residence), applicants living outside Africa should be of African origin or submit projects developed/realized in Africa, all submissions must demonstrate clear connection to the continent

Entry Fee
Applications from African countries:

• Professional/Company: US$100, same entry in additional categories at 50% discount
• Independent Designer/Freelancers: US$40, same entry in additional categories at 50% discount
• Student: US$10, same entry in additional categories at 50% discount

International applications:

• Professional/Company: US$200, same entry in additional categories at 50% discount
• Independent Designer/Freelancers: US$80, same entry in additional categories at 50% discount
• Student: US$20, same entry in additional categories at 50% discount

Prizes/Awards

• International recognition and visibility across media platforms
• Opportunity to showcase vision on international stage
• All winner benefits provided free of charge, no additional fees
• Winners celebrated in July 2026 events

Core Introduction
The Africa International Design Awards is the first international awards celebrating creativity and forward-thinking design across the African continent, representing more than an award - a movement . This pioneering design advocacy platform recognizes and celebrates both African designers and international designers whose work is deeply rooted in Africa, creating innovative solutions to address unique challenges faced by African communities . The jury comprises acclaimed designers, creative directors and cultural thinkers from Africa and beyond, including professionals like Bibi Seck, Issa Diabaté, Ousmane Mbaye and others . The awards accept applications for projects developed within the last five years, including conceptual ideas, prototypes, or completed works already in use or circulation .