A' Design Award Meta Sponsorship
The A' Design Award stands as one of the world's most influential and respected design recognition platforms. For sponsors, our prestige and wide reach creates an amazing opportunity to associate with design excellence at an exceptionally high level. Your association with A' Design Award represents a meaningful alignment with the values of good design, innovation, creativity, and forward-thinking that define today's market leaders.
Sponsoring the A' Design Award positions your brand within an exclusive ecosystem of excellence, where your company is seen as a patron and champion of outstanding design. This prestigious connection elevates your brand perception among both consumers and industry professionals, creating a halo effect that extends far beyond conventional marketing efforts.
Preferential Metal Sponsorship Rates for Laureates
A' Design Award extends preferential sponsorship rates to its distinguished laureates who have previously demonstrated their commitment to design excellence. Having already proven their capacity for creating innovative solutions that meaningfully advance society, A' Design Award winner organizations share our core mission of fostering good design practices for collective benefit. A' Design Award's Preferential Metal Sponsorship Rates for Laureates acknowledges the valuable contribution our highly esteemed Winners have made to the global design ecosystem and strengthens our collaborative relationship in championing design as a force for positive change. Through A' Design Award's Preferential Metal Sponsorship Rates for Laureates, we honor the ongoing dedication of award-winner designers, creative agencies, brands and enterprises that consistently produce work that enhances human experience through thoughtful, purposeful design.
Metal Sponsors
Metal sponsors are legal entities (companies, businesses, individuals and enterprises) that support the A' Design Award and Competition with organizational support or by monetary means. There are six levels of metal sponsors based on the services offered. These are: 1. Platinum Sponsors, 2. Golden Sponsors, 3. Silver Sponsors, 4. Bronze Sponsors, 5. Copper Sponsors, 6. Iron Sponsors. Details on these sponsorship packages are explained below.
Bullet Points
- Your brand appears alongside the world's most innovative designs and designers
- You signal to the market your commitment to excellence and quality
- Your company becomes part of the narrative of design advancement
- Your brand inherits the credibility established through the award's rigorous judging process
- Reach affluent design-savvy audiences. See the A' Design Award in Numbers for reach and impressions.
- Market, Advertise and Promote your product, offering and service to award winning designers.
- Good Design is Good Karma.
The A' Design Award offers sponsors access to an extraordinary audience that is both massive in scale and highly qualified in nature. This audience includes:
- Design professionals (architects, designers, creative directors)
- Business decision-makers who prioritize design excellence
- Affluent, design-conscious consumers
- Media representatives from design publications and mainstream outlets
- Academia and design institutions
- Industry innovators and thought leaders
A' Design Award's reach extends across multiple channels:
- A substantial digital presence, including a large subscriber base
- Extensive media coverage in specialized and mainstream publications
- Physical exhibitions in prestigious locations
- Exclusive gala events with high-profile attendees
- Year-round online galleries and digital platforms
- Multi-language communications spanning continents
A' Design Award & Competition's global nature, with participants from over 180 countries, ensures your sponsorship message reaches truly international audiences, making it an exceptional platform for brands with global ambitions or those seeking to expand into new markets.
Sponsorship of A’ Design Award in particular is especially effective as a marketing tool because it is an efficient way of accessing a wide range of design oriented audiences which also include key people such as decision makers in business, government entities, and of course customers. If you check A' Design Award - In Numbers page, you will understand how we reach a large audience, in a highly prestigious way.
Sponsoring the A' Design Award creates a powerful network effect that generates ongoing business opportunities:
- Talent access: Direct connections to award-winning designers and creative professionals
- Decision-maker networking: Interaction with industry leaders and influencers
- Cross-border opportunities: International connections spanning all continents
- Innovation pipeline: Early exposure to emerging design trends and approaches
- Collaboration potential: Framework for initiating partnerships and joint ventures
The connections A' Design Award Sponsorship bring forward create tangible business development pathways that traditional marketing simply cannot replicate. By positioning your brand at the intersection of design excellence, you create organic opportunities for growth and partnership.
Sponsoring A’ Design Award & Competition can be particularly beneficial for companies that take part in international trade, because sponsorship transcends cultural and language barriers and allows companies to reach new markets and audiences. Heightened visibility due to positive publicity through the media is another reason why sponsorship of A’ Design Award & Competition counts. A’ Design Award & Competition especially attracts a large number of people and therefore could be highly as an effective marketing tool. A’ Design Awards provides the widest exposure possible in both print and electronic media to its sponsors. This publicity increases the visibility of the company's products and services. Media that cover the event usually include the names, and even pictures or logos of the sponsors. This kind of mass coverage by the media that the A’ Design Award sponsors get is usually unaffordable or non-feasible, if the companies were to purchase it. A’ Design Award & Competition sponsorship can generate media coverage which may not have been otherwise available.
