{"id":1917,"date":"2026-02-08T21:53:35","date_gmt":"2026-02-08T21:53:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elitus.hr\/africainternationaldesignawards\/?page_id=1917"},"modified":"2026-03-30T09:30:15","modified_gmt":"2026-03-30T09:30:15","slug":"apply-to-aida-awards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/elitus.hr\/africainternationaldesignawards\/apply-to-aida-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Application"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Application to the AIDA Awards<\/h2>\n \n
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Have you created an outstanding design project \u2014 from a bold architectural concept to an innovative product, a powerful graphic identity, or a visionary fashion piece? If you are an Africa-based designer or have roots in Africa, this is your moment.<\/p>\n

Apply to the Africa International Design Awards (AIDA) today. We invite all design professionals, students, companies, independent studios, and collectives to submit their work. Selected winners will receive international recognition, visibility across our media platforms, and the opportunity to showcase their vision on the international stage.<\/p>\n\t\t \t<\/div>\n \n\t\t \n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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How to Participate<\/h2>\n \n

Showcase your design to the world. Whether you’re a professional, student, studio or collective, getting started is simple<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n

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Register & Create Your Profile<\/h3>\n \n

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Create your AIDA Awards account today and join a growing community of African designers and creatives. Your profile is your gateway to the global stage.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n \n

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Choose Your Category<\/h3>\n \n

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Select from Spatial Design, Product Design, Communication Design, or Fashion. Each discipline celebrates the brilliance of African creativity in unique ways.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n \n

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Submit Your Best Work<\/h3>\n \n

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Upload up to 10 high-quality images and tell your story in 800\u20131,200 characters. You may also add an optional PDF specification sheet (for jury review only) and an optional video or website link to showcase your project.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n \n

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Complete Your Payment<\/h3>\n \n

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Complete your submission by paying the entry fee via credit card or PayPal. Any applicable early submission discounts are applied automatically. After payment, you will receive a confirmation email, and your invoice can also be accessed in your profile under History<\/strong>, within the Completed Entries<\/strong> tab.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Official AIDA Awards badge for marketing and professional use<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n \n

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Invitation to the Awards Ceremony in Cotonou, Benin<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n \n

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Connect with a thriving African design community<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n \n

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Personalised certificate of achievement<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n \n

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Exclusive publication in D5 Magazine<\/p>\n <\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n \n

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Any questions?
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