Description
Hiii Illustration is an international competition recognizing outstanding illustration works. Open to illustrators, agencies, publishers, teachers, and students worldwide, it accepts works created or published between April 2022 and April 2025. AI-generated or modified works are not eligible.
Eligibility
Open to entrants from any country.
Eligible works: Created or published from April 2022 to April 2025.
Categories include commercial, publishing, children’s books, uncommissioned work, and animation.
Up to 10 entries per illustrator.
Categories
Commercial: Commissioned works for advertising, packaging, fashion, gaming, etc.
Publishing: Books, magazines, comics, zines, etc.
Children’s Book: Published or unpublished works for children under 16.
Uncommissioned: Self-generated or experimental works.
Animation: Animated illustrations, including GIFs, short films, game characters, and AR/VR projects.
Submission Requirements
Single Entry: One illustration.
Series Entry: Up to 10 illustrations.
Children’s Book Entry: Six illustrations + one cover.
Animation Entry: Up to 3 videos.
File Specifications:
Static Images: RGB, max 5MB, min 1024px shortest side, 96dpi.
Animated GIFs: RGB, max 5MB, min 600px shortest side, 72dpi.
Videos: Max 50MB, up to 30 minutes, min 1920×1080 resolution.
How to Apply
Submit works online through the official platform.
Entries are judged in three rounds:
First Round (April – June 2025): Free.
Second Round (June – August 2025): Requires entry fee.
Third Round (August – October 2025): Free.
Costs (Second Round Only)
Single Entry: $20
Series Entry: $40
Children’s Book: $60
Animation: $60
(Fees are non-refundable.)
Selection Process
Judging occurs in three rounds.
Finalists are notified between April and July 2025.
Awards & Benefits
Awards:
Grand Prix (1 winner)
Jury Award (5 winners)
Best of the Best (20 winners)
Merit Award (100 winners)
Nomination (300 winners)
Winner Benefits:
Award certificates (electronic free, paper upon request).
Use of the “Hiii Illustration Winner” label.
Online exhibition on Hiiibrand website.
Physical exhibitions in different cities.
Additional services: Trophy, publication in Hiii Illustration books, media promotion.
Contact & Resources
For further details, submission guidelines, and inquiries, visit the official Hiii Illustration website.
Wesite link: https://hiiibrand.com/awards/hiii_illustration_2024#Category