Como, Italy (DesignPRWire) December 21, 2016 – Today, WDR – World Design Rankings announced the updated design rankings of countries based on the number of design awards won at international juried design competitions and awards. United States ranked as number 1 among the 88 represented countries, followed by Italy, England, Japan, Brazil, China, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong and Turkey which took the top positions in 2016.
Five (5) New countries are included in the 2016 rankings: Montenegro, Malta, Liechtenstein, Azerbaijan, Georgia. Top 10 changed slightly this year; China ascended in the ladder from 5th to 3rd position, which moved Hong Kong and Italy a step back. Furthermore, Taiwan joined from the 6th position by pushing down Great Britain, Japan, Brazil, Germany and Greece. Greece dropped from Top 10 and now holds the 13th position.
Invitation to send your good designs – products, projects, services, concepts and offerings – for award consideration. Bring attention to your work by winning the A' Design Award, the symbol of international design excellence.
The design award is open to all brands, individuals, governments, media, academics, professionals and institutions from all countries; last year there were winners from 88 countries, making it the most international design event of the year. The award jury has 83 members and is composed of prominent scholars, design professionals and press members.
Late Deadline for entries is on February 28, 2017.
Results will be announced on April 15, 2017. Exhibition and Gala-Night will be in Italy. Laureates will be granted PR, marketing and publicity including a special quality logo & excellence certificate.
A' Design Awards and Competition 2015 The International A' (A-Prime) Design Award is the world's largest event for design, innovation and creativity, bringing together the very best designers, architects, innovators, inventors, brands, design press and institutions from all countries across the globe under the same roof. A' Design Awards & Competition The Deadline for submission is February 28. Results will be announced to public on April 15. Selected winners and results will be posted on e-architect on April 15.