FAQ Entry #160

This is a respond to a previously asked question about the A' Design Award and Competition. The full list of frequently asked questions can be accessed here.

#160: If I want to submit shoe design concepts, would that be under fashion or product design category?

You should submit shoe design concepts under fashion design category under normal conditions. However, if your shoes do incorporate electronics and a special function, they could be submitted to digital and electronic devices as well. Likewise, orthopedic or medical shoes can be submitted to medical and scientific design category.

Keywords: shoes, fashion design, shoe design, shoe design competition

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• #175: For fashion design award category, I would like to clarify if submitting many outfits is acceptable as a single submission or Just only one outfit consisted of many garments is acceptable as a single submission?
• #246: I wanted to present a couple of shoe designs and I would like to know if I should apply to fashion design or the subcategory of shoe design?
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