International Conference on
Design & Innovation Studies
&
Asia Design Exhibition
亚洲新锐艺术与设计大展

Asia Design Week

Graphic Designers Association of Thailand / Association of Designers of India / Korea Society of Color Studies / International Public Association “Union of Designers”, Russia / Macao International Design Alliance / Industrial Design Development Association of Taipei / Indonesian Industrial Product Designers Alliance / Malaysian Graphic Design Association / The Korean Society of Illustration Research / Mongolian National Designer’s Association

Faculty of Applied Arts, Capital University (Egypt) / School of Art and Design, Hubei University of Technology (China) / School of Art and Design, Jingdezhen Ceramic University (China) / Faculty of Science and Engineering, University of Nottingham Ningbo China / School of Architecture and Design, Sunway University (Malaysia) / College of Visual Arts, University of Sharjah (UAE) / School of Design, Hebei Academy of Fine Arts (China) / School for Creative Industries, University for the Creative Arts (UK) / School of Industrial Design, Georgia Institute of Technology (USA) / Department of Design, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (India) …

Asian Vanguard Art and Design Award Organizing Committee
Asia Design Week (International) Co., Ltd.
Vanguard Rising (Guangxi) Cultural Communication Co., Ltd.

Design and Art Studies

Includes postgraduate, undergraduate, and diploma students from higher education institutions (graduates within one year are also eligible).

We welcome students, teachers, designers, and other creators to submit outstanding works.Projects that have previously received awards in domestic or international design competitions are also eligible, provided that the authors retain the rights to use and submit the work.

Traditional Fine Arts: Chinese painting, oil painting, printmaking, sculpture, comic art, watercolor, pastel, sketching, calligraphy, seal carving, etc.
Film and Media: Film and television advertising, commercial photography, short films, creative videos, promotional videos, digital imaging, etc.
Crafts: Ceramics, textile dyeing, lacquerware, fiber art, woodworking, batik, wood carving, horn carving, metalwork, leather craft, folk painting, paper cutting, weaving, paper art, and other exhibition-friendly intangible cultural heritage and artisan works.

Industrial Product Design: Product design, industrial manufacturing, equipment and mobility design, cultural and creative product design, smart product design, etc.
Architecture and Environmental Design: Architectural design, urban planning, landscape design, interior design, exhibition design, public space design, etc.
Visual Communication Design: Advertising design, graphic design, UI (user interface) design, UX (user experience) design, VI (visual identity) design, book and editorial design, packaging design, typography, emoji/sticker design, etc.
Digital Media Art: Game design, animation and video design, web design, interactive design, app design, advertising design, etc.
Fashion and Apparel Design: Fashion design, jewelry design, accessories design, digital fashion design, etc.
AIGC (AI-Generated Content): AI-generated art (e.g., MidJourney, with manual post-processing), AI-generated images, AI-generated short videos, AI product design, AI installation design, etc.
Pure Physical Works: Suitable for entries without design boards or digital drafts, such as smart clothing, installation art, new bio-material applications in design, ceramic art, wearable technology, interactive installations, 3D-printed works, etc.

(From now until July 5, 2026) Participating teams and individuals shall complete the registration form and submit their works as required. Works can be submitted starting from the launch date.

Preliminary Evaluation (July 5 – July 15, 2026)
Submission of Final Materials (July 15 – August 15, 2026): The evaluation will be conducted by a panel of experts, and all awards will be selected through professional review.
Final Evaluation (June 16 – August 25, 2026)

(September 1, 2026) The list of winners will be published on the official website and WeChat Official Account.

Awarded to instructors whose student have won Silver Award or above. An honorary certificate will be issued

Awarded to instructors whose student have won Silver Award or above. An honorary certificate will be issued

Granted to participating institutions or associations. Evaluation is based on the number of submissions, award results, media coverage, and overall organizational performance.

Awarded to individuals who have actively contributed to the organization of the competition. For more details, please contact the Organizing Committee.

Available to institutions that apply and are approved by the Organizing Committee. Granted to schools that host promotional tours or exhibitions. Lead representatives will be honored with the title of Co-Curator.

Granted to media outlets that actively promote the award call, coverage of winners, and related activities.

