FAQ Entry #405

This is a respond to a previously asked question about the A' Design Award and Competition. The full list of frequently asked questions can be accessed here.

#405: What shall I design for the concept design entry? I did not design anything yet but I want to take part.

The design competition is absolutely open to all themes and all subjects without any restrictions. You can choose whatever theme you wish as long as it fits the category you wish to enter your work, when choosing a theme, choose a subject that matters to you, something that you wish to learn more or practice about, so that your participation serves as a practice, and of course you can also design something completely new, but in this case, we advise to make a good research in order to expand your horizons and experience. In any case, you could submit any work, but in the end if you are still undecided, perhaps try to design something that would benefit society, a product, project or a service that you would need, that would solve a problem or make something more efficient, fun, environment friendly or aesthetic. Think on how to make a difference, how to create value for society.

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The following questions could be related:

• #16: Where can I find the briefs for the design competitions?
• #206: Do the renderings or concept design submissions have to be produced or made in to finished products at a later stage of the competition?
• #237: Is there a design brief that I need to download or follow in order to enter the design competition? If so where can this be located? If there is no particular design brief am I eligible to design anything as long as it comes under the chosen category?
• #296: Do you have a brief for the graphic design and communication awards?
• #390: Is it necessary that the design must be published in same year of award entry?
• #393: Is there any condition about availability of the product on the market, e.g. products have to be on the market till the end of this year?

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