FAQ Entry #471

This is a respond to a previously asked question about the A' Design Award and Competition. The full list of frequently asked questions can be accessed here.

#471: ​I registered for digital edition and do not know anything about conceal categories but I think I have chosen a concealed category. Are all the digital categories are concealed; i.e. did I make a mistake? How can I change my design to be public?

Concealed categories have nothing to do with digital edition or professional edition entry types; in both professional and digital editions, there are both concealed and non-concealed, public categories. You can change your design award nomination category to a public category before results are announced, but after results announcement, it is not possible to change from concealed to public category without a formal request and re-evaluation. The requests to make any changes could be accessed at account services section.

Keywords: concealed category, non-public category, public, concealed, secret, hidden

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