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Attention Designers and Innovators! We're excited to announce that the A' Design Award and Competition categories have expanded and evolved! Our newly updated Categories Page is now live, offering a richer and more detailed exploration of each design category. This revamped page not only lists all categories but also delves deeper, providing insights into past winning works and detailed explanations for each category.

Whether your passion lies in industrial design, architecture, digital art, or any creative field, our enhanced page is a treasure trove of information and inspiration. The new layout is designed for an intuitive and enlightening experience, helping you discover the perfect category for your innovative designs.

Don't miss this opportunity to explore the full spectrum of design excellence and see where your creativity can take you. Visit our new A' Design Award Categories Page now to learn more and find the perfect fit for your work. Embrace the chance to showcase your talent on a global stage!


 
A' Design Award and Competition is organized under the following 100 main categories. For the most popular design award categories, click here. To learn more about the award, please view our one-page presentation: What is A' Design Award? To navigate this page easier, use your browsers search function (CTRL+F). For industrial designs, you can find the best fit based on locorno classification.

• If you are having difficulties in choosing the category, simply register and upload your design and wait for the preliminary checking service which is provided free of charge. Alternatively, you could submit your design for the category 24 for hard to classify projects. If you are wondering why there are 100+ categories, we invite you to read more about it here: networking effects. Please see all design competition category descriptions and briefs below. For popular categories, click here.

 

01.

FURNITURE, DECORATIVE ITEMS AND HOMEWARE DESIGN
Chairs, Tables, Stools, Benches, Seating System, Furnishings, Furniture Parts and More.
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51.

BABY, KIDS' AND CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS DESIGN
Baby Products, Kids' Products, Childrens' Products and More.

02.

PACKAGING DESIGN
Food Packages, Boxes and Casings, Packs, Cans, Bottles, Bags and More.
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52.

FASHION AND TRAVEL ACCESSORIES DESIGN
Bags, Suitcases, Belts, Backpacks, Luggages, Travel Gear and More.

03.

ARCHITECTURE, BUILDING AND STRUCTURE DESIGN
Residences, Schools, Hotels, Sports Facilities, Bridges, Convention Centers and More.
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53.

ART MATERIALS, STATIONERY SUPPLIES AND GIFT ITEMS DESIGN
Drawing Materials, Drawing Bases, Films, Structure Materials, Adhesives and More.

04.

FASHION, APPAREL AND GARMENT DESIGN
Clothing, Accessories, Rings, Hats, Bags, Watches, Sunglasses, Ties, Pins and More.
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54.

PROSUMER PRODUCTS, TOOLS, AND MACHINERY DESIGN
Machinery that Produce Machinery, Prosumer Products, Prosumer Tools and More.

05.

LIGHTING PRODUCTS AND PROJECTS DESIGN
Torchieres, Wall Washers, Fireplaces, Neons, Backlights, Pendant Lights and More.
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55.

SECURITY AND SURVEILLANCE PRODUCTS DESIGN
Security Cameras, Surveillance and Scanning Systems, Monitoring Equipment and More.

06.

TOY, GAMES AND HOBBY PRODUCTS DESIGN
Stuffed Toys, Miniatures, Baby Toys, Childrens Toys, Collectibles and More.
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56.

BATHROOM FURNITURE AND SANITARY WARE DESIGN
Bathtubs, Bidets, Sinks, Showers, Urinals, Water Closets and More.

07.

DIGITAL AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES DESIGN
Laptops, Cell Phones, Computers, Handhelds and Electronic Gadgets and More.
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57.

MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING MACHINERY DESIGN
Machines that Produce other Goods, Machines that Produce semi-finished products and More.

08.

INTERIOR SPACE AND EXHIBITION DESIGN
Bars, Restaurants, Hotels, Shops, Residences, Convention Centers and More.
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58.

ENERGY PRODUCTS AND DEVICES DESIGN
Energy Generators, Energy Savers, Energy Production, Batteries, Adapters and More.

09.

VEHICLE, MOBILITY AND TRANSPORTATION DESIGN
Bicycles, Cars, Motorcycles, Trains, Ships, Boats, Yachts, Planes, Buses and More.
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59.

AUTOMOTIVE ACCESSORIES AND CAR CARE PRODUCTS DESIGN
Automotive Accessories, Performance Parts, Car Care Products and More.

10.

INTERFACE AND INTERACTION DESIGN
Gadgets & Electronic Device Interfaces, Interactive Interfaces, Web Designs and More.
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60.

GARDEN AND OUTDOOR FURNITURE DESIGN
Outdoor Tables, Outdoor Benches, Garden Sofa, Sun Loungers, Hammocks, Garden Furniture Sets and More.

11.

HOME APPLIANCES DESIGN
White and Brown Goods, Microwaves, Refrigerators, Stoves, Blenders and More.
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61.

