Social Tools

Social Tools
Consistently sharing your high-quality, A' Design Award award-winning designs on social media helps to position you as an authority in your field. By showcasing your expertise and unique perspective, you reinforce your credibility and strengthen your reputation within the industry. Don't be afraid to highlight your A' Design Award win, as it provides powerful social proof of your talents. Remember, we have a whole system to follow, promote and share you at social media.

Social Bookmarking
You can use Delicious, Digg, Reddit, Stumbleupon and similar social bookmarking websites to share your designs and design pages. Additionally, newer services like Pocket and Flipboard allow users to save and share articles and pages from the web, which can be organized into personal magazines that are perfect for designers looking to showcase themed collections.

Social Bookmarking for Design
Sites like ffffound and pinterest is highly oriented social bookmarking sites, we maintain an active pinterest page and our boards can be found here. Moreover, platforms like Dribbble and Behance are also highly recommended for designers to showcase their portfolios and discover inspirational work from global creatives.

Social Tweets
Use services such as X, Twitter, Identica, Icarus and Friend Feed to notify your friends about your designs. Make your postings short and relevant. We maintain an active twitter account here. Expanding to platforms like Tumblr, Blue Sky, can also help reach a diverse audience that appreciates creative content, offering another venue for showcasing your design work with short, impactful posts..

Social Networks
You can use social networks such as Facebook and Instagram to promote your designs. Some of these networks lets you create "Pages" or "Groups". We maintain a very active facebook account here. Additionally, international platforms like VK in Russia and Xing in Germany offer similar functionalities, enabling you to reach a broader and more diverse global audience that may have distinct tastes and preferences in design. Social Media networks dies often as in case of MySpace, Orkut, Google+ and new ones come every year so make sure to use newest networks as they provide opportunity to have early user advantages.

Social Design Networks
There are also there are special designer networks such as DeviantArt and Flickr, make sure to use them as well! You can search online for more networks. While DeviantArt and Flickr are staples for showcasing creative work, newer platforms like ArtStation are rapidly gaining traction among digital artists and designers. Ensure to use these platforms to connect with other creatives and industry professionals. Globally, platforms like Pixiv in Japan offer a dedicated space for artists and designers to share illustrations and creative projects, attracting a community appreciative of unique visual styles and techniques.

AddThis / ShareThis
You can also put a Share / Add This button to your webpages and get a custom code at addthis.com or sharethis.com . When embedded, this custom code displays "like and share" buttons from multiple social websites to help your award winning design disseminate further. These tools are effective in spreading your design work further, attracting traffic from diverse social networks but you can place any call to action button and it will do the same work because in the end it is about making easier for readers to take action; so your CTA buttons prompt the users; that's why these buttons work otherwise there is no magic in them; remember A' Design Award already provides you a powerful CTA Action Implementation mechanism. Consider also using more advanced features like visitor targeting and personalized content recommendations to enhance user engagement on your site..

Email
You can send email to your friends about your newest designs, be sure to notify your friends if you are winner. You can include your profile URL to your emails as a part of your signature. When sending emails about your newest designs, especially if you are a winner, make sure to highlight your achievements prominently - remember to download A' Design Award Winner Logo which could be placed to your email signature. Incorporate your design portfolio's URL in your email signature to subtly promote your work with every message you send. You can also consider using email marketing services like Mailchimp or Constant Contact to create visually appealing newsletters that showcase your designs and updates to a broader audience..

Forums
Join online forums and talk about design, make sure that your webpage URL is included as a part of your signature. When you contribute to discussions, include your webpage URL in your signature or profile page to increase visibility and drive traffic to your site. Ensure your contributions are insightful and add value to discussions to build your reputation as an expert in your field.

Email Groups
You can join some of the relevant email groups and post your designs, make sure that your postings are relevant.Join email groups that are relevant to your field to share your designs and gather feedback. Some platforms particularly useful to reach niche audiences. When posting, keep your messages relevant and concise to respect the group's time and focus. Provide direct links to your designs to facilitate easy access and encourage engagement.

