FAQ Entry #261

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.

#261: Can freelance designers also participate in the design competition?

Yes, freelance or independent designers which are not actively working for a company on contract basis can also participate in the design competition. The procedure is the same. It could be noted that during design nomination, client details are asked (for future PR purposes), however in this case, if the submitted work was not designed on a commission basis, a freelance designer could enter their own details to the client / brand section of the designed project; i.e. instead of the client logo, the freelance designers also have the possibility to upload their own logos, which would be later included in the press kit.

Keywords: freelancers, client, brand, company, independent designer, freelance competition

The following questions could be related:

• #30: I've designed a unique artifact for a project. It has no relation to any brand, it has no logotype or trademark. May I join with this design or should I make some new branding for the artifact?
• #50: I am a designer of sportswear and sports shoes, I seek an opportunity to present my designs., I am a visualization designer, I am looking for a possibility to work further on interactive visualizations., I’m a furniture designer that is seeking for a furniture company to realize my designs..etc, etc. Can you help me?
• #90: I am a painter that makes geometrical and abstract artworks that I believe could be applied on textiles, I am searching for producers, what is your suggestion?
• #153: I would like to join the Graphics and Advertising Design Competition, Identity and Branding Sub-Category, How and what should I submit?
• #157: I have my brand or logo patented in my country only. If I were to show this logo in publications, would this be detrimental to the continued existence of my brand, since it will be exposed at an international level where I have no protection. Would an additional copyright covering 164 countries help ?
• #162: I would like to apply for the award on behalf of my company, is it possible to put in information regarding my company instead of myself for profile page?
• #257: If I fix the client / studio section and input my brand info, would it raise my preliminary score?
• #279: For the client, studio, brand details section: The entry is a design that was developed in university. There is not one specific client. Should I fill those blanks with the university name or should I leave them blank, since their optional? Should I put the university logo at the yearbook page?
• #355: I do not know in which space I shall put my logo to go together with my design award entry?
• #362: I designed the product for a company and the first question is about the use of its logo. Do you need any special document from the company to upload the logo in the entry form? Or could be a document for my use of it?
• #380: I'd like to submit my work for a competition, but I'm not sure if it's eligible. It's a logo that got rejected by the client, therefore not realized. Is that work eligible for a competition or not?
• #411: Should we need Client approval when we are going to apply for the design award?
• #434: I am a new designer, working alone at home. May I participate to the Design Competition? I do not own a Company.
• #447: Client Logo is optional in the guideline but it seems it it is required in the online submission form.
• #495: We do not have a Logo, what do we put to the Logo section of the entry? Can we just leave it blank?

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