quadaward is the first crowd-based International Design Award: independent and free of charge. « We want to replace the flow of expensive design-competitions with an alternative, up-to-date model which will enable the designers and students to enter the international comparison free of charge and to present their best works. » (Anna Christowzik and Claudius Scheuch, designers and founders of quadaward) Designers can submit their best works in nine categories: • Logo • Corporate Design • Print • Book • Poster • Typography • Packaging • Digital Media • Illustration Any user can view and rate the competition submissions. On a quarterly basis (Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter) the quadawards will be awarded in different categories – based on the ratings given by the community. There is no entry fee. Eligibility: The Award is open worldwide to designers, illustrators, graphic designers, web designers and students. Prize: • quadaward Logo - Use this seal of design quality to announce your success • quadaward Book - You will be featured in the quarterly design book • quadaward Online Exhibition - You will be featured in the online design exhibition.