STREET FURNITURE DESIGN
Benches, Traffic Barriers, Bollards, Taxi Stands, Public Lavatories and More.

12.

GRAPHICS AND VISUAL COMMUNICATION DESIGN
Symbols, Logos, Typography, Posters, Books and Page Layouts, 2D Packaging and More.
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62.

LANDSCAPE PLANNING AND GARDEN DESIGN
Landscape Designs, Garden Projects, Small and Large-scale Landscape Projects and More.

13.

COMPUTER GRAPHICS AND 3D MODEL DESIGN
Digital Art-Works, 3D Models, 3D Figures, 3D Characters, Special Effects, 3D Scenes and More.
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63.

URBAN PLANNING AND URBAN DESIGN
Urban Planning, Advanced City Planning, Zoning, Smart City Systems and More.

14.

PHOTOGRAPHY AND PHOTO MANIPULATION DESIGN
Photographs, Photo Manipulations, Scenery, Still Imaging and More.
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64.

SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS AND RESEARCH EQUIPMENT DESIGN
Meters, Scopes, Measures, Scientific Equipment, Research Equipment, Analysis Equipment and More.

15.

ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL DESIGN
Highly Technical Products, Schematics, Mechanisms, Mechanical Engineering Designs and More.
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65.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING CONTENT DESIGN
Education Content, Training Materials, Courses, Workshops and More.

16.

MEDICAL DEVICES AND MEDICAL EQUIPMENT DESIGN
Clinical, Diagnostic Products, Bio-Products, Care Projects, Surgical and Therapeutic Concepts and More.
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66.

YACHT AND MARINE VESSELS DESIGN
Yachts, Watercraft, Ships, Boats, Hovercraft, Submarines and More.

17.

MOVIE AND ANIMATION DESIGN
Movie Trailers, Short Movies, Commercials, Cartoons and Animated Sequences and More.
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67.

CAR AND LAND BASED MOTOR VEHICLES DESIGN
Cars, Trucks, Pickups, Bus, Sports, Utility Vehicles and More.

18.

FOOD, BEVERAGE AND CULINARY ARTS DESIGN
Design for Food, Design with Food, Food Servings and Design of Culinary Objects and More.
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68.

INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT AND HEAVY-DUTY APPLIANCES DESIGN
Industrial Heavy-duty Machinery, Machinery for Manufacturing, Machinery for Processing, Heavy-duty and Industrial Appliances and More.

19.

BUILDING MATERIALS, CONSTRUCTION COMPONENTS, STRUCTURES & SYSTEMS
Industrial Materials, Building Materials and Components, Systems, Surfaces and Finishing and More.
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69.

AEROSPACE AND AIRCRAFT DESIGN
Planes, Baloons, Airliners, Helicopters, Rotorcrafts, Turbojets and More.

20.

SOCIAL DESIGN
Design for Social Wellbeing, Design for Society, Social Designs and More.
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70.

COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT, DEVICES AND APPARATUS DESIGN
Cell Phones, Tablets, Radio, Walkie Talkies, Routers, Switches, Transceivers and More.

21.

IDEA DESIGN
Product, Service, Experience or Business Design Ideas, Creatively Challenging Projects and More.
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71.

CAMERA AND PHOTOGRAPHY EQUIPMENT DESIGN
Photo Cameras, Photo Camera Lenses, Color Products, Photography Equipment and More.

22.

ARTS, CRAFTS AND READY-MADE DESIGN
Design of Functional Sculptures, Art Objects, Craftworks, Sculptures, Ceramics, Paintings and More.
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72.

SPACECRAFT, SPACEPLANES AND SPACESHIP DESIGN
Spacecraft, Spaceplanes and Spaceship Design Projects and More.

23.

META, STRATEGIC AND SERVICE DESIGN
Design Strategy, Design Management, Service Design, Franchising Design, Strategic Design and More.
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73.

GENERATIVE, ALGORITHMIC AND PARAMETRIC DESIGN
Generative Architecture, Parametric Designs, Algorithmic Artworks and More.

24.

OFFICE FURNITURE DESIGN
Executive Desks, Office Chairs, Seating, Cubicle Systems, File Cabinets, Conference Chairs, Shelving Units, Storage Cabinets and More
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74.

DIGITAL AND BROADCASTING MEDIA DESIGN
Blogging and Social Media, Broadcast, Podcasting, Newsletters and More.

25.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES DESIGN
Computer Software and Programs, Mobile Applications, Plugins, Algorithms and Functions and More
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75.

PRINT AND PUBLISHED MEDIA DESIGN
Traditional Media, Press, Print Media,
Publishing and More.

26.

HARDWARE, POWER AND HAND TOOLS DESIGN
Garden Tools, Hammers, Drills, Saws, Screwdrivers, Wrenches, Cutting Tools and More
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76.

