A’ Design Award is an international, juried design accolade established to recognize and promote good designs.
A’ Design Award & Competition (designaward.com), one of the World’s largest and most diffused international design awards announced results of the 2022 – 2023 design competition: 1884 Winners from 114 countries in 140 different design disciplines. Entries were carefully evaluated by an internationally influential jury panel composed of established scholars, prominent press members, creative design professionals and experienced entrepreneurs who devoted great care and attention to details while voting each entry. The A’ Design Awards are given for Good Spatial Design (Architecture, Interior Design, Urban Design and Landscape Design), Good Industrial Design (Product Design, Appliance Design, Vehicle Design and Machinery Design), Good Communication Design (Graphics Design, Interaction Design and Marketing Design), Good Fashion Design (Garment Design, Fashion Accessory Design and Footwear Design), Good System Design (Service Design, Design Strategy, Quality & Innovation) as well as for Achievements in Arts & Literature.
The winners of the competition receive: Design Award Winner Logo, Award Trophy, Winners’ Certificate, Gala-Night Invitation, Yearbook Publication Inclusion Service, The Annual Yearbook, Design Award Winner’s Exhibition (Physical), Winner Showcase (Digital), Promoted to Media Partners, Honorific Title and Rating Assignment and many other benefits, see the list here.
The A’ Design Prize is a highly coveted and comprehensive winners’ kit given to A’ Design Award & Competition laureates to help dissemination of their news to further and wider international audiences. In addition to the trophy, certificate and book, the A’ Design Prize includes PR and marketing services such as translation of award winning works to dozens of languages, press release preparation and distribution, lifetime license to use “award winner” logo, public relations campaign for winners and communication of awarded works to thousands of media members.
While the 2022 – 2023 Edition is over, entries to the 2023 – 2024 competition is now open; interested designers, artists, architects and companies could register and submit their works at https://competition.adesignaward.com where further information regarding the design competition such as evaluation criteria, key dates, list of jury members, entry forms and presentation guidelines could be obtained.
Eureka Lounge Chair by Beijing Yeak Tech Co. Ltd.
The shape of this Eureka Chair, a living room lounge chair, is based on mathematic model of Enneper surface with a sense of order and flow into the leisure space. The elaborate supporting structure provides users with ergonomic comfort while keeping stable. Another unique design of the chair is the fabric, made of wools from Kvadrat Sprinkles series with excellent stretch and durability, making it ideal material for chairs. More details here.
Brace Lounge Chair by Elena Prokhorova
The Brace armchair has been designed with the utmost consideration for the user’s comfort. Its defining feature is the implementation of adjustable belts that fasten the soft cushion to the frame, providing stability and allowing for individualized adjustments. This new element of interaction adds a level of versatility to the chair and sets it apart from conventional seating options. Actual rounded shapes, and details that elegantly complete function are the hallmarks of this design. In addition, this solution is suitable for both home use and outdoor recreation.
Jaipur Furniture Collection by Sonal Tuli
Each of the seven pieces of the Jaipur collection is an out-and-out reflection of the culturally rich city. Encapsulating the essence of the forms of the splendid city palace and the hues and motifs of the traditional craft of blue pottery, the collection is a spectacular unison of tradition with modernity. Handcrafted impeccably, each piece is made in India and finished to perfection. Jaipur is a work of art, a collector’s reverie.
Wave Armchair by Crystian Freiberger
The Wave Armchair boasts a unique design inspired by the rolling waves of the sea, which are characterized by more volume at the base as they form, before curving and gradually „breaking down” to taper at the ends. The seat and backrest are suspended without touching each other, thanks to a structure entirely composed of fiberglass. The fluidity and movement of the waves are captured in the armchair’s design, with the curved base providing a gentle rocking motion.
Pac Man Side Table With Lights by Yu Ren
Pac Man is a side table with light, which cleverly integrates the light source function into the shape of the handle. The greater the angle of the light as the handle goes up, the brighter the light source. Pac Man is not only a multi-purpose item, but also a high-value decoration in life. Pac Man is a functional furniture product that is suitable for use in multiple scenarios. Its light strip uses a low-temperature light source, which emits no heat.
Flip Chair by Kuan-Cheng Chen
The Flip chair design was inspired by the serene feeling of sitting on a grassy lawn, where one can enjoy the natural softness, warmth, and gentle breeze of the environment. The chair’s „flip” theme embodies the graceful movement of grass in the wind, creating a dynamic and organic form. To achieve this effect, computer programs were used to simulate the fluidity and folds of the chair’s seat. The wood was bent into shape using steam, replicating the natural curves and contours of the grassy landscape. The resulting product was then meticulously handcrafted to provide users with an authentic and immersive natural experience. The seat’s flipping surface offers a unique and comfortable sitting experience, as if one is lounging on a custom-shaped patch of grass.
Honey Drop Lighting by Akira Nakagomi
Gentle light illumination of honey. This lighting is a disaster prevention item that also adds color to everyday life. Place honey in a glass container that looks like dripping honey and place it on a wooden pedestal with a rechargeable LED. In an emergency, the honey can be used as emergency food, and the pedestal can be used as a flashlight. This product is not to be stored away for use only in emergencies, but also to add color to everyday life.
