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Calculate Nomination Fees: Step 1 |
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Nomination Fee depends on 4 factors: 1. Account Type, 2. Preliminary Score, 3. Date of Entry, 4. Entry Type.
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The Account TypeTo proceed and calculate the Nomination Fee, please select an Account Type below ↓ and click "Continue". If you do not know which account type would fit you, consider choosing "Professional" account type, as this would be the most likely option for Professional Participants.
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 Enterprise |
 Agency |
 Professional |
| Entry Fees: High | Entry Fees: Average | Entry Fees: Low |
Who is it for? Enterprises
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Who is it for? Design Companies
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Who is it for? Individual Designers
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| Good to Know: Eligible for complimentary (free) entry concierge and consultancy service. | Important: Cannot use brand name for profiles, certificates or yearbook. Cannot represent multiple entities. | |
 Non-Profit |
 Academic |
 Young |
| Entry Fees: Below Average | Entry Fees:Low | Entry Fees: Least |
Who is it for? Non-Profits
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Who is it for? Individual Academics
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Who is it for? Individual Young Designers
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| Important: Must be a non-profit. Cannot use personal name for profiles, certificates or yearbook. | Important: Cannot use brand name for profiles, certificate or yearbook. Cannot represent multiple entities. | Important: Cannot use brand name for profiles, certificate or yearbook. Cannot represent multiple entities. |
 Start-Up |
 Media |
 Government |
| Entry Fees: Average | Entry Fees: Average | Entry Fees: Low |
Small Young Companies Max. Team Size : 5
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Who is it for? Publishers
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Who is it for? Governments
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 Singular Entity Account Types vs Group Account Types: If you need to use or mention multiple names in yearbooks, certificates and account names, you should use one of the Group Account Types such as Collective, Partnership, Cooperation, Alliance, Collaboration or Consortium that allows group entries and multiple entities. It is important for you to know and understand that if you do not intend to have multiple entity names listed as part of your account type and yearbook page, then it does not make sense to use Group Account types since Group Account Types are more expensive. Using Singular Entity Account Types, such as Agency, Media, Government, Enterprise, Non-Profit, Start-up you can still list up to two team members at the team-members section of your designs (except for Young, Professional, Academics account types). The difference between Singular Entity Account Types and Group Account Types is that Group Account Types will allow you to list multiple, up to three (3) entity names in yearbook pages, for the account name and for designer rankings while the Singular Entity Account Types will only allow up to one (1) entity name for account name, designer rankings and yearbook page. Furthermore, Group Account Types allows you to list more team members for your design as indicated below. |
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 Young Collective |
 Professional Partnership |
 Agency Cooperation |
| Entry Fees: Low | Entry Fees: Average | Entry Fees: Above Average |
Group of Young Designers Max. Team Size : 8
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Who is it for? Group of Professional Designers
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Who is it for? Group of Agencies
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 Institutional Alliance |
 Academic Collaboration |
 Business Consortium |
| Entry Fees: Above Average | Entry Fees: Low | Entry Fees: Highest |
Who is it for? Group of Instituional Entities
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Who is it for? Group of Academics
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Who is it for? Group of Companies
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| Important: Cannot use brand name for profiles, certificates or yearbook. | Good to Know: Eligible for complimentary (free) entry concierge and consultancy service. | |
Disclaimer: While we have a no-further fees policy, we do carefully check account types during and after results announcement and we usually fine participants if incorrect account types are selected. Before proceeding, please take your time to learn about Account Types and their restrictions in detail.Further Information
You might also want to know the details below:
Account Type : To foster diversity among competition participants, A’ Design Award & Competition offers various account types: Enterprise, Agency, Professional, Non-Profit, Academic, Young, Start-Up, Media, and Government. To calculate your Entry Nomination Fee, select the most suitable account type before proceeding. Entry Fees differ significantly across account types, each tailored to meet specific participant needs, offering unique benefits and limitations. After understanding the account types, choose yours to continue calculating the relevant nomination fees for your entry. Learn more about Account Types.
Preliminary Score: Each uploaded submission receives a complimentary preliminary score without any payments. For some account types such as Young & Startup, this preliminary score could provide discounts or complimentary entry. Learn more about Preliminary Score.
