A’ DESIGN AWARD AND COMPETITION INVITES VISIONARY ENTRIES FOR 2026
To get selected and celebrated as an A’ Design Award and Competition winner, creative professionals must craft works that stand out among the broad spectrum of design, art, architecture and technology fields. With an annual call for entries due to September 30, 2025, the award platform gives players in all corners of the industry the chance to get their works recognized, publicized and pushed forward.
From art performances and exhibition spaces to temporary pavilions and public installations, a curated selection of past A’ Design Award winners exemplifies a transformative power, encouraging creative minds to submit their own visionary creations.
banner and above: Flowers And Butterflies Are Dancing Public Art by Kuo Hsiang
image credit: Kuo Hsiang
name: Flowers And Butterflies Are Dancing
artist: Kuo Hsiang
category: Fine Arts and Art Installation Design
award: Iron
year: 2021
GLOBAL RECOGNITION THROUGH A’ DESIGN AWARD BENEFITS
A’ Design Award winners gain unparalleled exposure through international exhibitions of their work, features in leading design publications, and inclusion in an exclusive yearbook. They are also invited to high-profile networking events like the award’s gala-night. The extensive A’ Design Prize also encompasses inclusion in the prestigious World Design Rankings, project translations into over 100 languages, and widespread PR services.
Each submission is reviewed by a distinguished Grand Jury Panel, composed of over 300 esteemed professionals, academics, and industry experts, ensuring that only the most innovative and impactful designs are recognized.
Nanhua Glimmer Public Landscape by Atelier Let’s and JR Architects
image credit: Monserrat Castro
name: Nanhua Glimmer
design team: Atelier Let’s + JR Architects
category: Landscape Planning and Garden Design
award: Gold
year: 2022
A CATEGORY FOR EVERY CREATIVE VISION
While this article highlights the fusion of art and architecture, the A’ Design Award is open to submissions from across a wide spectrum of creative fields. Winning entries include everything from conceptual designs to commercial products and social initiatives. See the full list of categories here.
Pop Star View Platform by Li Hao
image credit: Li Wei, Ai Song, Li Hao
name: Pop Star
artists: Ai Song, Nan Xueqian
award: Gold
category: Fine Arts and Art Installation Design
year: 2021
Trojena Ski Village Mixed Use Development by Aedas
image credit: Aedas
name: Trojena Ski Village
Design team: Aedas
category: Architecture, Building and Structure Design
award: Platinum
year: 2024
