Our Mission
ODA strives to drive the creative, technical, purpose-driven, and professional progress of design while cultivating an inclusive community that continuously propels the standards of design to new levels and equips the community with the recognition and tools needed to be successful.
Inclusive Accessibility
Ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to gain recognition for their hard work and creativity is extremely important.
Our dynamic pricing and competition structure allow everyone to access ODA's benefits, in an affordable, simple, and fair way.
Invaluable Credibility
All works go through a rigorous scoring process with our jury so that every piece is treated equally and held to the highest design standards in the industry.
You will have the opportunity to see your design score and receive invaluable feedback from our world-class jury, allowing you to improve and expand your skillset to reach your maximum potential.
Limitless Opportunities
Join an elite community of creatives and experts in multidisciplinary arts and become hyper-connected in the design world.
Gain exposure to opportunities that allow you to grow and expand yourself and your work. Whether a student, professional, studio, or agency, ODA benefits all.
Why ODA?
Our Core Principles
About ODA
Founded in 2022, ODA began with the intention of allowing all levels of creatives to gain valuable recognition and feedback for their work.
We want all to have a voice, whether you are a student just starting out or an agency consisting of hundreds, we give you the opportunity to showcase your talents and hard work while bringing you together in a community that allows you to learn from peers and mentors.
We believe design has the power to change the world and our purpose is to recognize, connect, and empower our community to fuel the creativity of the future.
Is there an ODA membership?
Currently, we do not offer memberships. However, this is a feature that is on our roadmap and will be launched in 2023 among other exciting additions.
Can I make changes to my submission?
If you would like to make any adjustments to your submission, you can contact us at submissions@onlinedesignawards.com and we will do our best to accommodate your changes. Please note: We reserve the right to decline any requested changes if inappropriate or unnecessary.
What do I receive if I win an award?
All nominees will receive a nomination certificate and laurel. All winners will receive a winners certificate and laurel to promote on their website/ portfolios/ socials. In the future, trophies, merchandise, press currency, prize money, and other rewards may be established.
Can I receive Paid Feedback after submitting my work?
If you did not originally pay for feedback and would like to do so after the fact, you can do so by emailing submissions@onlinedesignawards.com.
When will the winners be announced?
The results of the competition will be announced within 10 business days after the close of the competition!
When do I receive my Paid Feedback?
If you paid for feedback, you can expect to receive your feedback and scoring after the winners have been announced at the close of the competition.
What happens after my work is accepted?
Once your submission is accepted you can see your design on our Submissions Showcase. Here you will see all designs for the current competition!
When will I know if my submission has been accepted?
After we receive your submission you will get a notification that your submission has been accepted within 10 business days.
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