Call for Jury Members

A' Design Award & Competition is actively seeking jurors to assist in the evaluation of projects submitted for the current competition period. To put your name forward as a juror, please complete the form from the link found at the bottom of this page.

Every year, A’ Design Award & Competition strives to create a fair competition platform where designers, artists and architects from multi-disciplinary fields compete for authority, prestige, fame and publicity through their projects, designs and products.

While the mission of the competition is to create prestige, fame and publicity for winners, the vision is to create a better world, a better future through design. Within this perspective, the public aim, or the agenda of the competition is to establish design as a fundamental ingredient of a better society, to create awareness for good design, and support the global design culture.

A’ Design Award & Competition is a synthetically developed design award through a doctoral-level advanced design study research to create a design competition that would offer the most to its participants. Since the A’ Design Award is organized by a private entity,  a transparent and sustainable business model was designed for the guaranteed continuity of the event. Within this perspective,  while the competition requires a payment to submit works, every post-competition service is provided free of charge to winners;  such as the annual publication, physical exhibition of awarded designs, and gala-night, the competition trophy, and pr-services and others. Furthermore, several programs were designed to allow talented design students and recent graduates to join the competition for free, making A’ Design Award an accessible design competition to all prospective participants.

By becoming a jury member of A’ Design Award & Competitions, you will:

1. 3 Jury Digital Nomination Tickets**
2. Invitation to Gala-Night (subject to availability)
3. Inclusion in the Annual Yearbook
4. Rose Gold A' Design Award Trophy for Juror's
5. Hard-Copy Edition of the Annual Winners Yearbook
6. Signed Metal-Framed Appreciation Certificate
7. Display of Your Name on the Jury Members Page
8. Jury Manual for A' Design Award & Competitions
9. Access to Trend Reports, Studies, and Research
10. Jury Kit with Book, Trophy, Certificate, and Merchandise
11. Early Access for Journalists, Scholars, Design Professionals, and Entrepreneurs
12. Contribution to Making the World a Better Place
13. Influence and Impact
14. Enhanced Professional Reputation
15. Access to Cutting-Edge Designs
16. Personal and Professional Growth
17. Recognition and Acknowledgment
    

These benefits are explained in detail here:

1. 3 Jury Digital Nomination Tickets**: As a jury member, you will receive three digital nomination tickets that can be distributed to your colleagues. These tickets allow them to nominate designs for the A' Design Award, giving them the opportunity to participate in the recognition and promotion of exceptional designs. This benefit not only encourages collaboration and engagement within your professional network but also expands the pool of potential outstanding entries.
   
   
2. Invitation to Gala-Night (subject to availability): Depending on the availability of space, you may receive an exclusive invitation to the prestigious Gala-Night held in Italy. This gala brings together designers, jurors, and industry professionals to celebrate design excellence. Attending this event provides a unique networking opportunity, allowing you to connect with esteemed individuals in the design industry while being immersed in an inspiring and celebratory atmosphere.
   
   
3. Inclusion in the Annual Yearbook: Your name will be prominently featured in the annual yearbook as a jury member. This recognition highlights your expertise and involvement in the A' Design Award & Competitions, positioning you as a respected industry professional. The yearbook serves as a comprehensive collection of outstanding designs and a valuable reference for designers, researchers, and design enthusiasts worldwide.
   
   
4. Rose Gold A' Design Award Trophy: In appreciation of your contribution as a jury member, you will receive a prestigious Rose Gold A' Design Award trophy reserved exclusively for jurors. This tangible symbol of recognition showcases your involvement in the selection process and serves as a testament to your expertise and dedication to promoting design excellence.
   
   
5. Hard-Copy Edition of the Annual Winners Yearbook: Along with the yearbook inclusion, you will receive a hard-copy edition of the Annual A' Design Award Winners Yearbook. This beautifully designed publication showcases the award-winning designs across various categories, providing you with a comprehensive overview of the latest trends and innovative design solutions.
   
   
6. Signed Metal-Framed Appreciation Certificate: As a jury member, you will receive a signed, metal-framed appreciation certificate for your valuable contribution. This certificate acknowledges your role in the selection process and serves as a lasting memento of your participation in the A' Design Award & Competitions.
   
   
7. Display of Your Name on the Jury Members Page: Your name will be prominently displayed on the A' Design Award & Competitions' dedicated Jury Members page. This online platform serves as a reference point for the design community, where your name will be recognized alongside other esteemed industry professionals. It further establishes your credibility and expertise in the design field.
   
   
8. Jury Manual for A' Design Award & Competitions: You will receive a comprehensive jury manual specifically created for A' Design Award & Competitions. This manual provides valuable insights into the evaluation process, guidelines for assessing design entries, and a framework for maintaining consistency and fairness throughout the judging process. It equips you with the necessary tools to make informed decisions and contribute effectively as a jury member.
   
   
9. Access to Trend Reports, Studies, and Research: As a jury member, you will have exclusive access to trend reports, studies, and research conducted by A' Design Award & Competition. These resources provide valuable industry insights, emerging design trends, and in-depth analyses of the awarded designs. Access to this knowledge allows you to stay updated with the latest developments, expand your design expertise, and be at the forefront of design innovation.
   
   
10. Jury Kit with Book, Trophy, Certificate, and Merchandise: At the conclusion of the voting process, you will receive a comprehensive Jury Kit delivered to your address. This kit includes a book showcasing the awarded designs, the jury trophy, the appreciation certificate, and additional A' Design Award merchandise. The kit serves as a tangible reminder of your participation and contribution as a jury member.
    
