A’ Design Award have three (3) primary entry periods; Early, Regular and Late. In addition to primary entry periods, there is the first entry period, and there are two super early bird nomination campaigns and two very late entry possibilities. In theory, you can join anytime from April 15th to April 7th, that is about 357 days in which you could nominate a work, however nomination fees will differ in each entry period, with earlier entry periods being more cost effective than the standard or late entry periods; it costs less to join earlier. It is also smart to join as early as possible as you could make use of preliminary score and preliminary jury feedbacks, which are provided free of charge, to improve your presentation which in turn could potentially translate to a more successful participation.

• First Bird February 27^th - February 28^th

  The First Bird is a special period where eligible designers could purchase discounted nomination tickets.
• First Entry April 15^th - April 22^nd

  The first seven days after registrations open, entry fees would be significantly discounted.
• Earliest Bird April 27^th - April 30^th

  The Earliest Bird is a special period where eligible designers could purchase discounted nomination tickets.
• Early Deadline June 30^th

  A' Design Award Early Deadline ends on June 30^th, Regular Entry Fees become effective, Preliminary Scores are still provided.
• Regular Deadline September 30^th

  A' Design Award Regular Deadline ends on September 30^th, Late Entry Fees become effective, Preliminary Scores are still provided.
• Late Deadline >February 28^th

  A' Design Award Late Entry Deadline ends on February 28^th, Last Entry Fees become effective, Preliminary Scores are no longer provided.
• Last Entry >March 30^th

  A' Design Award Last Entry Deadline ends on March 30^th, Omega Entry Fees become effective, Preliminary Scores are no longer provided.
• Omega Entry April 7^th

  A' Design Award Omega Entry Deadline ends on April 7^th, Entries Completely Closed.