Core Mission

Initiated by Asia Design Week, AVADA serves as an international platform dedicated to discovering emerging creative forces, fostering cross-disciplinary integration, and promoting international exchange. It encourages young creators to integrate local cultural identities with contemporary global design languages.

Competition Categories

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The award accepts submissions across two major fields:

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• Design Categories: Industrial/Product Design, Visual Communication (Graphic, Branding, UI/UX), Digital Media Art, Architecture & Environmental Design, Fashion/Jewelry, and AIGC/Generative Art.                                                              

• Art Categories: Traditional Fine Arts (Painting, Sculpture, Illustration), Film & Media, Crafts, and Wearable Installations.

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Registration Fees

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• Student Category: RMB 90 (~USD 15) entry fee. Shortlisted finalists require a final evaluation fee of RMB 200 (~USD 25).

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• Professional Category (Teachers/Independent Creators): RMB 300 (~USD 40) entry fee.

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• Enterprise Category: RMB 500 (~USD 60) entry fee.

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Key Timeline (2026)

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• Submission Deadline: June 30, 2026

• Review Phases: Preliminary and expert reviews run from July 1 through August 25, 2026.

• Winners Announcement: September 1, 2026

• Award Ceremony: Tentatively scheduled for December 2026 in Shenzhen, China.

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Perks & Benefits

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Award-winning works gain entry into international touring exhibitions across China, Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Middle East. Long-term empowerment benefits include global media exposure, physical certificate downloads, and implementation support for design commercialization.