A' Social Design Award: Call for Entries for the 16th Edition

The highly acclaimed A' Social Design Award is now accepting entries for its 16th edition, inviting Social Designers, Social Brands, Social Manufacturers, Social Design Professionals, Product Designers, System Designers, Social Policy Makers, Social Impact Consultants, Community Development Agencies, Social Entrepreneurs, Non-Profit Organization Leaders, Public Health Officials, Urban Planners, Behavioral Scientists, Social Innovation Experts, Social Innovation, Consultancy, Research and Development Companies from around the world to showcase their outstanding social design projects. Established in 2008, the A' Social Design Award has become a highly respected and internationally recognized design accolade, providing a platform for participants to attain national and international fame for their social design excellence.

The A' Social Design Award recognizes the vital role of social design in addressing societal challenges and improving the well-being of communities. By participating in this esteemed competition, entrants have the opportunity to showcase their innovative solutions, gain global recognition for their exceptional design capabilities, and contribute to the advancement of the social design industry. The award aims to be a catalyst for increasing social impact, enhancing brand exposure, and providing a valuable opportunity for differentiation in a competitive marketplace.

The A' Social Design Award welcomes a wide range of submissions across various categories, including social design projects, community development initiatives, public interest design, participatory design, social innovation, design for social impact, design for social change, social entrepreneurship design, inclusive design, humanitarian design, design for sustainable communities, design for social justice, design for public spaces, design for civic engagement, design for social services, design for health and wellness, design for education, design for equality, design for environmental sustainability, design for disaster relief, design for affordable housing, design for cultural preservation, design for social inclusion, design for community resilience, and design for poverty alleviation. Entries are evaluated based on a set of rigorous criteria, including inclusive approach, community engagement, social impact, sustainability consideration, ethical standards, innovative solutions, cultural sensitivity, user-centered design, accessibility enhancement, economic viability, scalability potential, collaboration and partnership, empowerment of participants, respect for diversity, design aesthetics, long-term benefits, resource efficiency, feasibility of implementation, stakeholder involvement, and measurable outcomes.

Entries are anonymously voted on by a world-class influential and expert jury panel of design professionals, social industry professionals, journalists in the social industry, academics, and designers. The judging process is based on pre-established evaluation criteria via a blind peer-review process, ensuring fairness and impartiality. The submission process involves a two-stage approach: submission, which is free and provides a preliminary score, and nomination, which is at the entrant's discretion based on their score. The competition is currently open for standard submissions until September 30, 2024, with a late deadline of February 28, 2025. The judging period will take place from April 1st to April 15th, 2025, with the winners announced on May 1st, 2025.

Winning the A' Social Design Award offers a multitude of prestigious benefits, encapsulating recognition, exposure, and opportunities for growth in the social design industry. The top three standout benefits include the A' Design Award Winner Logo, symbolizing excellence in social design and global recognition; the extensive PR campaign and media exposure, featuring syndication across various networks, thereby enhancing visibility and credibility in the social design community; and inclusion in exclusive networks and rankings, such as the World Design Rankings and International Design News Network, providing networking and outreach opportunities. Additionally, Pro-Edition winners receive a comprehensive winner's kit during the Gala-Night and Award Ceremony in Italy, which includes the award trophy, a printed and framed certificate of excellence in social design, as well as the annual yearbook featuring the year's best social designs. The A' Design Prize further includes digital and physical exhibition opportunities for eligible laureates, among 88+ benefits and services.

The A' Social Design Award recognizes the transformative power of good social design in creating a better world. By incentivizing designers, brands, and institutions to develop superior products and projects that benefit and advance society, the award aims to inspire a global appreciation for the principles of good design and drive forward a cycle of inspiration and advancement. Recognizing and celebrating the remarkable achievements of outstanding social designers, social brands, social manufacturers, social design professionals, product designers, system designers, social policy makers, social impact consultants, community development agencies, social entrepreneurs, non-profit organization leaders, public health officials, urban planners, behavioral scientists, social innovation experts, social innovation, consultancy, research and development companies showcases their pioneering designs on an international stage, honoring the creative minds behind these innovations and promoting a global understanding of the importance of good social design.

Interested parties may learn more about the A' Social Design Award, explore the jury members, view past laureates, and submit their projects at:
https://socialprojectawards.com

About A' Social Design Award

The A' Social Design Award is a highly respected design competition that brings together a diverse range of participants, including creative designers, innovative design agencies, forward-thinking companies, leading brands, and influential entities within the social design industry. By taking part in this prestigious competition, entrants have the opportunity to showcase their creativity, gain international recognition, and be acknowledged for their exceptional design capabilities, ultimately contributing to the advancement of the social design industry and inspiring future trends. The A' Social Design Award serves as a platform for recognizing social design excellence and gaining deserved international recognition for good design. Winning the A' Design Prize for Social Design provides a chance to garner global recognition and elevated status within the competitive industry. The award aims to empower designers and innovators by celebrating creativity, boosting commercial success, increasing social impact, enhancing brand exposure, and providing a valuable opportunity for differentiation in a competitive marketplace.

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About A' Design Award

A' Design Award is a highly regarded recognition that brings together talented designers and brands from around the world, celebrating exceptional design work in a grand showcase. The competition is known for its rigorous judging process and high standards, making it a sought-after accolade for designers everywhere. The A' Design Award & Competition is an international, annual, juried design competition in which thousands of designers, architects, creative agencies, brands, and product manufacturers from various countries participate in a variety of design competitions to showcase their outstanding design talents, capabilities, innovations, and achievements. The ultimate aim of the A' Design Award is to recognize and promote superior products and projects that advance and benefit society, helping to create a better world. The A' Design Award is driven by a philanthropic mission to enhance society through the power of good design. At the heart of the A' Design Award lies the ultimate goal of making the world a better place through the transformative power of good design. To achieve this, A' Design Awards are dedicated to motivating designers and brands to develop superior products and projects that positively impact the global community. This ambition is realized by recognizing and celebrating their remarkable achievements, showcasing these pioneering designs on an international stage. This process not only honors the creative minds behind these innovations but also promotes a global appreciation for the principles of good design, driving forward the cycle of inspiration and advancement. Interested parties may learn more about the A' Design Awards, explore jury members, view past laureates, and participate with their projects at https://competition.adesignaward.com

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