U Table Lamp by Monica Pinto de Almeida
The U table lamp combines emotions with forms, placing emphasis on its expressive element, the color, creating a perfect blend of art and design. The lamp is formed by simple rectangular lines in the shape of an inverse u in frost colored acrylic for the larger body and opalescent acrylic for the smaller element, the light works inside with a chrome e27 socket lamp, a set that evokes graphic effects where translucent and diffusing light sets moods and adds depth to the visual environment.
Farol Ceiling Light by Katia Martins and Tiago Russo
Farol is a ceiling lamp with defined geometric shapes and solid neutral colours, combining the natural shade of cork with painted steel, in a simple and minimalist design that irradiates a soft diffuse spotlight to create a warm, cosy ambiance. Our intent was to design a lamp that would make a statement even without being in use, through the combination of materials and a bold structure especially when you combine several of them together, creating a stronger visual impact.
Od Ana Lighting by Cenk Ahmet Kaya
Od Ana it was designed as a light source that can adapt to any interior in which it is positioned, using simple components and techniques. Due to its anthropomorphic structure, the light fixture can be manipulated according to the end user’s needs; It can be used as a desk lamp, table lamp, or floor lamp. Od Ana; handcrafted meticulously by skilled artisans is produced exclusively in limited quantity.
Hexa Light by Sepehr Mehrdadfa
The goal of Hexa design was to achieve a lamp that provides the lighting of the architectural space in two broad and localized modes, has the ability to expand in the space and improves the quality of the space in terms of aesthetics. A Hexa is one third of a full hexagon. This division increases the ability of Hexa in the variety of composition and expansion.
Tenki Spliced Magnetic Attraction Toy by Linglin Liang
Tenki is a splice type digital toys for children. This design provides basic power knowledge for children through different power generation modules and combination of power modules. Magnetic suction module is built into the toy structure to bury the wire into the connector. This form avoids the hidden danger of wire exposure caused by traditional electronic toys. Tenki aims to effectively connect children with digital life in a more accessible and low-threshold form.
Dudo Synthetic Music Enlightenment Toys by Hsin Chen Lin and Zi Yun Hsu
Dudo is an auditory and visual synthesizer designed for children aged 4-12 to learn music through playful, hands-on experience. Its difficulty level can increase with age, while its different connection methods allow for expanded functions and multiplayer mode. Dudo teaches basic music theory and synthesizer knowledge to stimulate children’s creativity and imagination.
Bioo Biotechnological Lamp by Kutuko Studio
The objective was clear, to generate a spectacular, elegant and aesthetic video. The product, a lamp of an excellent design with a switch out of the norm but within nature. A biological switch. This high-end product, exclusively produced in Barcelona, turns on at the touch of your favorite plant.
Sea of Ink Animation by Chenxin Yang
This is an animated short film about an artist struggling with his creative block and his journey under the sea. This animation portrays how the artist breaks through the barriers during the creation process. The animation has an unique visual aesthetic of the 3D hand-drawn watercolor ink style.
Mocats Multifunctional Cat Furniture by La Jato del Gato
The MoCats (Modular Cacoons for Cats) are multifunctional and eco-friendly furniture that allow your cat to scratch, climb, hide, observe, sleep and play; that can adapt to your lifestyle and the different spaces within your home.
Flowing Incense Incense Stick Ring by Yao Xiong
Flowing Incense is based on the Chinese ritual of incense burning. The collection combines elements of prehistoric and contemporary artefacts with the innovative technology Flowing Lithography Ceramic to balance the aesthetic characteristics of Chinese complexity and abstraction. Yao Xiong combines high-tech ceramic with special handcrafted techniques to create jewellery pieces inviting the viewer to follow the decorative movement visually and spiritually contemplate the abstract white space.
Objects Come Alive Ambience Lighting Systems by Fengsheng Cai
The luminaires are designed with a research focus on Biophilic design and kinesthetic empathy. The movement of the luminaires mimics the growth habits, movement patterns and rhythms of the plants, making the luminaires more relatable. Viewing the direction of the product relieves anxiety, tension, fatigue and other emotions. The luminaires change according to the environment (temperature, wind), making them more accessible for everyday use while creating a sense of atmosphere.
The Shape of Old Memory Womenswear Collection by Bingrou Chen
The innovation of this design is mainly reflected in the application of special materials, the design of apparel structure and the innovative application of traditional Chinese Chaozhou embroidery pattern. The addition of epoxy resin AB glue makes the modeling of this series of clothes become stable like sculpture, more tension, but also more expressive. The application of traditional Chaozhou embroidery pattern makes the works more vibrant.
Interactions 2021 Interchangeable Textile Panels by Marina Kolarova
In a world of constant changes everyone is permanently looking for newness. ‘INTERACTIONS 2021’ collection is made of panels cut in leftover natural fabrics which are designed to interact with each other and give the possibility to create each day a new garment personalised to your own identity and taste. This new generation of clothing supports self-expression, reduces textile waste and provides a solution to buy less and wear more.
Scacco Matto Portable Lamp by Francesco Cappuccio
From atmosphere to focused light, three elements are connected by magnets to create five different settings of light. The sculptural piece is designed to inspire a new interest in how light can transform the look, feel, and atmosphere of our homes. With Scacco Matto elements, the user can create an occasional vase or a sculptural dinner light; it encourages audiences to explore and interact with shapes and light.
Early Registrations to A’ Design Award 2023 are now open, enter your work: https://competition.adesignaward.com/registration.php
Featured image: Scacco Matto by Francesco Cappuccio
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