The A' Design Award sponsorship transforms your marketing approach in several key ways:
- Authentic engagement: Natural brand integration within a respected platform
- Content generation: Rich, design-focused material for your marketing channels
- Storytelling opportunities: Compelling narratives around design appreciation
- Experiential elements: Physical presence at prestigious exhibitions and galas
- Visual assets: High-quality imagery featuring world-class design
- Multi-channel exposure: Integrated presence across digital and physical environments
A' Design Award's sophisticated approach to sponsorship allows your brand to move beyond transactional messaging to become part of the cultural conversation around design, a position that resonates deeply with affluent, educated audiences who often resist traditional advertising.
Perhaps most valuably, sponsoring the A' Design Award positions your brand as an influencer in the design world:
- Thought leadership: Platform for articulating your design philosophy
- Trend influence: Role in highlighting and amplifying design directions
- Innovation association: Connection to cutting-edge ideas and approaches
- Cultural contribution: Support for advancing design as a discipline
- Future-focused positioning: Association with forward-looking solutions
The influence you gain via A' Design Award sponsorship creates long-term strategic value, positioning your brand not just as a market participant but as a market maker, helping to shape the future direction of design in your industry and beyond.

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Eligibility
Sponsorship is open to all entities however A' Design Award and Competition keeps rights to reject a sponsorship proposals based on brand identities, visions, missions or industry of applicants.
How to Become a Sponsor?
To become a metal sponsor, first purchase an option below, and afterwards please do get in touch with us by contacting us we will then assign a concierge for your brand that will take care of everything related to the sponsorship.
Costs
Each type of Metal Sponsorship has a different cost, these costs can be paid by either as money (bank transfer only) or by bartering equivalent money worth merchandise or service to be provided by the sponsor; or a mixture of both (must be agreed before). For some institutions, such as design associations, higher-education and universities, and non-profit organizations, and selected companies further discounts could be available.
What do Metal Sponsors Get?
The A' Design Award offers metal sponsorship packages (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper, and Iron) with progressively inclusive benefits, allowing you to select the appropriate level of investment based on your marketing objectives and budget. Each tier provides a thoughtfully crafted set of visibility and engagement opportunities, ensuring meaningful return on investment regardless of your sponsorship level.
Based on the different type of sponsorship, Metal sponsors (or metal equivalents of other sponsorship options) get the following benefits in addition to common benefits to sponsors:
Table 1. A' Design Award - Metal Sponsorship Options |
Benefits |
Platinum |
Gold |
Silver |
Bronze |
Copper |
Iron |
Name & Logo on Call for Entries Email |
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Name & Logo on Results Email |
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Name & Logo on Call for Entries Press Release |
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Name & Logo on Results Press Release |
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Name & Logo on Competition Category |
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Name & Logo on Exhibition Poster |
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Name & Logo on Call for Entries Posters |
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Shared Sponsors Ad Totem in the Gala Venue |
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Shared Sponsors Ad Totem in the Exhibition Venue |
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Shared Page in Results about the Sponsor |
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Sponsors' Certificate |
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Sponsors' Trophy |
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A Copy of the Yearbook |
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Billing and Invoice for Sponsorship |
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Shared Ad Totem in the Exhibition Venue |
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Acknowledgement on Social Networking Platforms |
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Unique Page for Sponsor at A' Award Website |
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Sponsorship Article at IDDN and DXGN Networks |
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Full Page in Results Book about the Sponsor |
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Ad Totem in the Exhibition Venue |
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Ad Totem in the Gala-Night Venue |
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Logo and Link at Homepage |
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Promotional Space during A' Design Award Exhibition |
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Opportunity to Present Winners in Award Ceremony |
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Company Presentation in the Award Ceremony |
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PR Campaign by DesignPRWire |
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Category Sponsorship Press Release and Distribution |
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Sponsorship Press Release Announcement |
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A Word from Our Sponsors Email |
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Name & Logo on Exhibition Invitation |
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Name & Logo on Gala-Night Invitation |
