A' Design Award Gala-Night

A' Design Award & Gala-Night
The Gala-Night is a very special black-tie event where the winners of the competition come together to celebrate the results of the competition. The event aims to create networking opportunities and media coverage for winners. The venue is usually chosen to be a villa in front of the Como Lake, or a historical place or a theatre. The event features unlimited drinks, and fine Italian food. Winners, press members, and industry leads are invited to the event. Each Pro-Edition A' Design Award winner is provided a free entry ticket to the gala-night.

The A' Design Award Gala-Night is a black-tie, red-carpet event participated by high profile attendees from across the globe, representing the best of best in all design industries.

With live classical music playing in the background, amazing, most elegantly dressed attendees intermixing with the elite's of the design, innovation and creativity industries, the A' Design Award's Gala-Night is a truly glamorous affair.

The A' Design Award Gala-Night is frequently attended by some of the World's most prestigious designers, architects and brands, where the highly sought after invitations are send to the award-winners to allure them to retrieve their exclusive design award trophies, certificates, yearbooks and gifts at the celebration stage and join an afterparty celebrating good design.

Celebrity designers from various professional spheres, including industrial design, architecture, interiors, furniture, graphics, packaging, fashion, film, photography, television, music, advertising, business, sports, social media, digital art and lighting are annually invited to join the gala, organized by the A' Design Award and Competition.

La Notte Primo A' - The A' Design Award & Competition's Gala-Night and Award Ceremony is regarded as one of the most prominent and most exclusive social events in the design world, an event where good design is recognized, and great designers are honored in an amazing ambient of glamour and elegance.

Celebrating Good Design
The A' Design Award Gala-Night is an amazing opportunity to celebrate your good design, a very good way to treat yourself as a designer or show your appreciation of your design teams. Attended by designers worldwide, La Notte Premio A' - The A' Design Award Ceremony and Gala-Night is elegantly organized, with an amazing caliber of participants.

Winner's Kit
Participation to the award-ceremony is exclusive to the pro-edition winners, and pro-edition A' Design Award's Award-Winning Designers are provided free of charge entry to the venue; winner's seats are reserved and paid for by the A' Design Awards; laureates do not have to pay additional fees to join the award ceremony. During the award ceremony, pro-edition laureates are given their 3D metal printed award trophy, annual yearbook of award-winning designs and retrieve their certificates during the stage.

Elegante, Elegantissimo e Elegantissime
The A' Design Award gala-night is a truly elegant, highly glamorous black-tie, red-carpet event, participated by some of the World's leading designers, artists, architects, cultural elite and large brands; an amazing gala-night, organized in a dream-like setting where your good design is recognized, your name is honored and your works celebrated; for many, a once in a life-time experience, and for the select few, an annual celebration to look for each year.

Designer of the Year
During the A' Design Award's Gala-Night and Award-Ceremony, the Prime Designer of the Year is announced, a 3d metal printed Designer of the Year Trophy and the very special Designer of the Year Certificate containing signatures of 40 award-winning designers is given to the recipient of the Designer of the Year honors. Honored designers are further gifted a big bottle of very fine Italian prosecco for their afterparty.

Young Design Pioneer
During the A' Design Award's Gala-Night and Award-Ceremony, the Young Design Pioneer award is announced, a special certificate and 3d metal printed Young Design Pioneer of the Year trophy is presented. Honored young designers are gifted a big bottle of very fine Italian prosecco for their afterparty.

Innovator of the Year
During the A' Design Award's Gala-Night and Award-Ceremony, the Innovator of the Year award is announced. The Innovator of the Year recipient is given the 3d metal printed Innovator of the Year trophy and the special Innovator of the Year certificate. Honored brands and design teams are gifted a big bottle of very fine Italian prosecco for their afterparty.

Grand Celebration
The A' Design Award ceremony honors each and every designer one by one; all award-winners are invited to the stage where they are thanked for their good design, their names are honored, and their winner kits are gifted. Winner kits include trophies, certificates, yearbooks and merchandise to commemorate the event. After the stage ceremony, an amazing catering awaits the participants, together with a satellite design exhibition organized within the gala venue.