    
11. Early Access for Journalists, Scholars, Design Professionals, and Entrepreneurs: Journalists will gain early access to nominated designers, enabling them to select and feature emerging talents in their publications ahead of others. Scholars will have the opportunity to gain exposure, prestige, and academic progression points through their involvement with A' Design Award & Competitions. Design professionals and entrepreneurs benefit by identifying and understanding upcoming design trends and fashions, allowing them to align their work with market demands and stay ahead of their competitors.
    
    
12. Contribution to Making the World a Better Place: By actively participating in the selection and promotion of outstanding designs, you contribute to making the world a better place. Your involvement supports innovative and impactful designs that have the potential to positively influence society, improve lives, and drive positive change on a global scale. A' Design Award's core mission is to promote good design products, projects and services that benefit and advance society, help us make the world a better place with good design.
    
    
13. Influence and Impact: As a jury member, you play a vital role in shaping the design industry by recognizing and promoting outstanding designs. Your expertise and judgment contribute to the credibility and integrity of the A' Design Award & Competitions.
    
    
14. Enhanced Professional Reputation: Serving as a jury member for a prestigious design award like A' Design will enhance your professional reputation and credibility within the design community. It showcases your expertise and involvement in the field.
    
    
15. Access to Cutting-Edge Designs: Being a jury member allows you to gain exposure to the latest and most innovative designs across various categories. You'll have the opportunity to explore groundbreaking ideas and trends, expanding your knowledge and staying ahead of the curve.
    
    
16. Personal and Professional Growth: By evaluating and critiquing numerous designs, you'll develop a keen eye for aesthetics, functionality, and innovation. This experience will sharpen your design skills and broaden your understanding of different design approaches.
    
    
17. Creative Stimulation: Carefully analyzing and comparing competition entries is great exercise for your skills in assessing design quality, user benefits, feasibility, and originality. This elevates the strategic counsel and direction brands can provide and drives intellectual and creative stimulation that sharpens your eye as a design thinker.
    
    
18. Association with Prestige: Having your name listed as a jury member enhances your professional reputation and credibility as a design expert, providing association with a prestigious, globally-recognized design award.
    
    
19. Perspective for Good Design: When judging, you have access to an extensive library of good design examples for inspiration. Reviewing the competition entries exposes you to a wide breadth of aesthetics, materials, functionality and innovation that can inform and expand your creative approaches.
    
    
20. Recognition and Acknowledgment: Your name will be featured prominently in the annual yearbook, the A' Design Award & Competitions' website, and other promotional materials. This acknowledgment highlights your contribution as a respected industry professional.
    
    

Please be reminded we would ask you a declaration where you will declare to uphold highest ethical standards for voting entries, without any prejudice.

As a prospective jury member, it is important for you to know that A’ Design Award and Competition annually publish trend reports, studies, scientific articles regarding design, within this concept, the organization of the award, along with surveys to the participants and jury members allows us to come-up with answers to previously open questions, and also to reflect the state of art in the design field through the conducted work.

Composition of the Jury is divided into five groups: Academic Members (University Professors, Educators and Lecturers), Enterprise Group (Company Owners, High-Level Managers), Professional Group (Active Professionals in Design, Arts and Architecture Fields), Focus Group (End-Users), Media (Press Members, Editors, Publishers). While Jury assessment criteria is given, we always strive to have more jury members to ensure that jury members are not overwhelmed by the amount of works they evaluate.

Evaluation process is anonymous and blind; i.e. Jury members are not displayed whose works they are voting for, and the participants cannot see who voted for their designs. However this correlation data is stored in our database, which we use to normalize the scores, and to assign a ranking to entries. Jury members are provided the opportunity to provide a feedback to participants in addition to provide their insights for betterment of the competition in general.

Jury Voting is online, within a 7-day period, there are two interfaces for voting; the scientific interface which allows us to capture your insights and suggestions, and the fast-voting interface which enables jury members to evaluate the results in a faster way. Furthermore, to decrease the work-load of jury members, each jury member is assigned to several relevant categories, and in each category, only a portion of designs are queued for evaluation.

Jury members are requested to submit a third-person biography or CV, together with a low-resolution, preferably black & white image to display at our website. Applications shall be completed online (from the bottom of this page).

Time Required: There are two judging mechanisms made available to jury members, the academic mechanism which also includes a survey for each category requires around 1 hour per category, and the quick mechanism requires around 30 minutes per each category. Each jury member is usually assigned four categories; one main category, where your vote will be highest, and three other categories. For each category any two of the mechanisms could be used, however for your main category especially it is suggested that you follow the academic evaluation form.

Important Dates: Jury Member Application period is ongoing and always, however the cut-off date is January 1st; if you apply after January 1st, your membership would most likely be considered for next edition and not for the current edition for which voting takes place in April 1 to 12th. Exhibition and Gala-Night dates are usually arranged for the summer periods, which provides time to set-up the exhibition and prepare and press the yearbooks.

For further questions and comments, our support team is available and jury questions are given highest priority in communication. To contact our support team please click here.  Alternatively, click the button below to apply for jury membership.

Disclaimer:  Jury Members cannot apply to nomınate theır own works to the A' Design Award for the year they serve as a jury member. Travel and accommodation costs are not covered for professional, focus-group or enterprise members, however they could be covered for especially academic and media jury-panel members, through prior agreement shall always be made. Jury Digital Nomination Tickets are different from normal digital edition nomination tickets and can be updated or upgraded to pro-edition with significant discount.