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Hyperlinks to Sponsor Website |
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A Place in the Jury (Jury Membership) |
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Distribution of Promo Materials at Gala + Exhibition |
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Access to Competitors Database |
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"Company Name Presents the A' Award Category" |
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"Company Name Presents" A' Award |
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Name & Logo on ALL Communications |
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2 Minute Video Presentation During Award Ceremony |
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Name & Logo on Award Certificate |
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Logo Size |
XXL |
XL |
L |
M |
S |
XS |
Free Entry (Nomination Tickets) |
20 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
Gala-Night Invitations |
20 |
10 |
5 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
Availability per Category |
0 |
1 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
Total Availability |
1 |
24 |
48 |
72 |
96 |
120 |
Monetary Cost / Equivalent Worth |
150.000 € |
75.000 € |
40.000 € |
25.000 € |
10.000 € |
5.000 € |
: Optional with Extra Costs, : Included, : Not Included |
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Platinum A' Design Award Metal Sponsorship offers comprehensive brand integration across ALL A' Design Award communications (as listed above) with your name and logo prominently featured at XXL size. This exclusive position includes the "Company Name Presents A' Design Award" designation, privileged access to the competitors' database, and exceptional reach with 20 free entry nominations and 20 gala-night invitations. Your brand gains direct exposure to millions of design professionals, industry leaders, and affluent consumers worldwide. Platinum A' Design Award Metal Sponsorship is ideal for: Global corporations seeking comprehensive design positioning, major brands investing in long-term design authority, and companies looking to connect directly with top-tier design talent for business development opportunities.
Gold A' Design Award Metal Sponsorship delivers substantial visibility with prominent XL-sized logo placement across key touchpoints, comprehensive PR support including dedicated press releases, and the opportunity to present a specific award category. With 5 free entry nominations and 10 gala-night invitations, your brand establishes strong connections within the international design community while gaining significant exposure to qualified audiences through multiple channels. Gold A' Design Award Metal Sponsorshipis ideal for: Industry leaders looking to strengthen design sector positioning, brands focused on building valuable connections with design innovators, and companies seeking tangible business opportunities through prestigious design association.
Silver A' Design Award Metal Sponsorship provides extensive brand visibility through L-sized logo placement across communication channels, a dedicated sponsor page, sponsorship articles across design networks, and comprehensive PR support. With full-page representation in the results book and prominent presence at events, your brand reaches the international design community effectively. The package includes 4 free nominations and 5 gala-night invitations for direct engagement opportunities. Silver A' Design Award Metal Sponsorship is ideal for:Forward-thinking companies investing in design positioning, brands seeking significant exposure to design professionals worldwide, and organizations looking to build valuable industry connections that translate to business growth.
Bronze A' Design Award Metal Sponsorship ensures your brand receives medium-sized logo placement across key communications, a unique sponsor page, full-page representation in the results book, and prominent exhibition visibility. With 3 free entry nominations and 3 gala-night invitations, your company gains meaningful access to the design community while demonstrating commitment to creative excellence at an accessible investment level. Bronze A' Design Award Metal Sponsorship is ideal for: Growing brands establishing design credentials, companies targeting specific design sectors for business development, and organizations seeking practical design community connections with measurable return on investment.
Copper A' Design Award Metal Sponsorship features consistent small-sized logo placement across essential communications channels, shared visibility at official venues, and a dedicated sponsor page on the A' Award website. This practical package includes 2 free entry nominations and 2 gala-night invitations, providing tangible opportunities to connect with design professionals and establish your brand within this influential community. Copper A' Design Award Metal Sponsorship is ideal for: Emerging brands building initial design positioning, companies entering design-focused markets, and organizations seeking cost-effective access to design audiences with immediate business potential.
Iron A' Design Award Metal Sponsorship offers foundational visibility with extra-small logo placement across key communications and shared presence at official venues. This entry-level package provides essential association with the A' Design Award ecosystem, including 1 free entry nomination and 1 gala-night invitation—allowing your brand to establish initial design connections while experiencing the prestigious environment firsthand. Iron A' Design Award Metal Sponsorship is ideal for: Start-ups seeking credibility in design markets, smaller companies exploring design positioning as a competitive advantage, and organizations making initial connections with the international design community.
How to Apply?
Application is online, please pay for one of the packages above and afterwards get in touch with us using our simple form.
