The Communication Arts 2025 Design Competition is a highly respected international competition celebrating outstanding achievement in graphic design, packaging design, branding, typography, interactive media, and visual identity. Open to professional designers, agencies, students, and in-house creative teams, this event showcases the very best in contemporary design, attracting innovative entries from around the globe. Each year, Communication Arts selects a distinguished panel of renowned industry leaders to review submissions based on creativity, quality, originality, effectiveness, and overall excellence in visual communication.
Participants have the opportunity to compete in diverse categories ranging from corporate branding and trademark design to environmental graphics and motion graphics. The competition provides a prestigious platform for designers to demonstrate their skills, gain international recognition, and earn valuable exposure in the design industry. Winning entries are prominently featured in the Communication Arts Design Annual—both print and digital editions—reaching a wide audience of creative professionals, advertising agencies, design firms, and potential clients worldwide.
By highlighting groundbreaking design projects, Communication Arts continues its long-standing tradition of setting industry benchmarks and promoting creative innovation. Winners not only receive the coveted Award of Excellence but also benefit from substantial online visibility through featured showcases on commarts.com, social media promotion, and extensive media coverage. Entering this esteemed competition positions designers as leaders in their field, enhances their professional reputation, and opens doors to new opportunities and collaborations within the global design community.
Entry fees start at $45 per entry and vary depending on the competition category and the type of work. Entry fees are lower for students.
Eligibility
Open worldwide to any design project printed, published, or aired for the first time from May 2024 through May 2025.
Prize
Winners receive a personalized Award of Excellence, milled from solid aluminum, and award certificates issued for firms, individuals, and clients. The winning entries are also published in the Communication Arts Design Annual, in both print and digital editions, and on commarts.com, providing significant exposure to the creators.
