Get inspired by the 2021 winners of the A' Design Award, the world's biggest design contest

The A’ Design Award & Competition – the world’s largest and most widespread international design awards – has announced the results of its 2020-2021 competition.

Epic Fail Photographic Series by Greg Barth, winner in the Photography and Photo Manipulation Design Category, 2020-2021.

Epic Fail Photographic Series by Greg Barth, winner in the Photography and Photo Manipulation Design Category, 2020-2021.

Entries from 108 countries across the globe were carefully evaluated by a jury of scholars, journalists, creative design professionals and entrepreneurs across 104 different design disciplines, including graphic design, interaction design, architecture, product design, interior design and photography.

Below, we'll share some of the highlights, focusing on the visual arts and communications categories. Meanwhile, to see the full list of all 2,094 winners, visit the A' Design Award website. You can also read some insightful interviews with the award-winning designers here.

Finally, have you considered entering your own work for next year's competition? There are numerous benefits for winners, including a trophy, certificate and book, plus PR and marketing services that can help promote you as a creative. Next year's winners will also be invited to attend a gala-night and award ceremony in Italy, with huge possibilities for networking.

To find out more about the 2021-2022 competition, and to register and submit your work, visit the A' Design Award website.

Miniature Size Landscape Photography by Katsuhiro Ohkuchi, winner in the Photography and Photo Manipulation Design Category, 2020-2021.

Miniature Size Landscape Photography by Katsuhiro Ohkuchi, winner in the Photography and Photo Manipulation Design Category, 2020-2021.

Cat With Fruits Illustrations by Rui Deng, winner in the Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Category, 2020-2021.

Cat With Fruits Illustrations by Rui Deng, winner in the Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Category, 2020-2021.

Madame Butterfly Posters by Liudmila Shurygina, winner in the Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Category, 2020-2021.

Madame Butterfly Posters by Liudmila Shurygina, winner in the Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Category, 2020-2021.

My Coin 3d Animation by Sungkyun Bae, winner in the Movie, Video and Animation Design Category, 2020-2021.

My Coin 3d Animation by Sungkyun Bae, winner in the Movie, Video and Animation Design Category, 2020-2021.

Woonwaard Rebranding by Ruud Winder-Rebrandt, winner in the Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Category, 2020-2021.

Woonwaard Rebranding by Ruud Winder-Rebrandt, winner in the Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Category, 2020-2021.

Who's That Eating Pop Up Picture Book by Keitaro Sugihara, winner in the Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Category, 2020-2021.

Who's That Eating Pop Up Picture Book by Keitaro Sugihara, winner in the Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Category, 2020-2021.

Sustainability Animated Infographic by At Creations Llc, winner in the Movie, Video and Animation Design Category, 2020-2021.

Sustainability Animated Infographic by At Creations Llc, winner in the Movie, Video and Animation Design Category, 2020-2021.

Fck 2020 Calendar by Lateral Creative Hub, winner in the Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Category, 2020-2021.

Fck 2020 Calendar by Lateral Creative Hub, winner in the Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Category, 2020-2021.

Wolffstrunk Corporate Identity by Karen Cuthbert, winner in the Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Category, 2020-2021.

Wolffstrunk Corporate Identity by Karen Cuthbert, winner in the Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Category, 2020-2021.

Eggshell Montage Animation by Lok Kee Rocky Fong, winner in the Movie, Video and Animation Design Category, 2020-2021.

Eggshell Montage Animation by Lok Kee Rocky Fong, winner in the Movie, Video and Animation Design Category, 2020-2021.

Action Means Everything Campaign Poster by Hsiao-Wen Hu, winner in the Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Category, 2020- 2021.

Action Means Everything Campaign Poster by Hsiao-Wen Hu, winner in the Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Category, 2020- 2021.

Pupstar Brand Identity by Haolai Francis Zhou, winner in theGraphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Category, 2020-2021.

Pupstar Brand Identity by Haolai Francis Zhou, winner in theGraphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Category, 2020-2021.

Bottle in The Dark Emotion and Mistery by Pierluigi Fossa, winner in the Photography and Photo Manipulation Design Category, 2020-2021.

Bottle in The Dark Emotion and Mistery by Pierluigi Fossa, winner in the Photography and Photo Manipulation Design Category, 2020-2021.

Ryujin Illustration by Rom Joseph Pamintuan, winner in the Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Category, 2020-2021.

Ryujin Illustration by Rom Joseph Pamintuan, winner in the Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Category, 2020-2021.

Moose Piss Beer by Bruno Cintra, winner in the Movie, Video and Animation Design Category, 2020-2021.

Moose Piss Beer by Bruno Cintra, winner in the Movie, Video and Animation Design Category, 2020-2021.

Pepsico Foundation Identity System by Dennis Furniss, winner in the Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Category, 2020-2021.

Pepsico Foundation Identity System by Dennis Furniss, winner in the Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design Category, 2020-2021.

By Polar Animation by Lok Kee Rocky Fong, winner in the Movie, Video and Animation Design Category, 2020-2021.

By Polar Animation by Lok Kee Rocky Fong, winner in the Movie, Video and Animation Design Category, 2020-2021.

Talking Peppers Art Photography by Giuseppe Persia, winner in the Photography and Photo Manipulation Design Category, 2020-2021.

Talking Peppers Art Photography by Giuseppe Persia, winner in the Photography and Photo Manipulation Design Category, 2020-2021.

Kumano Cherry Photo by Daisuke Kawashima, winner in the Photography and Photo Manipulation Design Category, 2020-2021.

Kumano Cherry Photo by Daisuke Kawashima, winner in the Photography and Photo Manipulation Design Category, 2020-2021.

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