Table 2. A' Design Award Iron, Copper and Bronze Metal Sponsorship Packages |
Iron
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Copper
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Bronze |
Iron
Sponsorship Package
€5,000 |
Copper
Sponsorship Package
€10,000 |
Bronze
Sponsorship Package
€25,000 |
• Logo on key communications
• Shared presence at venues
• Sponsors' certificate & trophy
• Copy of the yearbook
• Social media acknowledgment
• 1 free entry nomination
• 1 gala-night invitation
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Everything in Iron plus:
• Small-sized logo placement
• Unique sponsor page on website
• Optional sponsorship articles
• +1 free entry nomination (2 total)
• +1 gala invitation (2 total)
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Everything in Copper plus:
• Medium-sized logo placement
• Full page in results book
• Dedicated ad totem at exhibition
• Optional gala-night ad totem
• +1 free entry nomination (3 total)
• +1 gala invitation (3 total)
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Table 3. A' Design Award Silver, Gold and Platinum Metal Sponsorship Packages |
Silver
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Gold |
Platinum |
Silver
Sponsorship Package
€40,000 |
Gold
Sponsorship Package
€75,000 |
Platinum
Sponsorship Package
€150,000 |
Everything in Bronze plus:
• Large-sized logo placement
• PR campaign by DesignPRWire
• Sponsorship press releases
• Category-specific promotion
• Optional word from sponsors email
• +1 free entry nomination (4 total)
• +2 gala invitations (5 total) |
Everything in Silver plus:
• Extra-large logo placement
• Optional jury membership
• Optional category presentation
• Distribution of promo materials
• Premium exhibition visibility
• +1 free entry nomination (5 total)
• +5 gala invitations (10 total) |
Everything in Gold plus:
• XXL logo on ALL communications
• "Company Name Presents" A' Award
• Access to competitors database
• 2-minute video during ceremony
• Exclusive global positioning
• +15 free entries (20 total)
• +10 gala invitations (20 total) |
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Also See:
• Different Sponsorship Types.
• If you are planning to organize a design competition, click here.
• If you wish to organize a competition as a sub-event, check expo editions.
For a large enterprise, sponsoring the A' Design Award delivers several substantial business benefits that extend far beyond conventional marketing efforts:
- Access to Global Design Talent
A' Design Award Metal Sponsorship creates direct pathways to innovative designers from over 180 countries, offering a competitive advantage in talent acquisition and collaboration opportunities. This global talent network can significantly enhance your product development and innovation capabilities.
- Qualified Audience Engagement
The A' Design Award connects your brand with decision-makers, design professionals, and affluent consumers who value design excellence. This highly targeted exposure reaches audiences who influence purchasing decisions across multiple industries and markets.
- Business Intelligence and Trend Insights
Early exposure to emerging design approaches provides valuable intelligence that can inform your company's product development, strategic planning, and market positioning. This forward visibility offers a competitive edge in rapidly evolving markets.
- International Market Penetration
The A' Design Award's global reach enables simultaneous brand exposure across diverse markets through a single strategic partnership. This efficient approach to international visibility is particularly valuable for enterprises with global ambitions.
- Authentic Brand Positioning
In today's skeptical consumer environment, association with respected third-party platform such as A' Design Award provides authentic credibility that conventional advertising cannot achieve. This partnership demonstrates your tangible commitment to design excellence and innovation.
- Long-term Relationship Development
The La Notte Premio A' - A' Design Award's Gala-Night and Award Ceremony event, design exhibitions, and year-round activities create natural opportunities for high-level networking with other industry leaders, potential partners, and clients in a prestigious environment.
Strategic Sponsorship Recommendation
Sponsoring the A' Design Award connects your brand with a highly qualified audience of design professionals, business decision-makers, and affluent consumers across global markets. Each tier delivers tangible business benefits through brand visibility, industry connections, and market positioning—with significant potential for new business development, talent acquisition, and competitive differentiation.
The sponsorship packages are structured to accommodate various investment levels while delivering concrete return on investment. Consider your specific business objectives, target markets, and growth strategy when selecting the appropriate tier. With limited availability at each level, securing your position early ensures maximum benefit from this valuable association with one of the design world's respected recognition platforms.
Optimal Sponsorship Tier for Large Enterprises
For a very large enterprise, the Platinum sponsorship tier typically offers the most appropriate strategic position. This comprehensive partnership provides:
- Complete Brand Integration
With your identity incorporated across all communications and the "Company Name Presents A' Award" designation, your organization achieves maximum association with design excellence.
