Dezeen promotion: the A' Design Award is now accepting architecture, interior and design project submissions for this year's competition.
Above: Orishiki Hand Bag by Naoki Kawamoto - previous A' Design Award winner
Top: Landscape in Bustling City by Alain Wong - previous A' Design Award winner
The awards are judged by a jury of 30 academics and professionals and are presented to concepts, prototypes and finished products in 40 categories - read the full list of categories here.
Above: Star House by Agi Architects - previous A' Design Award winner
Winners will receive extensive PR coverage across a wide range of media platforms, publication in a yearbook, designs exhibited in a dedicated gallery space and an A' Award trophy.
Above: Chongqing Mountain and City Sales Office by One Plus Partnership Ltd - previous A' Design Award winner
The award ceremony will take place during a gala night at Lake Como in Italy.
Above: A' Design Award yearbook of winning designs
The deadline for applications 30 September 2012 and winners will be announced 15 April 2013.
Above: A' Award trophies
Visit the A' Design Award website for more details about the competition and how to register, and see some of last year's winning designs here.
Above: A' Design Award gala night at Lake Como, Italy