Date of Entry: The A' Design Award & Competition has a different pricing policy based on time of submission, early entries are provided a discount, and late entries cost more. Dates and Deadlines page provides you a list of the entry periods. Calendar page explain these dates more detailed.
Maximum Team Size (Max. Team Size)
Maximum Team Size refers to the number of designers or entities that can be included in the "Team Members" section of your design presentation. The number of team members allowed may depend on the account type. Some account types such as Professional, Young, and Academic, only permits "Individual Entry" which means for Team Members Section you can only list your own name, while others account types such as Enterprise, Start-up, Consortium among others allow multiple team members to be listed at the "Team Members" section for your project presentation. The list of "Team Members" are publicly displayed for award-winning entries and are also noted in press releases and other communication. It is important to note that, for yearbooks, infographics, and profile pages, listing multiple names could disrupt the graphic presentation and thus, in most cases, we require using a short group or brand name where appropriate, for some account types such as Enterprise and Agency among others, we allow listing up to 3 names if space permits, all these details are noted in Account Types page. We we believe in recognizing individual contributions thus we will do our best to include "Team Members" names in design presentation pages, press releases, and other content where space permits. Whenever possible, we try to prepare, paginate, print and include a unique certificate for each team member listed in your "Team Members" section in your winner kits. It's worth noting that normally, you would have to order these additional certificates for team members at an extra cost, but we do our best to provide them free of charge out of our respect for your team members. However, please understand that there may be times when we may not have enough time to prepare them or we may just prepare certificates for the first ten team members. Therefore, if you need to ensure that you have additional certificates for all your team members, it's recommended to order them at an extra cost. If we prepare, paginate, print and include multiple certificates for your team members ourselves and out of our own pocket, we will typically frame only one and provide the other certificates in a secure folder for safekeeping, except for cases if you ordered the additional certificates by paying for them in that case these additional certificates would come framed as well.
Type of Entry: It is possible to join the competition under Professional Edition (the standard method) as well as Digital Edition (Digital Entry), as well as Vision Edition (Smart Entry) and Classic Edition (Industry Standard Entry). There is also Platinum Edition and JNPL Editions available. Furthermore, there is the possibility take part via Nomination Tickets or Cards: Such as Red Ticket, Golden Ticket or Black Tickets. There are also Campaigns which you could purchase or win special entry tickets. The most popular way is the Professional Edition.
Free, Personalized Support Just a Click Away Realizing that selecting the right account type can be a critical decision, we are proud to introduce our free entry concierge and consultancy service. This dedicated support is designed to provide you with personalized guidance, helping you choose the account type that aligns perfectly with your needs and goals. Our team of experts is ready to assist you with any queries, ensuring a smooth and informed entry process. Why Choose Our Concierge Service?
Taking the Next Step To access this invaluable service, simply navigate to our "Contact Us" page. There, you'll find all the information needed to get in touch with our dedicated support team. Whether you're pondering over account types, need clarity on entry fees, or have any other questions, we're here to help. Remember, our aim is to make your entry process as seamless and rewarding as possible. By choosing our concierge service, you're not just making an informed decision; you're elevating your competition experience. Join us now, and let's embark on this journey together, where your success is our priority. |
Choose the Right Account Type for Your Entry
The A' Design Award & Competition offers a diverse range of account types to accommodate the varied profiles of our participants. Each account type is tailored to specific needs, offering unique benefits, and has different pricing structures for nomination fees. Here's a guide to help you select the most suitable account type for your participation:
Singular Account Types
Singular account types cater to individual participants or single entities, ranging from large enterprises to young designers, offering tailored benefits like PR pushes, portfolio evaluations, and discounted participation fees to support their specific needs and scale of operation.
1. Enterprise
- For: Large businesses focused on product or service innovation.
- Benefits: PR push, portfolio evaluation, and ranking inclusion.
- Nomination Fees: Varied based on entry period, with potential discounts for early submissions.
- Click here to choose Enterprise Account Type and proceed with entry-fee calculation.
2. Agency
- For: Design-centric companies offering creative services.
- Benefits: Includes PR push, portfolio evaluation, and discounted participation rates.
- Nomination Fees: Structured for creative agencies, with discounts available.
- Click here to choose Agency Account Type and proceed with entry-fee calculation.
3. Professional
- For: Individual professionals in design fields.
- Benefits: PR push, portfolio evaluation, and access to a distinguished designer program.