- Valuable Business Intelligence
Access to the competitors' database provides insights into emerging design trends and talent that can inform strategic decision-making across your organization.
- Substantial Networking Capacity
With 20 gala-night invitations, your team can develop meaningful relationships with design innovators, industry leaders, and potential partners from around the world.
- Comprehensive Global Visibility
XXL logo placement ensures your brand receives prominent exposure across all A' Design Award communications, reaching millions of qualified contacts worldwide.
- Internal Design Showcase
The 20 free entry nominations allow your organization to showcase your own design achievements on a prestigious global platform, reinforcing both external perception and internal design culture.
Good to Know: A' Design Award follows anonymous blind-peer review process to judge entries, so we would not know if a work belongs to a sponsor or not and thus this would not create a conflict of interest from a technical perspective, however from an optical perspective, we recommend using your free nomination tickets for the next competition edition or provide it to young designers or communities as support, this would create not only meaningful community building but also enhance your prestige as a leader in your industry without any hesitation or remarks about potential conflict of interest; remember social perspectives matter.
For large enterprises with specific sector focus, the Gold tier may offer a more targeted approach through category sponsorship, providing many core benefits while focusing resources on your primary market segment.
When considering a strategic partnership with A' Design Award via Metal Sponsorship, we ask you to evaluate how design excellence aligns with your organization's broader business objectives, market positioning, and competitive differentiation strategy. The substantial global reach and highly qualified audience engagement offered by A' Design Award sponsorship can deliver significant return on investment for large enterprises seeking to strengthen their position as leaders in design-driven innovation, and thus is an excellent investment for large enterprises.
In today's cluttered marketing landscape, the value of sponsoring the A' Design Award extends far beyond typical advertising metrics. A' Design Award offers a prestigious, authentic platform that combines immediate visibility with long-term strategic positioning. For forward-thinking brands that understand the power of design in driving business success (as well as branding and advertising with good design), A' Design Award sponsorship represents a valuable and rare investment opportunity in your brand's perception, in valuable relationships, and in your position as a champion of excellence and innovation in your industry. The most significant return may be the hardest to measure; the elevation of your brand through association with A' Design Award and A' Design Award Winners; A' Design Award winners are star-architects, top designers, leading innovators, famous brands and prestigious professionals that represent the very best in global design. In a world where consumers increasingly value authenticity and excellence, your prestigious association with the A' Design Award with A' Design Award Metal Sponsorship is indeed an extremely valuable marketing asset.
Important Disclaimer: A' Design Award reserves right to refuse your sponsorship, at its sole discretion. Please contact us in advance and get green light before proceeding with payment.
Preferential Metal Sponsorship Rates for A' Design Award Laureates - A Privileged Opportunity for Award-Winning Brands
As an A' Design Award laureate, your brand has already demonstrated its commitment to design excellence. Now, you are offered an exclusive advantage as in preferential sponsorship rates that maximize your return on investment while accessing the full spectrum of benefits that A' Design Award Metal Sponsorship delivers. A' Design Award’s laureate-exclusive pricing structure transforms an already valuable marketing investment into an exceptional opportunity with heightened return potential, reinforcing your position in the global design ecosystem while optimizing your marketing resources. Connect with our Sponsorship Relations Team today to discuss how your award-winning brand can maximize the laureate preferential rates across our Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Copper, and Iron Metal Sponsorship tiers.
- Amplified Brand Prestige with Higher ROI
Your A' Design Award-winning status is already impressive, enhance it further through sponsorship association at a reduced investment, creating a compound effect of design excellence recognition.
- Elite Network Access at Preferential Rates
Connect with fellow innovators, industry leaders, and design professionals across 180+ countries at a lower entry cost, maximizing networking value per investment dollar by sponsoring A' Design Award.
- Global Media Exposure with Enhanced Cost Efficiency
Gain visibility through thousands of media publications in 108 languages with A' Design Award with your investment stretching further than non-laureate sponsors, delivering superior exposure per euro spent.
- Talent Acquisition Pipeline at Reduced Cost
Identify and connect with world-class design talent directly through A' Design Award platform that already recognizes your excellence, with a lower acquisition cost than traditional recruitment channels.
- Thought Leadership Platform with Preferred Pricing
Position your brand as a design authority with preferred access to speaking opportunities, jury positions, and category presentations with A' Design Award sponsorship reinforcing your credibility at a reduced investment level.
