A' Prime Clubs

A' Prime Clubs
A’ Prime Clubs represent the six dialogue platforms founded by A’ Design Award & Competition to provide a further level of benefit to its members: Extended and continual networking and socialization for professional benefits. The clubs were founded since our research on “motives for participants join awards and competitions” indicated the need of award winners to connect with other professional peers who are performing well in their sectors.

The A’ Prime Clubs are: AIBA, ICCI, IDC, ISPM, IBSP and IAD. Each A’ Prime club targets a distinct audience and therefore the eligibility criteria of all clubs are different. For each club, there is a distinct website where outsiders could learn about the clubs, a member index where non-members and members could browse for members, and discussion boards where dialogues and communication could take place. Furthermore, for each club, an executive board exists which is responsible for organizing meetings, conferences, events and initiatives that matches the aims of the club. Learn more about Prime Clubs.

Please note that the A’ Prime Clubs are not nonprofit organizations: A’ Prime Clubs aim to provide the following benefits to members: 1. Supporting members through exchanges, dialogues and events, and 2. To improve and support progression of members’ professions by proposing standards, initiatives and meetings to help spread information and knowhow in the industries.

Main differences from nonprofit associations: 1. Unlike most nonprofit associations and organizations, membership to A’ Prime Clubs are free. 2. Unlike nonprofit associations, membership is not open; it is based on invitation and elimination. 3. Unlike nonprofit associations, the clubs are not totally democratic, but rather the form of management is a hybrid of Aristocracy, Meritocracy and Technocracy.

Member Index
The member index provides further visibility for club members. Member index pages are often visited by people who are searching for industry contacts; for example clients who wish to get quotes from many companies, press members who wish to make industry-specific articles. Members can provide 3 layers of information for the member index. First the public listing information; visible to everyone, secondly the private information visible to only other members and thirdly the executive information, visible to board members only. All members are given the member logo which can be integrated to communications. Joining one of the prime clubs make your commitment to good design and innovation visible, and helps you further position and advertise your brand as a pioneer in design and innovation.

Discussion Board
The discussion boards feature three access levels; public, member and executive. The public boards are: “Classifieds and Adverts” where members can post their advertisements. “Jobs and Resumes” where members can post their CV’s or request for human resources. Private member forums include the following: “Tenders and Quote Requests” where members could paste quote requests and exchange tender information, including other competitions and awards, “Suggestions and Involvement” forum where members can get further involvement with their clubs; suggest initiatives, meetings etc. The executive forum is called the “Assembly and Initiatives”  and allows the organization of events, conferences and undertaking of endorsement requests. Discussion board allows members to meet other wise, experienced, knowledgeable, intelligent and enthusiastic design experts and professionals with whom they could communicate their ideas, share inspiration, seek advice or get feedback from or network with.

Initiatives
Each club features an executive board who are suggested to undertake initiatives, events and meetings to help with the goals of the organizations. Each club can bestow non-financial patronage and endorsements to initiatives that match with the goals of the club. Furthermore, clubs are provided technical and know-how support for organizing events; members are also suggested to contribute with their ideas for the events held by their clubs.

Apply to the Prime Clubs
Membership is invite-only, for each A’ Design Award winner, a single and exclusive invitation is provided per profile. The membership is optional and not automated; interested award winners can apply to become a member. To apply for membership click on one of the clubs below. Select the A' Prime Club that best fits your business and apply for your free membership today. Upload your certificate and badge, complete your profile, and start connecting with your fellow visionaries to take your brand to the next level.

Get More Out Of Your Prime Club Membership
Membership provides an elite affiliation to elevate your brand. You'll stand out as a company that values design innovation, commits to advancing your industry, and embraces a larger mission of design for a better world. This differentiates you from competitors and appeals to discerning customers and employees. To get more out of your membership, make sure to use your membership certificate and member logo in your communications.

Practical Tips to Maximize Membership Value

1. Proudly display your membership certificate and logo in your marketing and communications. You can download your certificate once your club membership is approved.
2. Complete your member index profile thoughtfully to attract your ideal audiences.
3. Actively participate in the discussion forums to build relationships and spot opportunities.
4. Attend club events to gain knowledge and make personal connections.
5. Invite clients, partners and press to view your member profile and club initiatives.
6. Collaborate with other members on projects, events and thought leadership.
7. Propose ideas to the executive board for events and initiatives to advance the club's mission.

Shaping Industry Standards and Best Practices
A' Design Award winners have the exclusive opportunity to join one or more of the A' Prime Clubs at no cost. These international clubs provide a platform for extended networking, collaboration and visibility with other top performers in your industry. Membership can bring significant benefits to position your brand as a pioneer in design and innovation. Joining an A' Prime Club makes your commitment to design excellence visible. You'll receive a membership certificate and badge to use in your communications, reinforcing your brand's association with a prestigious international design organization. This third-party credibility signal makes your company more trustworthy to potential clients and partners. As a member, you'll be listed in the club's member index which is frequented by potential clients looking for qualified vendors, journalists seeking expert sources, and peers wanting to collaborate. You control what information is displayed to the public, members and club leadership. This targeted exposure can generate high-value leads and press coverage. The discussion forums allow you to interact with an exclusive group of experienced, knowledgeable and passionate design experts. You can share ideas, get feedback, find collaboration partners, post job openings, and respond to project tenders and RFPs. Connecting with this curated community opens doors to exciting opportunities. A' Prime Club membership is a valuable benefit of winning an A' Design Award that can bring ongoing exposure, credibility and opportunity through an exclusive peer community. Make the most of your membership by actively engaging in the club's platforms and activities to gain visibility, build relationships and access unique opportunities. Membership can be a powerful tool to grow your brand and business.