The Future Art & Design Award UK (FADA) is an online competition and award organized by the Global Arts Group UK. Managed by a UK-based team with extensive experience in organizing international events, FADA combines high professionalism, fairness, and a global perspective. It provides efficient and expert services to participants of all ages and career stages from around the world. FADA places a strong emphasis on creating an enjoyable and engaging competition experience, making it a truly inspiring journey for artists and designers.
Categories
In the diverse fields of design and art, creativity is at the heart of everything. Our competition is structured around professional classifications, divided into two main directions: Design and Art. This framework aims to provide a platform for creators with various specialties to showcase their talents and ideas. Each category encompasses a wide range of subtypes, from conceptual design to multimedia art, from traditional craftsmanship to digital innovation. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned professional, you will find a suitable medium of expression here.
Evaluation Criteria & Jury
Creativity and originality, technical performance, aesthetics and composition, relevance to the theme, emotional expression and meaning, and functionality and practicality (for design categories) form the foundation of our judging criteria.
This quarter’s competition jury is composed of experts from various professional fields, ensuring a fair and professional evaluation process. Dr. Şamil Can GÜDER, currently the Vice Dean of the Faculty of Art and Design and the Head of the Industrial Design Department at Nişantaşı University in Istanbul, Turkey, brings extensive academic and practical expertise. Dr. Matthew Cao, a lecturer at University College London (UCL), previously served as the Director of the MSc in Transport Planning and Management program at the University of Westminster’s School of Architecture and Cities. His research spans urban design and interdisciplinary design, and he is a member of several professional associations. Painter Kefan Bai, who earned her bachelor's degree from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and graduated with honors from Pratt Institute, focuses her research on the fluidity and autonomy of painting. She has presented papers and delivered talks at numerous international academic conferences, showcasing her strong theoretical foundation and innovative perspectives. Currently, she is pursuing her doctoral studies at the University of the Arts London.
Additionally, the jury includes experts from other fields such as music, multimedia, and digital creation. With this diverse panel of specialists, the competition ensures not only a broad range of evaluation standards but also provides participants with a fair and professional platform to fully showcase their talent and creativity.
Awards:
Winners will receive digital items, including an e-certificate, a letter of recognition, a winner's poster, and an e-badge. Their achievements will be showcased on the winners' page, and they will have the opportunity to record and submit a winner's speech. Additionally, winners may choose to purchase a laminated certificate and a trophy engraved with their name for an extra fee.
2025 Season 1
Application Deadline: 28 Feb. 2025
Results Date: 18th Mar. 2025