- Nomination Fees: Competitive, designed for individual participants.
- Click here to choose Professional Account Type and proceed with entry-fee calculation.
4. Non-Profit
- For: Organizations operating for social, cultural, or environmental goals without profit motives.
- Benefits: Special programs for patronage and referrals, ranking inclusion.
- Nomination Fees: Reduced fees to support non-profit participation.
- Click here to choose Non-Profit Account Type and proceed with entry-fee calculation.
5. Academic
- For: Educators and scholars representing academic institutions.
- Benefits: Patronage program, jury invitations, and special nomination packages.
- Nomination Fees: Lowered to encourage academic and educational contributions.
- Click here to choose Academic Account Type and proceed with entry-fee calculation.
6. Young
- For: Emerging talents under 26 years old.
- Benefits: Ambassador program, scholarship, and young design category.
- Nomination Fees: Minimal, to support young designers at the start of their careers.
- Click here to choose Young Account Type and proceed with entry-fee calculation.
7. Start-Up
- For: New businesses within the first 3 years of operation.
- Benefits: PR push, portfolio evaluation, and significant discounts.
- Nomination Fees: Designed to assist start-ups with marketing and visibility.
- Click here to choose Start-Up Account Type and proceed with entry-fee calculation.
8. Media
- For: Publications and broadcasters focusing on design, art, and architecture.
- Benefits: Access to pressroom, article sponsorships, and jury invitations.
- Nomination Fees: Customized for media entities to promote design excellence.
- Click here to choose Media Account Type and proceed with entry-fee calculation.
9. Government
- For: Governmental bodies and institutions.
- Benefits: Special programs to subsidize design promotions, jury invitations.
- Nomination Fees: Discounted, facilitating government entities to encourage design.
- Click here to choose Government Account Type and proceed with entry-fee calculation.
Group Account Types
Group account types are designed for collaborations, including small design collectives, professional partnerships, and large consortia, providing comprehensive support like PR pushes, portfolio evaluations, and access to special programs to facilitate collective design endeavors and recognition.
10. Collective
- For: Small groups or collectives of designers.
- Benefits: Tailored support for groups, including scholarships and ambassador programs.
- Nomination Fees: Adjusted to enable collectives to participate affordably.
- Click here to choose Collective Account Type and proceed with entry-fee calculation.
11. Partnership
- For: Professional partnerships and collaborations.
- Benefits: Includes PR push and portfolio evaluation.
- Nomination Fees: Reflects the collaborative nature of design partnerships.
- Click here to choose Partnership Account Type and proceed with entry-fee calculation.
12. Cooperation
- For: Larger agencies or collaborative businesses in design.
- Benefits: PR push, portfolio evaluation, and ranking inclusion.
- Nomination Fees: Set to accommodate the scale of cooperation between multiple entities.
- Click here to choose Cooperation Account Type and proceed with entry-fee calculation.
13. Alliance
- For: Institutional collaborations and alliances.
- Benefits: Patronage programs and special nomination packages.
- Nomination Fees: Designed to support large-scale collaborations and non-profits.
- Click here to choose Alliance Account Type and proceed with entry-fee calculation.
14. Collaboration
- For: Academic groups working on joint projects.
- Benefits: Special academic programs, jury invitations.
- Nomination Fees: Reduced to encourage collaborative academic research and design.
- Click here to choose Collaboration Account Type and proceed with entry-fee calculation.
15. Consortium
- For: Large conglomerates or groups of companies.
- Benefits: Comprehensive support including PR push and portfolio evaluation.
- Nomination Fees: Structured to reflect the consortium's extensive network and resources.
- Click here to choose Consortium Account Type and proceed with entry-fee calculation.
Making Your Choice
Before nominating your design, consider the specific benefits and requirements of each account type. Registration, submission, and obtaining a preliminary score are free for all accounts, with fees applied only upon nomination. Each account type not only affects the cost of participation but also offers distinct opportunities for visibility, recognition, and additional services designed to create value for different participant profiles.
Need More Help?
If you're unsure which account type best suits your needs, our dedicated support team is here to assist you. Reach out to us for personalized guidance and support in making the most informed decision for your participation in the A' Design Award & Competition. Our aim is to ensure that every participant selects the account type that aligns best with their goals, offering the most value and opportunity for recognition.