- Competitive Market Intelligence at Special Rates
Access emerging design trends and innovations across hundreds of categories, gaining valuable business intelligence with A' Design Award Sponsorship, get informed for product development at a more favorable cost structure.
- Authentic Storytelling Opportunities with Better Economics
Craft compelling narratives around your design journeywith A' Design Award Sponsorship, leveraging both your award-winning status and sponsor position at a discount unavailable to non-laureate brands.
- International Market Penetration with Superior ROI
Expand your global footprint through the A' Design Award's prestigious international platform while benefiting from laureate-exclusive pricing, making new market entry more cost-effective.
- Brand Equity Enhancement at Preferred Investment Levels
Further elevate consumer perception by reinforcing your design commitment through A' Design Award Sponsorship, achieving greater brand value appreciation per euro invested.
- Qualified Audience Engagement with Maximized Efficiency
Connect with design-conscious consumers and decision-makers through the A' Design Award platform that already recognizes your excellence, with a more favorable cost-per-engagement metric.
- A Strategic Advantage Reserved for Excellence
Your status as an A' Design Award winner unlocks this exclusive opportunity to leverage the full spectrum of sponsorship benefits at preferential rates, recognizing your organization's established alignment with the principles of good design and innovation.
By securing a highly valuable A' Design Award Metal Sponsorship at preferential laureate rates, your brand capitalizes on every benefit of A’ Design Award sponsorship, and does so at a fraction of the usual cost. Lower sponsorship fees translate directly into higher ROI and you command the same level of global exposure, networking access, and media attention while conserving budget. A’ Design Award laureates have already proven their commitment to design excellence; this sponsorship opportunity simply magnifies that achievement, situating your brand among the design world’s most respected organizations.
Table 2. A' Design Award - Metal Sponsorship Options Discounts for Laureates |
Design Business Index Rating |
Platinum |
Gold |
Silver |
Bronze |
Copper |
Iron |
DBI AAA+ |
30% |
28% |
26% |
24% |
22% |
20% |
DBI AAA |
28% |
26% |
24% |
22% |
20% |
18% |
DBI AA++ |
26% |
24% |
22% |
20% |
18% |
16% |
DBI AA+ |
24% |
22% |
20% |
18% |
16% |
14% |
DBI AA |
22% |
20% |
18% |
16% |
14% |
12% |
DBI A+++ |
20% |
18% |
16% |
14% |
12% |
10% |
DBI A++ |
18% |
16% |
14% |
12% |
10% |
8% |
DBI A+ |
16% |
14% |
12% |
10% |
8% |
6% |
DBI A |
14% |
12% |
10% |
8% |
6% |
4% |
DBI A- |
12% |
10% |
8% |
6% |
4% |
2% |
Based on your Design Business Index rating, A' Design Award laureates obtain special discounts for A' Design Award Metal Sponsorship, as noted above in Table 2.
Are you a Winner Brand? A' Design Award provides discounts to its highly esteemed laureates which have already aligned them with our good design practices and principles by demonstrating their excellence in design and innovation for creating superior products and projects that benefit and advance society. Please contact us now for favorable sponsorship conditions reserved for laureates.
Participation Pathways for Design Studios & Individual Designers
At A' Design Award, we recognize that our community includes both large corporations and individual creative professionals. While A' Design Award Metal Sponsorship is often pursued by organizations with substantial marketing budgets, we believe in creating inclusive opportunities for all members of our design community to participate in and benefit from our sponsorship ecosystem. Some of our most valued laureates are individual designers, small studios, and creative professionals who may not be positioned to become direct A' Design Award Metal Sponsors. However, these community members often maintain valuable professional connections with organizations that could benefit significantly from A' Design Award Metal Sponsorship. We have therefore developed a specialized pathway for designers to contribute to the A' Design Award mission while receiving tangible benefits through our Referral Program. The following section outlines how design studios and individual designers can actively participate in the A' Design Award Metal Sponsorship ecosystem without direct financial investment, supporting our shared mission of promoting design excellence worldwide while advancing their own professional interests.
- Referral Commission Program
Design studios and individual designers can benefit from A' Design Award Metal Sponsorship without financial investment through our Referral Program. When you introduce potential corporate sponsors from your professional network to A' Design Award Metal Sponsorship opportunities, you will receive either a direct commission on the sponsorship value or complimentary nomination tickets for future A' Design Award competitions, depending on the size of sponsorship and country of your origin. The A' Design Award Metal Sponsorship Referral Program enables designers to transform professional connections into tangible rewards while helping match valuable sponsors with our prestigious platform.
