How often do you browse a design blog? Frequently, I assume. Now, how often do you go through a Design Competition’s online gallery? Not as much? That, right there, proves the point I’m about to make. Publicity can get you places that awards can. Crowdfunding campaigns rely solely on publicity, rather than the certification of the campaigner. A’ Design Awards knows that. Their design competition and awards program doesn’t just label you as a talented professional, it puts you on a pedestal in front of pretty much the entire world, instantly making you a designer worth knowing.

Think of the A’ Design Awards and Competition as not just a trophy in your hand, but as your claim to fame. Winners are entitled to dizzying amounts of PR, press coverage on the world’s best Design Channels, and loads of other benefits that no other platform offers. The A’ Design Awards and Competition is judged by the very best in the design circuit, spanning over every imaginable Design Category (Furniture Design, Electronic Devices Design, Transportation Design, Medical Devices Design, Home Appliances Design, to name just a few.)

Fortunately for you, reading this article itself gives you an edge above others. For instance, did you know that the last date for registering, uploading, and nominating your designs is the 28th of February? Head over to the registration page and enroll your design projects to the award. Results for the award get announced on the 15th of April, and winning works will find their own exclusive feature on Yanko Design. (Yes! Isn’t that exciting?!)

However, it all starts with the click of a button, so register fast! You’re running out of time! You can head over to The Official A’ Design Competition site if you’re curious, or feel free to read up on the A’ Design Award here. We’ve curated some of the best work from A’ Design’s roster of Platinum Winners below for you to browse through. Get inspired, and maybe your work could inspire a million others too!

Remember, an award is the trophy sitting on your mantelpiece, being admired by a handful of folks. A publicity campaign is the advertisement on prime-time television, being viewed by a billion people. The A’ Design Awards and Competition gives you both those things. With that, I rest my case!

Register Here for the A’ Design Awards and Competition 2016 : Deadline 28th February

As one designer to another, I’ll let you in on the real deal. Publicity is everything. No one cares how many awards you may have won. You just need to be able to turn heads with your work. Leonardo DiCaprio is a living example, isn’t he? I strongly believe that publicity can take you places, and truth be told, there’s no Design Awards program that will give you exposure and publicity like the A’ Design Awards and Competition.

Most design awards are held to judge works and award good designs and talented designers, therefore putting their seal of approval on worthy designs/designers. However, that’s where it ends too. Your award only gets you as far as the publicity/hype it generates. Which is why the people behind A’ Design built a Design Awards program specifically for ensuring that good design isn’t just awarded, it’s properly (and virally) showcased too.

The A’ Design Awards are back this year and if you’re reading this right now, you’re just one step from being not just a good designer, but a reputed designer too. Entries for this year’s Design Competition are open and you’ve got only till the 28th of February to register and nominate your designs. The A’ Design Awards are built to showcase design in its entirety; and with their diverse range of categories, you’re not going to feel left out. If anything, you’ll be spoiled for choice. Some of their top categories include Furniture Design, Lighting Design, Electronic Devices Design, Transportation Design, Medical Devices Design, Home Appliances Design and MANY more (Have a look here).

Once your designs are ready, they’ll be judged by a star-studded panel of 70 top designers from around the world (if that isn’t the best way to get your design noticed, I don’t know what is). Winners will be accredited with not just an award but also a massive PR Campaign, Yearbook entry, World Design Ranking inclusion (and MUCH more). Even participants are given due recognition by being included in the World Design Index, the Design Encyclopedia, and A’ Design’s Business Network, which is more than enough to cement your status as a designer with recognition. So what are you waiting for?! You’ve got just 20 days more to register and nominate your designs! Remember, having your design broadcasted to millions worldwide is the first and largest step to being a reputed designer; and the A’ Design Awards and Competition offer JUST that.

Below are a few of the many winners of last year’s A’ Design Awards, spread over the wide range of categories. We at Yanko sincerely hope their designs and their stories inspire you to be the best designer you can be!

Register Here for the A’ Design Awards and Competition 2016 : Deadline 28th February