Exhibition and Gala-Night Badge
During gala registration, the designers are given a special badge, the gala-night badge features the name of the designer as well as depicts images of their award-winning works, this makes the communication easier, to help designers connect with each other, a satellite design exhibition is held within the venue; designers are able to showcase their works on the gala location to other designers, this creates an amazing opportunity start dialogues.

Welcome Greetings
All pro-edition A' Design Award laureates are all invited to join the gala night to retrieve their trophies, yearbooks and certificates. During gala registration, the designers are given their special badge, the gala-night program, and Ars Futura Cultura program.

The Place to Be
The A' Design Award ceremony is a happy event for all; this is where friendships are formed, proposals are made; an amazing location, a great ambient to create new memories, new opportunities and positive feelings.

Possible Locations
Depending on availability, we would organize the Gala-Night in one of the following venues: Villa Olmo: Villa Olmo is a neoclassical villa located in by the lake of Como, The construction of the Villa, which began in 1797, was commissioned by marquis Innocenzo Odescalchi from Swiss architect Simone Cantoni. As it was designed to be a summer retreat for the aristocracy. It was acquired in 1924 by the municipality of Como and today is open to the public only during exhibitions, while the lakeside gardens are freely accessible during the daytime. Teatro Sociale: Teatro Sociale was founded in 1813, and became the alternative opera house for Milan’s La Scala when it was damaged during the war in 1943. Interior of Teatro Sociale is similar to La Scala of Milan.

Pro Tip: If you have nominated a design for award consideration and wish to know whether your entry is a winner or not in order to be able to participate to the gala-night, and to be able to apply for visa earlier or to book your accomodation in advance, you might consider requesting express evaluation service.

Networking Opportunities
The A' Design Award Gala-Night provides two types of Networking Opportunities. The first type of networking occurs since in addition to winners, prominent industry members, magazine editors, public figures, jury panel, bureaucrats and press is invited, giving the participants to connect and make new relations. Furthermore, A' Design Award & Competition has a very significant number of design competition categories when compared to some other awards. This is a strategic decision to create a second layer of organic networking and dissemination possibilities for winners. For example since A' Design Award is open to both product designers and product manufacturers, at the A' Design Award Gala-Night, they are able to come-together on equal basis, discussing opportunities for further business development or collaboration. The same principle applies for architects and real-estate developers, artists and gallery owners, media members and designers, interior designers and furniture designers, interior designers and architects, engineering solution providers and artists, packaging designers and product designers, jewelry designers and fashion designers and so on so forth. Within this perspective A' Design Award Gala-Night provides unique networking opportunities to its participants.

Exclusive VIP Invitations & RSVP System
A' Design Award & Competition allows winners to invite specific press members or industry contacts to join the A' Design Award Gala-Night. To do so, winners are required to fill an online form and A' Design Awards will send all contacts a free invitation to join the Gala-Night, so that an opportunity for talking face-to-face with distributors, manufacturers, and press members could be created. There are no limits on number of people winners can invite, however the space is limited therefore the winners' contacts should be confirming their participation using the online RSVP system. Winners are allowed to invite: Press Members, Product Manufacturers, Distributors, Politicians, Ambassadors or Trade Attaché's of Their Country, Academicians, Sales Leads and Other High-Level personas. Winners are not allowed to invite: Family members, friends or friend of friends using the VIP Invitation and RSVP System. This system was especially developed to get the most out of the event.

Dress Code & Admittance
Dress Code and Admittance is especially important because the Gala-Night is a memorable event where winners take photos to share with friends, family and the media, and connect with others. Male participants are expected to wear a tuxedo, dinner suit or black suit, Bow-tie is required. Female participants are required to wear evening or cocktail dress. Guests are allowed with pre-registration only. A single pre-registered guest can be admitted for each winning entry. Guests are expected to register themselves in the registration desk while entering the event. Pets not allowed. Children, kids and babies will not be admitted. Individuals less than 18 years of age will not be admitted.

For A' Design Award Gala-Night, Woman are expected to wear an evening gown or a cocktail dress, without patterns, solid color, either black, white or red color.

For A' Design Award Gala-Night, Man are expected to wear diplomatic black tie, which means a tuxedo with bow tie, black color tuxedo jacket, tuxedo trousers, and cummerbund are required.

