{"id":10779,"date":"2025-09-14T14:06:53","date_gmt":"2025-09-14T12:06:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/africafashiontour.com\/the-africa-international-design-awards\/"},"modified":"2025-09-17T17:11:01","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T15:11:01","slug":"the-africa-international-design-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/africafashiontour.com\/en\/the-africa-international-design-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"The Africa International Design Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span class=\"selected\">A new voice for African design on the world stage<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span class=\"selected\">Africa&#8217;s creative scene is booming, and for the first time an internationally renowned platform has been set up to celebrate it. Visit  <\/span><strong><span class=\"selected\">Africa International Design Awards (AIDA)<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"selected\">officially launched in July 2025 in Cotonou, Benin, are a powerful voice and a unique springboard for the continent&#8217;s talent.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"selected\">Strategic collaboration for global impact<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"selected\">These ambitious awards are the fruit of a strategic collaboration between the <\/span><strong><span class=\"selected\">3C Awards Group<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"selected\">a global reference in the promotion of design, and the<\/span><strong><span class=\"selected\">Africa Design School<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"selected\">the first design school in West Africa. Together, they have created an event that honors not only African designers, but also international creators whose work is deeply rooted in Africa&#8217;s cultural and environmental context. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"selected\">The main aim of the AIDAs is to unearth and highlight innovative projects that respond to the continent&#8217;s unique social, economic and environmental challenges. Far from the traditional catwalks, the AIDA awards seek out creations that combine aesthetic excellence, functionality and commitment. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10809\" src=\"https:\/\/africafashiontour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2-3.jpg\" alt=\"SELLY RABY KANE  \" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/africafashiontour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2-3.jpg 819w, https:\/\/africafashiontour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/2-3-480x600.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 819px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"selected\">A panorama of African creativity<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"selected\">The AIDA Award recognizes excellence in four major disciplines:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span class=\"selected\">Spatial Design<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"selected\"> (architecture, interior design)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span class=\"selected\">Product Design<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"selected\"> (furniture, everyday objects)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span class=\"selected\">Communication Design<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"selected\"> (graphic design, multimedia)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span class=\"selected\">Fashion Design<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"selected\"> (clothing, accessories)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"selected\">The AIDA Awards recognize the power of fashion as a cultural language, and encourage designs that embody identity, purpose and sustainability, far from being mere trends. It&#8217;s an opportunity for African fashion to demonstrate its ingenuity and assert itself as a major player in global innovation. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"selected\">Applications are now open, and professionals and students are invited to submit their projects for a chance to win an AIDA award. The awards ceremony will take place on   <\/span><strong><span class=\"selected\">July 25, 2026<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"selected\">. To share your project and be part of this celebration of African creativity, visit the official website :  <\/span><a title=\"null\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=https:\/\/www.africainternationaldesignawards.com\"><strong><span class=\"selected\">africainternationaldesignawards.com<\/span><\/strong><\/a><span class=\"selected\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10818\" src=\"https:\/\/africafashiontour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Format-Portrait-AFT-New-1-1.jpg\" alt=\"africa international design awards, open for submission\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/africafashiontour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Format-Portrait-AFT-New-1-1.jpg 819w, https:\/\/africafashiontour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Format-Portrait-AFT-New-1-1-480x600.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) 819px, 100vw\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"selected\">Participating and celebrating excellence<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"selected\">With a jury of international experts, the AIDA Awards promise to bridge the gap between emerging talent and established professionals, while fostering collaborations that go beyond existing models. It&#8217;s a movement that starts now, and is destined to shape the future of design in Africa and beyond. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>Photo: 1 Bibi Seck, 2 : Jury member Selly Raby Kane<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>Read also<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/africafashiontour.com\/en\/franchising-in-africa-a-growth-model-for-entrepreneurship\/\">Franchising in Africa: a growth model for entrepreneurship<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/africafashiontour.com\/en\/mina-binebine-a-designer-committed-to-preserving-moroccos-heritage\/\">Mina Binebine, a designer committed to preserving Morocco&#8217;s heritage<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/africafashiontour.com\/en\/iamisigos-rise-from-lagos-fashion-week-to-copenhagen-fashion-week\/\">Iamisigo&#8217;s rise from Lagos Fashion Week to Copenhagen Fashion Week<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The AIDA Awards is a new international platform designed to identify and celebrate African talent in the creative industries. 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