FAQ Entry #445

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.

#445: When submitting an entry there is no sub-category suggestion, how do we choose sub-category of the design?

You do not have to choose the sub-category when making a nomination, however you could and should emphasise on the sub-category for which your design would have advantage when preparing the submission text, especially for unique properties section or challenges section you could emphasise the sub-category.

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