Online Design Magazines
Communicate your latest designs to the online design magazines, reach editors and send your portfolio or latest piece, you can also send your profile URL. For a list of online design magazines, click here. Reach out to online design magazines to get your work featured. Prepare a press kit that includes high-quality images of your designs, a well-crafted bio, and a compelling story about your projects. Websites like our media partners offer opportunities for designers to submit their work for feature articles or editorials. Ensure you also follow up with editors after sending your materials to increase your chances of being published. Alternatively, just let us reach the editors on behalf of you, use our PRDS system for laureates so that we reach the journalists, which could be more effective.

Incorporating Chinese platforms into your social media strategy is crucial due to China's large internet user base and unique digital landscape. Here’s how you can leverage Chinese social media networks for promoting your designs:

WeChat (微信)
WeChat is not just a messaging app but a powerhouse in digital marketing in China. It supports a wide range of functionalities including official accounts (公众号) that brands can use to publish content, interact with users, and run marketing campaigns. Designers can create WeChat Moments to showcase their work, and utilize mini-programs for deeper engagement and e-commerce functionalities.

Sina Weibo (新浪微博)
Often referred to as China's Twitter, Sina Weibo is a microblogging platform that is incredibly popular. It's an excellent platform for sharing images, video content, and live streams of your design work. Weibo’s multimedia capabilities make it ideal for visual storytelling and reaching a wide audience with hashtags and trending topics.

Douyin (抖音)
The Chinese counterpart to TikTok, Douyin is a platform for short-form video content and is immensely popular among younger audiences. Designers can create engaging, creative videos to showcase their design processes, final designs, or behind-the-scenes content. Leveraging Douyin’s algorithms can help your content go viral among Chinese users.

Bilibili (哔哩哔哩)
Bilibili is known for its focus on animation, comics, and games but has expanded to include a wider range of content, including DIY, crafts, and design tutorials. This platform is particularly effective if you're looking to engage with a community passionate about creativity and learning new skills.

Zhihu (知乎)
Zhihu is China’s largest Q&A platform, similar to Quora, and is an excellent place for establishing yourself as an expert in design. You can answer questions related to design, share insights, and link back to your work or other social profiles.

In addition to Chinese platforms, consider also integrating all other local platforms in different countries. Social medial platforms offer unique opportunities to reach diverse and extensive audiences in local territories, each with specialized tools and communities suitable for different aspects of design promotion.

Video platforms are critical for promoting content across different regions due to their massive reach and the engaging nature of video content.

YouTube: The largest and most popular video-sharing platform globally, YouTube offers extensive reach and a sophisticated algorithm that helps in promoting videos to targeted audiences. It is ideal for tutorials, showcasing portfolios, and creating brand narratives.

Vimeo: Known for its high-quality content, Vimeo is a favorite among professional videographers and designers. It offers more control over video presentation and fewer restrictions on video quality, making it suitable for high-definition portfolios.

Dailymotion: Based in France, Dailymotion is a significant video platform in Europe and offers a user-friendly interface similar to YouTube. It’s widely used for hosting and sharing videos across various content categories including design and arts.

Veer VR: Based in Europe, this platform is excellent for sharing and viewing 360-degree videos, which can be particularly engaging for immersive design presentations or virtual tours.

Niconico (ニコニコ動画): Popular in Japan, Niconico offers user-submitted videos and live streaming. It supports viewer comments that are superimposed directly over the video, offering a unique, interactive experience. This can be particularly useful for engaging directly with an audience during design showcases or tutorials.

LINE TV: A video streaming service provided by LINE, this platform is used extensively within Japan for sharing clips and longer-form videos, providing a good avenue for localized marketing efforts.

Youku (优酷): Often referred to as the YouTube of China, Youku is a very popular platform in China for long-form content. It is ideal for uploading comprehensive video tutorials or detailed video showcases of design work.

Bilibili (哔哩哔哩): Initially popular for animation, Bilibili has expanded to include a wide range of content. It is particularly favored by younger audiences and is great for creative content presentations, making it a solid choice for designers wanting to reach a vibrant, engaged audience.

Tencent Video (腾讯视频): This platform is another giant in China, known for hosting a variety of content including professional videos. It is suitable for high-quality presentations and design showcases, reaching a broad audience.

Remember to make updates every once in a while on your networks, and let us know, so we could share your news with our members.

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