China, the United States of America, and Japan do it again, the three powerhouses ranking 1st, 2nd and 3rd for the fourth consecutive year in the A’ Design Awards‘ World Design Rankings.
Using a slick methodology for ranking countries, the World Design Rankings or WDR, ranks all the countries based on the number of designers that have been granted the A’ Design Award. As countries do not individually join the rankings, rather they are represented by participating designers indicating their countries or nationalities, the WDR final scores are a reflection of — and influenced by — those who take part in the competition.
Tender Soul of Ocean Lighting Installation by Whyixd,
Winner in Fine Arts and Art Installation Design Category 2023—2024.
Unicorn Rebrand Visual Identity by Yating Liu, Winner in Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Category, 2023—2024.
Cubiventure Pet House by Shibing Yang, Winner in Pet Care, Toys, Supplies and Products for Animals Design Category, 2023—2024.
Open to designers, creative professionals, entrepreneurs, and small businesses, the A’ Design Awards & Competition is the world’s largest design competition that celebrates creativity and innovation. Alongside exposure that could catapult any budding creators new ideas and projects to new heights and eyes, winners also receive a slew of goodies including the A’ Design Award Winners’ Kit including a 3D Printed Metal A’ Design Award trophy in black luxury box; an award winners manual; free gala-night invitation to the award ceremony; free participation and space allocation in the winners’ exhibition (both online gallery inclusions as well as physical exhibition in Italy); free sales listing at SaloneDelDesigner; as well as extensive PR, and much, much more.
With almost 200 main categories and many more subcategories that cover a range of creative disciplines — meaning this competition is pretty much open to all — entrants are not only entering for their own benefit, but for their country’s too. Looking at the heat map and leaders board, we see that 113 countries were represented throughout 2024 with China winning 5,138 awards, the USA 1,599, and Japan 877.
Regardless of your field of work, boost your country’s design credentials by taking part in this competition today. With the deadline for entries set for 28 February, you have time to register. New Year, new you. Submit your works at competition.adesignaward.com, represent your country and get yourself the recognition you deserve in 2025. In the meantime, get yourselves inspired with a quick look at some of 2024’s winning submissions.
Sabbioni Branding Promotional Branding by Paul Robb, Winner in Graphics, Illustration and Communication Category, 2023—2024.
The Forum Pavilion by Joel Putnam, Justin Nardone and Joonhaeng Lee, Winner in 3D Printed Forms and Products Category, 2023—2024.
La Gambeta Corporate Identity by Chen Zilong, Yang Chao and Teng Juan,
Winner in Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Category, 2023—2024.
Billund Spice Grinder by Sam Murley, Winner in Bakeware, Tableware, Drinkware and Cookware Design Category, 2023—2024.
Umi Emotional Connection Products by Sizhe Huang, Winner in Interface, Interaction and UX Category, 2023—2024.
