Whether you are an amateur designer or a recent graduate in design, it is time to start contemplating whether to apply for positions at reputed design firms or start your own studio. Here is a balanced perspective that may help you make a sound decision. There is no harm in garnering some experience with a big design firm as the experience you gain with a reputable organization is invaluable. However, it’s equally important that you stay relevant in the design industry. To help you in the endeavor comes A’ Design Award & Competition.
A’ Design Award & Competition is an international contest that aims to highlight the very best designers from all countries in all disciplines. It not only celebrates outstanding designers worldwide across various disciplines but also offers a supportive platform in a designer’s journey. The competition features over 100 categories tailored to every facet of design. As a designer, you can enter various categories including Furniture Design Awards; Architecture, Building and Structure Design Awards; Lighting Products and Fixture Design Awards; Home Appliances Design Awards; Office Furniture Design Awards; and Camping Gear and Outdoor Equipment Design Awards. Other design categories are available here.
The contest is currently open for registration and submissions, with early application ending on 30 June, 2024. Results will be announced to the public on 15 April, 2025.
“Entries will be judged by an international jury panel of scholars, professionals, and media members,” A’ Design Award officials told Homecrux. The entrants will receive benefits like jury feedback, trophies, certificates, gala night invitations, and exhibition opportunities. In addition, winners gain international recognition through events and press coverage, promotional opportunities, media features, inclusion in rankings, video interviews, and exclusive features.
Below, we have curated a list of previous year’s winners for you to explore:
Tau Murano Small Table by Tulczinsky
An amalgamation of form, function, and aesthetic, the Tau Murano coffee table features two blown glass elements joined by a delicate metal frame. This creates a two-tone design with a soft shape and luminous feel. Tau Murano is functional and adds a luxe feel to any environment. No wonder, it went on to win the Gold A’ Design Award in 2023-2024.
Royan Sofa by Esmail Ghadrdani
The Royan sofa is inspired by the letters of the Nasta’liq calligraphy. Being double-sided, the sofa can be used for sitting on both sides or around it. It has a space for placing books and flowers so that the user can use them and be entertained while sitting on it. If you are not impressed with that, the sofa is also equipped with wireless chargers. However, its the unique curves and forms that make the couch visually appealing.
Hone Shelf by Pablo Vidiella
Hone shelf is a timeless design that arises as a reinterpretation of a conventional shelf through a conceptual transformation of the physical properties of the material. By doing so, the wood becomes conceptually elastic. The vertical supports stretch outward to isolate the horizontal planes, strengthening the joints, and providing and promoting load transmission and thickness optimization, giving fluidity and movement to the piece.
Hanoi Detachable Sofa by Yuqi Wang
Inspired by Tower of Hanoi (a popular intelligence toy worldwide), the Hanoi detachable sofa provides a simple and interesting assembly method. The assembly can be easily done in 4 minutes without any tools, glues, or metal parts. Additionally, the sofa can be flat-packed to optimize the cost of packaging, storage, and transportation. On top of that the wood and fabric used for the sofa are environmentally friendly thus paying an ode to sustainable design.
Family Hotel Art by Darejan Shatashvili
An amalgamation of old and modern architecture, Family Hotel Art is an eloquent castle that features ruins on one side and a hotel on the other. The ruin’s side is topped with stained glass which overlooks Abastumani forest, owning its existence to it and creating vast space in the interior with a modern fireplace. The other side was reconstructed from scratch by Darejan Shatashvili and involved the addition of a second floor exposing ancient Georgian architecture with its distinguished balconies.
Drop Sauna and Drop Lodge
Boasting black, white, and natural wood exterior, Drop Sauna and Lodge are a stylishly designed sauna cum retreat crafted in Finland with the utmost attention to detail. Perfect square in shape, the Sauna boasts a gorgeous design and features a large glass frontage signature styled in the shape of a drop. The spruce-based cross-laminated timber is an environmentally friendly, renewable, and highly durable construction material.
Lhov Hob, Hood and Oven by Fabrizio Crisa
Lhov is a hob, hood, and oven in one appliance. The name is derived from three functionalities the appliance offers, which are hob, oven, and ventilation. Featuring a powerful extraction system, the hob automatically removes vapors and odors not only from the cooking surface but also from the oven. Since Lhov is wider than a standard oven, it offers a larger cooking area on uniform level. It incorporates the induction hob with 5 cooking zones and two lateral suction zones. Another intriguing aspect of the appliance is its form. Despite multiple usages, Lhov maintains and enhances the linear appearance of the kitchen.
Smart Garden Hydroponic Growing System by Onur Yusuf Dastan
The Smart Garden revolutionizes indoor gardening by combining cutting-edge hydroponics with user-friendly technology. It’s crafted for gardeners of all skill levels, effortlessly infusing the tranquility of nature into any living space. Its standout feature is autonomous environmental control, guaranteeing the best-growing conditions for diverse plant life. Equipped with intelligent sensors, the Smart Garden autonomously manages water, nutrients, and lighting, fostering a thriving ecosystem throughout the year.
Loop Candleholder by Zeynep and Konstantinos Paradeisopoulos
The Loop candleholder, named for its distinctive design, features three interconnected loops that serve as a sturdy base for a tall candle to rest upon. The perpendicular loop that houses the candle adds an elegant touch to the overall aesthetic. To prevent any wax from spilling onto the surface, an accompanying tray has been designed specifically for this candleholder. This tray not only catches any excess wax but also serves as a standalone home decoration item when not in use.
The Conequeror Lamp by Kezia Age
Crafted to redefine the essence of primitive in a contemporary context, this lamp draws inspiration from primitive life and Mbaru Niang, one of the Indonesian traditional houses. Mbaru Niang is the epitome of architectural structures featuring conical houses constructed from natural materials such as woven rattan, bamboo, and wood. The Conequeror Lamp translates the dark side of primitive culture into a minimalist 3D printing conical shape by blending it with cutting-edge LED technology to cast a modern poetic glow, that transforms into 13 different colors projecting three different patterns. This portable lamp lets the user customize the color based on their mood through remote control or phone application.
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