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A' Design Awards Opens Global Competition with February Deadline

award · 2026-03-14

The A' Design Awards, described as the world's largest design competition, is currently accepting submissions for its annual event. Based in Como, Italy, the contest welcomes both conceptual and completed projects across 100 categories, including Print Design, Visual Communication, Packaging, UI/UX, and Photography. A global jury of design professionals, academics, and press members will evaluate entries. Participants, ranging from students to professionals, can gain career development opportunities, feedback, and potential inclusion in a traveling exhibition and annual publication. The submission deadline is February 28th.

Key facts

  • Submission deadline is February 28th
  • Competition features 100 design categories
  • Entries judged by an international jury panel
  • Event is held annually in Como, Italy
  • Open to both conceptual and realized projects

Entities

Artists

  • En Garde Interdisciplinary GmbH
  • Shafiqul Alam
  • Vania Nedkova
  • Elisava Pack
  • Dongdao Team
  • Isa Velarde
  • Pip Tompkin Design
  • Saana Hellsten
  • Angela Spindler
  • Albert Salamon
  • PlusX
  • Vaunce
  • PepsiCo Design and Innovation
  • Donvoan Bernini
  • MrSmith Studio
  • Dren Begolli
  • Mina Panic
  • Carlo Negri
  • Joel Derksen
  • Intorno Design
  • Réka Baranyi
  • Nima Rahimiha
  • Mohammad Hossein Naghibi
  • Katsumi Tamura
  • Miguel Pinto Félix
  • Hattie Stewart
  • Jaz
  • Ricardo AKN
  • Zosen
  • Merijn Hos
  • Alan Saga
  • Guilherme Jardim
  • Asuka Watanabe
  • Wonchan Lee
  • Andy Vernall

Institutions

  • A' Design Awards & Competition
  • A'Design Award & Competition
  • A'Design Award and Competition

Locations

  • Como, Italy
  • Italy

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