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Overview
All design entries must be submitted through our six step online registration process, even if you plan on sending in your actual design piece at a later time. Prior to starting we suggest you read the file format guidelines, fees, and rules sections below.
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 Read Before You Proceed
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 Deadlines
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 Summer
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August 15th
Grace Period / Extension: September 1st
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Winter
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February 15th
Grace Period / Extension: March 1st
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 Rules & Eligiblity
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Eligibility
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The Semi Annual Design Contests are open to graphic and web designers from around the world, who have designed inspiring, unique and creative design pieces for either self-promotion, or legitimate paying clients.
Submitted designs must be no more than five (5) years old.
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Categories
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Currently there are 22 design categories to choose from. For a complete list, click here.
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Entry Process
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All designs must be submitted through our six step online registration process which include:
1. Contest Selection
2. Personal Information
3. Artwork Information
4. Upload Artwork
5. Preview and Confirmation
6. Invoice and Payment
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Actual Design
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Although your online registration and digital artwork are enough for our judges to grade your entry properly, some designers choose to also mail in their actual design pieces for a more in-depth evaluation. This is optional, but recommended if your submitted piece has multiple pages, or elements which can not be viewed in the one or two images you are uploading.
Once you complete the online registration, you may mail your actual design piece along with a copy of your invoice to:
American Design Awards
P.O. Box 927748
San Diego, CA 92192
United States of America
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Payment
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Payment can either be made online at the time of registration (Visa, MasterCard, American Express), or through a company or personal check mailed to us at a later time. All payments made through the mail must accompany a copy of your invoice, with your invoice number on the check:
American Design Awards
P.O. Box 927748
San Diego, CA 92192
United States of America
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Fees
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Fees vary based on category, location, and experience. For a complete list, click here.
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Permission
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Contestant grants the American Design Awards permission to display his or her name, company name, client name, or design on the American Design Awards' web site or marketing collateral for promotional purposes.
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Copyright
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American Design Awards assumes all submitted artwork are the work and/or property of the designer or design firm submitting the work. American Design Awards will not be liable for any copyright infringement on the part of the contestant.
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Note
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The American Design Awards reserve the right to refuse service, or revoke award from any individual or company, whose artwork does not fall within the ethical guidelines set forth by American Design Awards, whether before, during or after the judging is complete. Prizes can change without notice, depending on changes in sponsorship or availability. The American Design Awards shall not be held accountable or responsible for any lost or stolen awards, certificates or entries. Fees are non-refundable once the entry has been submitted for any reason.
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 Categories
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Logo
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Web Design (non-Flash)
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Corporate Identity
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Web Design (Flash)
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Marketing Kit
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Web Design (Portfolio)
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Packaging Art
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Flash Animation / Presentation
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Brochure
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GUI / Icon Sets
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Catalog
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Mailer / Postcard
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Poster
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Self Promotion
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Annual Report
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Invitation / Menu
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Print / Book / Magazine
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Wearables
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Book Cover
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Illustration
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Print Advertisement
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Digital Advertisement
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 File Formats
Click on each category below to see details.
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 Fees
Entry fees can be paid either online using a Visa, MasterCard, or American Express, or by mail through a company or personal check, money order, or cashier’s check. You will be presented with these options and subsequent instructions on step six of the online registration process.
Fees are dependent on whether you practice domestically (U.S. or Canada) or internationally, as well as your experience / size of operation.
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Student / Freelance
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Studio / Company
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Logo
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$30
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$20
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$100
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$85
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Corporate ID
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$30
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$20
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$100
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$85
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Website (Flash)
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$40
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$25
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$125
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$90
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Website (non-Flash)
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$40
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$25
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$125
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$90
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Website (Portfolio)
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$40
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$25
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$125
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$90
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Packaging Art
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$30
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$20
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$100
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$85
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Brochure
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$30
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$20
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$100
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$85
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Poster
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$30
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$20
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$100
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$85
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Catalog
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$40
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$25
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$125
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$90
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Annual Report
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$30
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$20
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$100
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$85
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Print / Mag.
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$40
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$25
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$125
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$90
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Book Cover
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$30
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$20
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$100
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$85
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Ad (Print)
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$30
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$20
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$100
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$85
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Ad (Digital)
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$30
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$20
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$100
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$85
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Postcard
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$30
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$20
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$100
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$85
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Self Promotion
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$40
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$25
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$125
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$90
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Invite / Menu
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$30
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$20
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$100
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$85
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Wearables
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$30
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$20
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$100
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$85
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Illustration
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$30
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$20
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$100
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$85
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Flash Animation
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$30
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$20
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$100
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$85
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GUI
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$40
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$25
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$125
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$90
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Marketing Kit
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$40
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$25
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$125
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$90
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 Grading & Prizes
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Grading
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Designers who finish as the top three (3) score-getters in each design category will receive a first (1st), second (2nd), or third (3rd) place accolade. All designs are judged and graded by real life design professional or design educators, and are based on the following formula:
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Prizes
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If you are awarded an accolade, you will receive an email from us within 45 days of the close of an event. Make sure to include our email address info@americandesignawards.com to your safe recipients list.
All winners will receive listing on our website, a personalized certificate, promotional merchandise, as well as any other prizes donated by our sponsors (if any).
Additional or duplicate certificates or glass plaques are available for purchase to our winners only.
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Are you ready to enter the contest? Click Here.
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