Award winners will receive certificates jointly issued and officially stamped by Asia Design Week and all Co-Organizing Institutions.

Outstanding award-winning works will be selected for global touring exhibitions and jointly presented with strategic supporting partners.
In 2026, the tour is planned to cover 15 countries/regions across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Americas, including Mainland China, Macao (China), Malaysia, Korea, Thailand, India, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, the United Kingdom, and others. (Specific works selected for each stop will be determined according to the exhibition themes and requirements of different partner institutions.)

In addition to being featured on Asia Design Week and partner platforms, selected award-winning works will be showcased on the official website of Asia Design Week.

Outstanding emerging artists and designers will receive support from the Asian Vanguard Cultural Fund. Beyond exhibition opportunities, they will also receive international media interviews and related press coverage.
Based on participants’ intentions, opportunities may include art auctions, design commercialization and transformation projects, collaborative development initiatives, as well as co-branded or original derivative product development.

Outstanding works will be recommended for publication in Design and Art Studies, the China Art & Design Yearbook, and the Asian Vanguard Design Yearbook, among others.

Promotion through the official website of Asia Design Week, its WeChat Official Account, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Xiaohongshu.
Additional promotional support through strategic partners, including journals, magazines, and media news networks.
All Grand Prizes, Gold, Silver, Bronze Awards, Special Jury Awards, and Excellence Awards will be authorized by the Organizing Committee to use the official “Asian Vanguard Art and Design Award (AVADA)” logo (applicable to winners from 2025 onward) in exhibitions, publicity, publications, and future promotional materials—highlighting their distinguished recognition and enhancing professional credibility and international visibility.

1. All entries must comply with the laws and regulations of the People's Republic of China as well as those of the participant’s own country or region. Works should respect cultural diversity, gender, and religious beliefs. Any content that includes discrimination, offensive language, politically sensitive materials, or other inappropriate elements is strictly prohibited.
2. If a work includes maps, geographic names, or references to countries or regions, it must adhere to internationally accepted standards and comply with the organizer’s guidelines. Misuse of such content may lead to disqualification, a zero score, and full liability on the part of the participant.
3. Once registration is successfully submitted, modifications to the submitted information will not be accepted. Duplicate submissions of the same work under separate entries are also not allowed. Please verify your information carefully before submission.
4. Entry withdrawal is not permitted after successful registration. Entry fees are non-refundable.
5. A single work may be submitted to multiple award categories, provided the work fits the criteria of each category. Each submission must be completed separately and include its respective entry fee.
6. Awards and certificates will be issued based on the participant names and order listed in the official entry form. In principle, modifications to awardee information will not be accepted after submission.
7. Submitted works should not contain any identifying information, including the name of the school, participant(s), or logos from other competitions.
8. All submissions must be original. Plagiarism, unauthorized copying, or any infringement of intellectual property rights is strictly prohibited. Participants are solely responsible for any legal disputes arising from infringement, and the organizing committee reserves the right to revoke any awards or qualifications.
9. The authorship and intellectual property rights of all submitted works remain with the participants.
10. The organizing committee reserves the right to promote, publish, present, exhibit, and distribute all submitted works through various media channels for non-commercial purposes.
11. The organizing committee reserves the final right of interpretation for all terms and conditions of the competition and any other matters not specified herein.

There is no limit to the number of works submitted by the same participant or across different categories.
Each work may list up to five (5) authors and up to two (2) instructors or mentors.

The competition will consist of two rounds of evaluation.
The preliminary review will be conducted by a panel composed of Organizing Committee members, senior design directors from leading enterprises, university professors, and industry experts. Qualified entries will be shortlisted and forwarded to the preliminary judging experts for further evaluation.
The preliminary evaluation will be conducted by a panel consisting of organizing committee members, senior enterprise design directors, university professors and industry experts. Qualified entries selected in the preliminary round will proceed to the final evaluation.
The final evaluation will be carried out by top experts from around the world..
All evaluations will be based on a scoring system that considers artistic expression, creativity, social value, and commercial potential of each submission, according to its category. Awards will be determined based on the average score calculated from the judges' evaluations.
The final results will be publicly announced on the official website, with a public notice period of no less than 5 days.