Obtaining the Invitation
Winners can login to their control panel and browse to post-competition tab to download their exclusive invitations for the A' Design Award Gala Night. From the same page, Winners can also request to obtain buy a ticket for their guest, and also use the VIP-RSVP System to invite key figures, politicians, industry leads and further press members. It should be reminded that a QR Code is integrated into the invitations that are scanned at the entrance of the event, this allows A' Design Award to keep a track of check-ins and helps to organize the award presentation in an efficient manner.

Good to Know: A' Design Award Professional Edition laureates are invited to the Gala-Night Free of Charge; there are no fees for joining the gala night and 1 Gala-Night ticket is provided for the winner, with an option to buy a guest ticket. However, also good to remember that digital edition participants are not invited to the ceremony.

What happens during Gala-Night?
After the registration period, a welcome cocktail starts. After the registration, and the welcome cocktail, the celebration usually starts by discussing the facts and figures of the competition; several key people provide their insights regarding the overall entries and the competition trends. Afterwards the awarding ceremony starts; winners are invited to the stage to take their awards and provided an opportunity to add a few words. After the awarding ceremony, a grand cocktail starts with fine Italian food, simultaneously winners take photos at the Winners' Wall, Signature Board and among themselves, the event lasts a few hours to provide enough opportunity for winners to connect to each other. Drinks are served throughout the night.

Benefits of Gala-Night Participation
Gala-Night Participation Benefits By taking part in the gala-night and award ceremony, you will connect and network with award winning designers and you will have opportunity to build alliances among professionals and stakeholders, share knowledge, expertise and viewpoints toward effective and advanced design solutions, gain a better understanding of current and future challenges affecting design, technology, art and innovation, see a comprehensive collection of award winning product and service providers at the premises, promote your institution in the promises. Very importantly, you will meet many like-minded great people who are attending to celebrate their success at the accolade and furthermore you will get your A' Design Award trophy and the physical components of the A' Design Prize.

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An Event to Remember
Attending the A' Design Award Gala-Night is an exceptional opportunity for award-winning brands, designers, and architects to celebrate their achievements, expand their networks, and unlock new possibilities for their careers. This prestigious event offers a wide range of tangible benefits that can help propel your brand to new heights and create lasting memories.

One of the most significant benefits of attending the A' Design Award Gala-Night is the prestige and recognition that comes with it. As an award winner, you have the opportunity to receive your trophy and certificate on stage, showcasing your achievement to an audience of industry leaders, press members, and fellow designers. The exclusive VIP invitation system allows you to invite key figures in your industry, such as manufacturers, distributors, and potential clients, providing a unique chance to impress and connect with them in a glamorous setting.

The A' Design Award Gala-Night is a red-carpet event that attracts global media attention. By attending, you will have the opportunity to create stunning photographs and videos that can be used for your brand's marketing and promotional efforts. The event's media coverage can significantly boost your visibility, helping you reach a wider audience and establish your brand as a leader in your field. Additionally, the satellite design exhibition within the venue allows you to showcase your award-winning works to potential clients and collaborators.

Networking is a key aspect of the La Notte Premio A’ - The A' Design Award Gala-Night and Award Ceremony. The event brings together a diverse range of professionals from various industries, including designers, architects, manufacturers, gallery owners, and media members. This provides an excellent opportunity to establish valuable connections, discuss potential collaborations, and explore new business opportunities.

Attending the gala-night allows you to receive your well-deserved awards in person. The award trophy, certificates, and yearbooks serve as tangible evidence of your achievement and can be proudly displayed in your office or studio. These mementos not only celebrate your success but also serve as conversation starters and can help attract new clients and projects.

The A' Design Award Gala-Night is an invitation-only event that offers exclusive experiences for its attendees. From the elegant venue and fine Italian cuisine to the live classical music and red-carpet treatment, every aspect of the event is designed to create a memorable and inspiring atmosphere. Attending the gala-night allows you to immerse yourself in a world of creativity and innovation, sparking new ideas and approaches for your future projects.

Participating in the A' Design Award Gala-Night can contribute significantly to your brand development and growth. The opportunity to learn from other award-winning projects and engage in discussions with industry leaders can help you refine your skills, expand your knowledge, and stay ahead of the curve in your field.

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