CSS Design Awards

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

[CSS Design Awards] provides a platform to submit websites for awards and recognition from a panel of judges, including Site of the Day (WOTD), UI awards, UX awards, and Designer of the Year.

Target Customer

{"Solo designers","Design studios (2-10 people)","Design agencies (10+ people)"}

Key Differentiator

An international judging panel of 200+ designers and developers and multiple award opportunities (8 award categories) that offer global recognition and certificates for winners.

Implementation Timeline

Notified within 24 hours of submission (except weekends).

Pain Points

1Need for recognition and exposure of website design work on an international stage
2Desire for formal validation and certificates of achievement
3Structured submission process with defined guidelines to stand out among entries

Key Features

1Submit sites for awards with an 8-award framework plus Designer of the Year
2Eight award opportunities: Special Kudos, UI Design, UX Design, Innovation, Website of the Day, Website of the Month, Website of the Year, Designer of the Year
3Judging by CSS Design Awards' expert panel (CSSDA Jpanel)
4Winners receive official certificates
5Notified of nomination/award status within 24 hours (except weekends)

Target Customer Industries

Decision Makers

1Creative & Art Director
2Digital Art Director
3Graphic Designer
4Founder & Development Director
5Founder & Creative Director
6Designer
7Digital Art Director / Designer

Client Results

1International recognition and exposure for winning or nominated sites
2Official certificates awarded to winners
3Inclusion in the CSS Design Awards showcase (nominees/winners galleries)

Competitive Advantages

1Large, international judging panel (200+ designers/developers)
2Multiple award categories and opportunities for exposure
3Official certificates for winners
4Global recognition and inclusion in awards showcases

Additional Product Information

Product Description

CSS Design Awards is a platform that showcases and awards websites, offering submission and judging across multiple categories (Site of the Day, UI awards, UX awards, Innovation, Designer of the Year) with an international panel of judges.

Pricing Model

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