- Design Community Advancement
By referring organizations to A' Design Award Metal Sponsorship, design studios and individual designers contribute directly to strengthening the global design ecosystem. A' Design Award Metal Sponsorship funds secured through your referrals enable us to expand our platforms for discovering, recognizing, and promoting exceptional design talent worldwide. As esteemed members of A' Design Award community, your efforts to connect potential sponsors with A' Design Award Metal Sponsorship help sustain and grow a platform that champions the very principles of good design that have distinguished your own award-winning work.
- Indirect Brand Association Benefits
When you successfully refer an organization to A' Design Award Metal Sponsorship, your role in facilitating the partnership creates positive associations with both the sponsor and the A' Design Award platform. Many designers who refer A' Design Award Metal Sponsors find that the connection strengthens their professional relationship with the sponsoring organization, potentially leading to future collaborations. Referring A' Design Award Metal Sponsors positions you as a valuable connector within the design ecosystem, enhancing your professional reputation.
- Supporting the Mission of Good Design
Referrals to A' Design Award Metal Sponsorship directly contribute to our ability to discover, promote, and celebrate exceptional design that improves human experience. A' Design Award Metal Sponsorship secured through your referrals makes possible our extensive outreach programs, educational initiatives, and global exhibition network that collectively elevate design standards worldwide. By connecting potential sponsors with A' Design Award Metal Sponsorship opportunities, design studios and individual designers actively participate in creating a future where good design principles are more widely recognized, understood, and implemented across industries and cultures.
- Professional Network Expansion
Successfully referring A' Design Award Metal Sponsors often results in enhanced networking opportunities. Designers who refer A' Design Award Metal Sponsors may receive additional networking benefits, including special recognition at events attended by the sponsors you have referred. The connections facilitated through A' Design Award Metal Sponsorship referrals often lead to valuable professional relationships that would be difficult to cultivate through conventional channels, creating long-term value beyond the immediate referral rewards.
Ready to refer a potential A' Design Award Metal Sponsor? Contact our Sponsorship Relations Team via our support by writing us an email with the subject "Laureate Sponsorship Referral" to discuss potential candidates and learn more about our referral structure. As a valued A' Design Award laureate, your referrals receive priority consideration and personalized attention.
For Corporate Brands & Organizations: Direct Sponsorship Opportunity
As an A' Design Award Metal Sponsor, your organization gains exceptional access to our global community of design excellence. With over hundreds of million pageviews and an extremely large subscriber audience exceeding millions, and through our 3000+ media publications in 108 languages, A' Design Award offers corporate partners a sophisticated platform for authentic engagement with the international design ecosystem. Our tiered sponsorship framework allows for strategic alignment with your specific marketing objectives and budget requirements, while our preferential rates for returning laureates acknowledge your established relationship with design excellence.
- Elevate Brand Prestige & Global Recognition with A' Design Award Sponsorship
A’ Design Award connects your enterprise with a globally recognized symbol of excellence, instantly boosting your brand’s perceived quality. Your brand’s perceived quality boost arises through the A' Design Award’s rigorous jury process and the A’ Design Award’s high regard among design-conscious audiences worldwide. From a marketing psychology perspective, the affiliation with the A’ Design Award leverages the principle of authority, as consumers trust brands endorsed by influential organizations. By choosing an A’ Design Award Metal Sponsorship, you reinforce your status as a top-tier innovator, gaining an additional layer of prestige; the additional layer of prestige further distinguishes your brand from competitors.
- Secure High-Impact Media Exposure with A' Design Award Sponsorship
A’ Design Award regularly features sponsors in the A’ Design Award’s international press releases, publications, and social channels, elevating your brand’s media footprint. Your brand media exposure occurs through established relationships with many renowned design media outlets and coverage of the A' Design Award’s prestigious events. By aligning with the broad communication network established by the A’ Design Award, you harness social proof and validation theory, compelling audiences to trust and engage with your brand. Opting for an A’ Design Award Metal Sponsorship positions you for even more prominent coverage, providing a tangible advantage in reaching design aficionados and mainstream consumers alike.
