The Communication Arts Interactive Competition is a prestigious event recognizing outstanding interactive media. Winning entries are featured in the Communication Arts Interactive Annual (print and digital) and on commarts.com, providing global exposure.
Information & Application Details:
- Deadline: October 10, 2025 (Late submissions until October 24, with a $10 late fee per entry).
Eligibility: Open internationally. No eligibility period due to the fast-evolving nature of interactive media. Student projects created for school assignments can enter the student category.
Categories:
- Any project—interface design, educational and entertainment program, interactive product display or application—created for digital distribution on Desktop, interactive installation, handheld device, online service or the World Wide Web is eligible. There is no eligibility period due to the rapidly-changing nature of interactive media. Submission of an entry acknowledges the right of Communication Arts to use it for exhibition and publication.
- Interactive Competition Categories
These categories are judged by the Interactive jury and will appear in the Interactive Annual. For a list of fees, please download the category PDF: - Websites/Microsites: websites used for any purpose (including advertising, news, e-commerce, education and entertainment that utilize browser-based technologies).
- Social: social network applications, extensions and games designed for social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.
- Desktop: apps, widgets, branded experiences and games designed to run locally on Mac or PC desktops/laptops.
- Mobile: apps, mobile-optimized websites, games and location-aware services designed for iPhone, Android, Windows, etc.
- Tablets/Handheld Devices: apps, games, e-books, digital publishing and interactive sales presentations designed for tablets and handheld devices other than mobile phones.
- Environmental: interactive installations, kiosks, tables, in-store/window displays, out-of-home experiences, tradeshow and museum exhibits, corporate showrooms, etc.
- Other Interactive Media: any projects not covered in previous categories where interactivity is integral to the user experience.
- Student Work: any interactive projects created for school assignments.
How to Apply: Entries are submitted through the online competition system. Required materials include:
- Contact details
- Project title and credits
- URLs or video files (MOV, MP4, MPG, MPEG; max 500MB)
Submission Requirements: Web entries must be accessible for three months post-deadline. Web-based videos should not exceed 5 minutes. No printed entries or static images are accepted.
Selection Process: Entries are reviewed by an international panel of developers, designers, and creative directors. A majority vote is required to advance to the final round and win.
Program Benefits & Awards:
- Award of Excellence (solid aluminum trophy)
- Award certificates for all contributors
- Publication in Communication Arts Interactive Annual (print and digital)
- Global exposure via commarts.com
Contact & Resources:
- Email: competition@commarts.com
- Phone: +1 (650) 326-6040
- Mailing address: PO Box 889, Belmont, CA 94002, USA
Website Link:
https://www.commarts.com/competition/2026-interactive
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