Communication Arts Design Competition 2027 is now open for entries!
Communication Arts 2027 Design Competition, an international competition celebrating excellence in graphic design, is now calling for entries, inviting designers, studios and students from around the world to submit their best creative work across a wide range of design disciplines.
Short description
The Communication Arts 2027 Design Competition, one of the most prestigious international competitions for creativity in graphic design, is now accepting entries from designers, creative professionals, agencies and students from around the world.
Organized by Communication Arts, the competition celebrates outstanding creativity and craftsmanship in contemporary graphic design, offering talented designers the opportunity to have their work evaluated by a jury of leading design professionals.
Any design project printed, published or aired for the first time from May 2026 through May 2027 is eligible. Entries may originate from any country, although an English translation must be provided for the jurors when necessary.
The competition welcomes work across a broad range of graphic design disciplines, including:
➜ Packaging
➜ Trademarks and Logos
➜ Identity and Branding
➜ Brochures and Catalogs
➜ Posters
➜ Editorial Design
➜ Books
➜ Motion Graphics
➜ Environmental Graphics
➜ Self-Promotion
➜ Public Service
➜ Student Work
➜ and other areas of contemporary graphic design.
Eligible projects must have been printed, published or aired for the first time between May 2026 and May 2027.
Winning entries will be featured in the Communication Arts Design Annual, distributed worldwide in both print and digital editions, as well as on the Communication Arts website, providing international exposure for the selected designers and their work.
Each winning entrant will also receive a personalized Communication Arts Award of Excellence, milled from solid aluminum, along with award certificates for firms, individuals and clients.
Communication Arts does not accept AI text-to-image generated submissions in the Design Competition, reflecting its focus on recognizing and supporting the craft and creative work of designers and artists.
The regular submission deadline is May 7, 2027. Entries may still be registered until May 21, 2027, subject to an additional late fee of $10 per entry.
Submission requirements
➜ Entries containing text in languages other than English should include an English translation for the jury when necessary.
➜ AI text-to-image generated submissions are not accepted in the Design Competition.
➜ Entrants should select the appropriate competition category and provide all required project and credit information as part of the submission.
Eligibility
Winners receive the prestigious Communication Arts Award of Excellence and gain international exposure through publication in the Communication Arts Design Annual, distributed worldwide in print and digital editions.
Selected work is also showcased on the Communication Arts website, providing visibility among designers, creative professionals, agencies and potential clients around the world.
Winning entrants receive a personalized Award of Excellence, milled from solid aluminum, as well as award certificates for creative firms, individuals and clients.
Entry fees
Entry fees vary depending on the competition category and the type of work. Entry fees are lower for students. Entries submitted after May 7, 2027 require a $10 per entry late fee.