CONSTRUCTION AND REAL ESTATE PROJECTS DESIGN
Large Real Estate Projects with Total Architecture, Interior, Landscape and Social Designs.

27.

KITCHEN FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT AND FIXTURES DESIGN
Kitchen Systems, Kitchen Appliances, Kitchen Taps, Kitchen Sinks, Kitchen Worktops, Kitchen Splashbacks, Kitchen Furniture Accessories, Kitchen Islands, Kitchen Trolleys, Kitchen Lighting, Kitchen Wall Storage and More
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77.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS DESIGN
Violin, Viola, Guitar, Trumpet, Clarinet, Piano, Drums and More.

28.

HEAVY MACHINERY DESIGN
Construction, Agricultural, Mining, Earthmoving, Production Equipment and Machinery and More.
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78.

DIFFERENTLY ABLED AND SENIORS' ASSISTANCE DESIGN
Design for Seniors, Design for Differently Abled People and Life-Aid Products.

29.

PERFORMING ARTS, STYLE AND SCENERY DESIGN
Choreography, Dance Moves, Theatre, Costume, Makeup, Sound and Set Design and More.
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79.

PUBLIC AWARENESS, VOLUNTEERISM, AND SOCIETY DESIGN
Public Campaigns, Volunteerism Projects and Designs for Social Impact.

30.

MUSIC, AUDIO AND SOUND DESIGN
Compositions, Generative Music, Audio Designs, Sound Designs, Sound FX, Soundtracks and More.
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80.

REPAIR, RESTORATION AND MAINTENANCE PRODUCTS DESIGN
Repair Kits, Restoration Products, Protective Casing and Protective Products, Maintainance Products and More.

31.

AGRICULTURAL TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY DESIGN
Cultivators, Plows, Rollers, Tractors, Hydroponics, Sprinklers, Irrigation Systems, Farm Trucks, Agricultural Tools, Bale Wrappers, Flails, Conveyor Belts, Mowers, Sprayer and Planters
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81.

MANUFACTURING MATERIALS, INDUSTRIAL PARTS AND SUPPLIES DESIGN
Manufacturing Materials, Manufacturing Supplies, Manufacturing Parts, Industrial Materials, Industrial Supplies and More.

32.

HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING PRODUCTS DESIGN
Air-conditioning Condensers, Compressors, Heat Pumps, Humidifiers, Dehumidifiers, Refrigerated Counter, Air Heating Products, Cooling Machinery and More.
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82.

CULTURAL HERITAGE AND CULTURE INDUSTRY DESIGN
Projects regarding creation, conversion, preservation, restoration and protection of heritage and culture.

33.

ROBOTICS, AUTOMATON AND AUTOMATION DESIGN
Robots, Robotic Hands, Automatons, Automation Products, Robotic Components and More.
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83.

LUXURY DESIGN
Luxury Properties, Exclusive Products, Designs and Communication for Luxury Services and More.

34.

ENTERTAINMENT, CONTENT CREATION AND STREAMING MEDIA DESIGN
Videos, Streaming Media, Content Series, Shows, Entertainment Content and More.
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84.

MOBILE TECHNOLOGIES, APPLICATIONS AND SOFTWARE DESIGN
Mobile Communication Technologies, Applications for Mobile Computing, Mobile Entertainment and More.

35.

HOSPITALITY, RECREATION, TRAVEL AND TOURISM DESIGN
Lodging, Restaurants & Bars, Theme Parks, Airlines, Hotels, Cruise Lines, Accommodations, and More.
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85.

ADVERTISING, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION DESIGN
Performance-Based Ads, Integrated Campaigns, Guerrilla Marketing, Public Relation Schemes and More.

36.

FUTURISTIC DESIGN
Future products, future gadgets, future services, future cities, conceptual futuristic designs and More.
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86.

COMPUTERS AND COMPUTER ACCESSORIES DESIGN
Computers, Computer Peripherals, Tablets, Desktops, Laptops, Mainframes, Computer Accessories and More.

37.

AUDIO AND SOUND EQUIPMENT DESIGN
Audio Recorders, Stage Equipment, Sound FX Products, Microphones, Headphones, Speakers and More.
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87.

CYBERNETICS, PROSTHESIS AND IMPLANT DESIGN
Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Computer Vision, Bionics, Medical Cybernetics, Adaptive Systems and More.

38.

VIDEO AND BROADCASTING EQUIPMENT DESIGN
Video and Broadcasting Equipment, Digital Cine Cameras, Broadcasting Technologies, Gimbals, Lighting and More.
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88.

WHOLESALE, RETAIL TRADE, COMMERCE AND E-COMMERCE DESIGN
Wholesale Trade Services, Retail Trade Products, Commerce Projects, E-Commerce Platforms, B2B Services and More.

