20 winning projects spark submission for A’design award and competition 2027
among an array of design disciplines, designboom shares a curated selection of past A' design award winners to fuel submissions for 2027.
CALL OPENS TO A’ DESIGN AWARD AND COMPETITION 2027
The A’ Design Award and Competition is accepting entries for its 2027 edition. Organized since 2008, the international juried prize recognizes outstanding creativity in various disciplines from architecture and industrial design to fashion and digital innovation. To fuel submissions, designboom highlights 20 winning projects through architecture, interior spaces, furniture, among others.
Each year, the competition evaluates work through a rigorous, meritocratic process led by an international grand jury of established academics, prominent industry professionals, and influential journalists. Beyond the trophy, the award offers independent studios and leading brands a global stage, connecting winners with widespread media coverage and industry-wide networking opportunities.
Designers, studios, and brands can already submit their work for the upcoming 2027 edition — register here to join the next round of entries.
name: Huai’an Zhongshuge
designer: Li Xiang
award: Gold
category: Interior Space and Exhibition Design
100+ CATEGORIES ACROSS DIVERSE CREATIVE DISCIPLINES
Spanning over over 100 categories, the A’ Design Award and Competition greets submissions from a wide range of design disciplines, spanning from architecture, interior design, and product design to fashion and communication. Whether conceptualizing immersive physical spaces, crafting avant-garde garments, or developing impactful graphic systems, participants can find a dedicated platform to showcase their work.
The full list of winners is available here, along with detailing information about each project and interviews offering behind-the-scenes insights from select designers.
name: Park1538 Gwangyang
architect: Unsangdong Architects and Posco A&C
award: Platinum
category: Architecture, Building and Structure Design
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR EXTENSIVE VISIBILITY
The A’ Design award elevates winning projects, providing creators with international recognition, publication in leading design media, and inclusion in global rankings. Along with an invitation to the networking gala, award winners receive comprehensive benefits containing the annual yearbook, the official trophy, and targeted PR services.
Submissions undergo an objective evaluation by an international panel of scholars, industry professionals, and journalists. The deadline for entries is September 30th, with public results announced on May 1st, 2027. Selected winners will be featured on designboom among other publications, expanding their visibility within the global design community.
name: Golden Key Venue
architects: MADA s.p.a.m. LLC
award: Platinum
category: Architecture, Building and Structure Design
name: Blur Coffee Table
designer: Dhruv Agarwwal
award: Gold
category: Furniture Design
name: Posh Buster Interior Design
designer: Zarysy Jan Sekuła
award: Gold
category: Interior Design
name: Aloura
designer: Daniel Mato
award: Silver
category: Lighting Design
name: Wuhan Senbo Resort
designer: Wjd Design
award: Platinum
category: Interior Space and Exhibition Design
name: GGO Biomorphic
designer: Yoko Komatsu and Hajime Tokura
award: Gold
category: Furniture Design
name: Art Omi Deconstructive Utopia
architect: Daria Yang Du
award: Silver
category: Architecture, Building and Structure Design
name: Oruha
designer: Yuya Nakazawa
award: Gold
category: Furniture Design
name: Anima
designers: Masuo Fujimura
award: Silver
category: Lighting Design
name: Garden Home
designers: Yi Huile, Liu Zulong and Xia Yiting
award: Bronze
category: Interior Space, Retail and Exhibition Design
name: Ori
designer: Lincoln Chen
award: Silve
category: Lighting Design
name: Resonance
architect: Yu Fan He and Chia Chen
award: Platinum
category: Construction and Real Estate Projects Design Category
name: Trojena Ski Village
architect: Aedas
award: Platinum
category: Architecture, Building and Structure Design
name: Tenki
designer: Linglin Liang
award: Gold
category: Toys, Games and Hobby Products Design
name: Nesting Plan VII Formosan Wild Boar
designer: Into the Woods and Co. – Cheng Tsung Feng
award: Silver
category: Fine Art Evaluation Criteria
name: Tau Murano
designer: Tulczinsky
award: Gold
category: Furniture Design
name: The Taipei Weather Station
architects: IMO Architecture and JC Cheng Associates
award: Gold
category: Architecture, Building and Structure Design
name: One Line Studio
architect: Tim Politis
award: Glod
category: Architecture, Building and Structure Design
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