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A’ Design Award opens doors to a vast global ecosystem of architects, creatives, and innovators, ensuring unparalleled networking opportunities. The networking connections in the vast global ecosystem develop through award ceremonies, jury collaborations, and cross-industry events; cross-industry events bring together like-minded visionaries. By tapping into the vast global ecosystem of architects, creatives, and innovators of the A' Design Award, you leverage the “strength of ties” principle in social psychology, fostering valuable partnerships and collaborative growth. Pursuing an A’ Design Award Metal Sponsorship extends the networking benefits derived from the global ecosystem, offering deeper engagement with judges and VIP attendees to broaden your brand’s strategic reach.
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A’ Design Award empowers sponsors to craft compelling narratives about innovation and quality, appealing to consumers’ desire for authenticity and excitement. The content potential for compelling narratives about your innovation and quality emerges from behind-the-scenes access, interviews with finalists, and the celebration of cutting-edge projects across multiple categories. By integrating the rich behind-the-scenes stories into your marketing, you harness emotional branding to elevate consumer loyalty and shape memorable brand experiences. Promoting your brand via A’ Design Award Metal Sponsorship broadens the scope for storytelling touchpoints, ensuring your brand’s values and achievements shine at the forefront of every campaign.
- Drive Thought Leadership & Industry Authority with A' Design Award Sponsorship
A’ Design Award positions sponsors as champions of design excellence, granting a platform to discuss trends and advocate for creativity. Your thought-leadership status as champions of design excellence arises from participation in international exhibitions, panel discussions, and the visibility afforded by the award’s reputable network. In economics and branding, being perceived as a visionary drives higher value perception and fosters a willingness to pay premium prices. By opting for an A’ Design Award Metal Sponsorship, you establish an even stronger leadership stance, influencing global discourse and elevating your brand’s voice within the design community.
- Harness Distinctive Visibility & Category Dominance via A' Design Award Sponsorship
A’ Design Award ensures brand prominence through the A’ Design Award’s Yearbook features, physical exhibitions in Italy, and online platforms, differentiating you from market rivals. The advantage of brand prominence arises from curated displays, exclusive event branding, and the authoritative stamp of excellence recognized by design professionals worldwide. According to the scarcity principle in marketing psychology, a rare and respected endorsement amplifies consumer desire and loyalty. When you invest in a prestigious A’ Design Award Metal Sponsorship, you deepen the exclusive brand positioning, further sharpening your competitive edge and carving out leadership in specific categories.
- Gain Valuable Market Insights & Trend Forecasting with A' Design Award Sponsorship
A’ Design Award grants sponsors the chance to observe cutting-edge entries across hundreds of creative disciplines, providing an inside track on emerging innovations. The wealth of market intelligence arises from the A’ Design Award’s global reach and the A’ Design Award’s comprehensive submission and evaluation process. From a strategic perspective, being ahead of industry shifts aligns with the concept of first-mover advantage in economics, allowing you to position your products or services optimally. Opting for a prestigious and valuable A’ Design Award Metal Sponsorship strengthens the market intelligence insights by bringing you closer to the creative pulse, helping you refine your strategy before trends hit the mainstream.
- Identify & Recruit Top Talent by Leveraging A' Design Award Sponsorship
A’ Design Award showcases rigorously vetted designers, architects, and creatives, offering sponsors a prime recruiting avenue. The top-talent pipeline emerges through the A’ Design Award’s global call for submissions and the subsequent scrutiny by an international jury of hundreds of experts. From an organizational psychology standpoint, attracting high-caliber talent fosters a culture of innovation and elevates internal competencies. Committing to an A’ Design Award Metal Sponsorship not only solidifies your brand’s reputation among the rigorously vetted designers, architects, and creatives but also positions you as a desirable employer in the competitive talent market.
- Enhance Brand Equity & Emotional Resonance through A' Design Award Sponsorship
A’ Design Award infuses your brand with an aura of creativity and sophistication, appealing powerfully to consumers’ aspirations and self-image. The emotional resonance emerges from aligning your brand with award-winning designs; the award-winning designs evoke admiration and spark emotional connections. In the lens of consumer psychology, strong positive associations elevate perceived brand value and deepen loyalty. By embracing an A’ Design Award Metal Sponsorship, you magnify the strong positive associations and further embed your brand in the hearts and minds of discerning audiences.
Working at a Big Brand? Are you representing a brand seeking prestigious design association? Does your organization value connecting with the world's most innovative designers and design-conscious audiences? Contact our Corporate Sponsorship Team now to request our detailed sponsorship prospectus and discuss how A' Design Award Metal Sponsorship can support your organization's strategic positioning within the global design community. Limited sponsorship opportunities remain available for the current cycle. |