39.

AWARDS, PRIZE AND COMPETITIONS DESIGN
Awards, Prizes, Competitions, Contests, Cups, Medals, Endowments, Decrees and More.
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89.

WEARABLE TECHNOLOGIES DESIGN
Healthcare Devices, Wearable Cameras, Smart Garments, Smart Watches and More

40.

EVENT AND HAPPENING DESIGN
Conferences, Conventions, Festivals, Symposiums, Trade Fairs, Trade Shows and More.
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90.

ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION AND INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN
Construction and Infrastructure Projects, Building Engineering and Design, Technical Projects and More.

41.

SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND RECREATION EQUIPMENT DESIGN
Football Boots, Soccer Cleats, Flying Discs, Balls, Weights, Sports Equipment and More.
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91.

FOOTWEAR, SHOES AND BOOTS DESIGN AWARD
Boots, Sandals, Shoes, Slippers, High-Heels, Galoshes, Waders, High-Tops, Mules and More.

42.

TEXTILE, FABRIC, TEXTURES, PATTERNS AND CLOTH DESIGN
Smart and Innovative Textiles, Fabrics, Textures, Patterns, Clothes and More.
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92.

FURNITURE ACCESSORIES, HARDWARE AND MATERIALS DESIGN
Door and Drawer Handles, Locks, Fittings, Partitions, Hinges, Chipboards, Furniture Materials and More.

43.

SAFETY CLOTHING AND PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT DESIGN
High-Visibility Clothing, Fire-Protection, Cold Protection, Helmets and More.
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93.

LIMITED EDITION DESIGN AWARDS
Designs Produced from 9 to 1001 pieces, Exclusive and Customized Industrial Designs and More.

44.

BEAUTY, PERSONAL CARE AND COSMETIC PRODUCTS DESIGN
Make-up Cosmetics, Skin Care Products, Beauty Products, Masks, Creams and More.
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94.

DESIGN QUALITY AND INNOVATION
Designs with Highest Details, Well Defined and Finished Products, Highly Innovative Designs and More.

45.

OFFICE AND BUSINESS APPLIANCES DESIGN
Office Appliances, Printers, Scanners, Business Machinery and More.
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95.

SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS, PROJECTS AND GREEN DESIGN
Eco-Sustainable Projects, Environment Friendly Designs, Recycled, Upcycled, Bio-degradable Products and More.

46.

HOSPITALITY, RESTAURANT AND CATERING PRODUCTS DESIGN
Hospitality Products, Hospitality Furniture, Catering Products and More.
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96.

ELECTRONIC AND VIDEO GAME DESIGN
Video Games, Electronic Games, Computer Games, Gaming Console Games, VR Games, Interactive Games and More.

47.

PET SUPPLIES AND PRODUCTS FOR ANIMALS DESIGN
Pet Accessories, Grooming Supplies, Cages, Aquarium Supplies and More.
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97.

3D PRINTED FORMS AND PRODUCTS
Products Designed and Realized with Latest Technologies, 3D Printed Products and More.

48.

OUTDOOR GEAR AND CAMPING EQUIPMENT DESIGN
Tents, Shelters, Water Tanks, Survival Knifes, Sleeping Bags, Rainproof Clothing, Camping Chairs, Sleeping Pads, Survival Gear, Lanterns, Camping Utensils and More.
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98.

DISPOSABLE AND SINGLE USE PRODUCTS
Single-use Objects, Disposable Products, One-Time Use Tools and Devices and More.

49.

JEWELRY, EYEWEAR AND WATCH DESIGN
Necklace, Pendants, Earrings, Rings, Glasses, Watches and More.
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99.

WEBSITE AND WEB DESIGN AWARDS
Websites, Landing Pages, Interactive Applications, Applets, Web Gadgets, Cloud Software and More.

50.

BAKEWARE, TABLEWARE, DRINKWARE AND COOKWARE DESIGN
Cutlery, Glassware, Ceramic Ware, Tea Sets, Cooking Sets and More.
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100.

ARTIFICIAL LIFE AND SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY DESIGN
Artificial Life, Synthetic Biology, Artificially Modified Organisms, Artificial Biosynthesis, Synthetic Enzymes and More.

Tip: If you are having difficulties in choosing a category, simply submit your design for 24. Unexpected Design Award Category (which is a generic category that allows entries that are hard to classify, highly innovative, unexpected etc.) and the preliminary jurors will suggest the appropriate category after checking your design. If you are wondering why there are 100+ categories, read here: networking effects. For concealed categories, click here. For concept stage entries, you could refer to the design competition brief.

Also See
Good Industrial Design Award
Good Architecture Design Award
Good Product Design Award
Good Communication Design Award
Good Service Design Award
Good Fashion Design Award

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