Communication Arts Design Competition

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The Communication Arts Design Competition is a prestigious platform celebrating creativity in graphic design. Winning entries gain global exposure through the Communication Arts Design Annual in both print and digital formats.

Information & Application Details:

  • Deadlines & Fees:

    • Standard deadline: May 2, 2025
    • Late entries accepted until May 16, 2025, with a $10 late fee.
    • Entry fees vary by category; students receive discounted rates.

 

Eligibility:

  • Open to design projects first printed, published, or aired between May 2024 and May 2025.
  • Submissions accepted globally, but non-English entries require translation.
  • AI-generated text-to-image submissions are not permitted.
  • Student work created for school assignments is eligible under the Student Work category.

 

Categories:

  • Packaging: labels, shopping bags, audio/video/software packaging, etc.
  • Trademarks: single trademark or logo
  • Identity Guides: corporate identity manuals/style guides, brand strategy guides, etc.
  • Integrated Branding Programs: comprehensive identity programs. May include trademarks, business papers, websites, etc.
  • Business Papers: business papers for a single company
  • For Profit Annual Reports: annual report for publicly-traded companies
  • Non-Profit Annual Reports: annual report for nonprofit organizations
  • Institutional Brochures: institutional/corporate/social responsibility/booklet or brochure
  • Product/Service Brochures: product or service booklet or brochure
  • Product Catalogs: includes product images, descriptions, specifications, price etc.
  • School Catalogs: course catalog for colleges, universities or other educational outlets. Catalogs for art schools offering courses in visual communications belong in Self-Promotion
  • Exhibition Catalogs: brochure listing works at an art exhibition or book published to accompany an exhibit.
  • Miscellaneous Company Literature: conference literature, announcements, company invitation/greeting card, etc.
  • Posters: posters for exhibitions, institutional, theaters, movies, etc.
  • Editorial: consumer and trade magazines, newspapers, house organs/newsletters/association publications, etc.
  • Books: covers and complete books
  • Self-Promotion: promotion for design firms, printers, paper companies, art schools, illustrators and photographers
  • Self-Promotion for Design Clubs: promotion/communication for art/design clubs
  • Motion Graphics: program titles, event videos, animation, music videos, etc.
  • Public Service: work produced for nonprofits, including zoos, museums, orchestras, ballet companies, etc.
  • Environmental Graphics: signage, interiors, architectural graphics, exhibits, tradeshow booths, point-of-purchase displays, etc.
  • Personal Announcements: personal invitations/greeting cards/birth announcements, etc.
  • Calendars: calendars for sale or created for clients. Calendars created for self-promotion belong in Self-Promotion
  • Menus: single and series of menus created for establishments serving food
  • Miscellaneous: work not covered in previous categories
  • Student Work: work created for school assignments

 

How to Apply:

  • Register and submit entries online.
  • Provide contact details, project titles, and credits.
  • Pay entry fees via credit card, PayPal, or international wire transfer (additional $25 fee for wire transfers).

 

Submission Requirements:

  • Digital images (JPG/JPEG, max 2MB)
  • Video entries (MOV/MP4, max 500MB)
  • PDFs (max 50MB)

 

Selection Process: Entries are judged by leading design professionals in a multi-round process. Winners are chosen by majority vote.

Program Benefits & Awards:

  • Award of Excellence trophy (solid aluminum)
  • Certificates for firms, individuals, and clients
  • Global publication and promotion in Communication Arts Annual and website

 

Contact & Resources:

 

Website Link:

https://www.commarts.com/competition/2025-design

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