About the opportunity
What this programme is offering
Communication Arts Design Competition 2027: Showcase Your Creative Work Internationally
Graphic designers, creative professionals and students worldwide are invited to enter the Communication Arts Design Competition 2027, an international competition recognising outstanding achievement in graphic design and visual communication.
Organised by Communication Arts, the competition celebrates exceptional design work and provides an opportunity for selected creatives to gain international recognition through publication in the Communication Arts Design Annual, its digital editions and the organisation's website.
Winning entries are selected by a jury of leading design professionals. Award recipients receive personalised Awards of Excellence and certificates, while up to five Best-in-Show winners receive a special trophy and extended editorial coverage.
Competition Deadline: 21 May 2027 (as stated in the supplied listing; see deadline clarification below)
Expected Results Announcement: August 2027
Entry Fees: Starting at $45 per entry, with lower fees for students
Eligible Applicants: Design professionals and students worldwide
Competition Categories: 26 categories
About the Communication Arts Design Competition
For decades, Communication Arts has recognised creative excellence across the design industry. Its annual design competition provides a platform for exceptional projects to reach an international audience of creative professionals, agencies, businesses and art directors.
The 2027 competition invites submissions of design projects that were first printed, published or aired between May 2026 and May 2027.
Entries are evaluated by an experienced jury, with selected projects featured in the Communication Arts Design Annual in print and digital formats, as well as on commarts.com.
The competition does not accept AI text-to-image-generated submissions in its Design category.
Competition Categories
The 2027 competition features 26 categories, providing opportunities for participants to submit eligible work across a range of design disciplines.
Applicants should consult the official competition guidelines for the complete category list and the specific requirements for each submission type.
Eligible projects must have been first published, printed or aired within the stated eligibility period.
Awards and Benefits
Successful entrants can receive industry recognition and opportunities to showcase their work to an international creative audience.
Key benefits include:
Award of Excellence: Each winning entrant receives a personalised award milled from solid aluminium.
Award certificates: Certificates are issued for firms, individuals and clients.
International publication: Winning entries are featured in the Communication Arts Design Annual, including print and digital editions.
Online exposure: Selected projects appear on the Communication Arts website.
Best-in-Show recognition: Up to five outstanding entries receive a special trophy and extended editorial coverage in the Annual.
Professional recognition: Winning provides an opportunity to strengthen a designer's portfolio and professional reputation.
The competition is particularly relevant to creatives seeking recognition for published design work and greater visibility within the industry.
Eligibility Requirements
The competition accepts eligible design work from professionals and students.
To participate, applicants should ensure that:
Their work falls within one of the competition's eligible categories.
The project was first printed, published or aired during the specified eligibility period.
The submission meets the relevant technical and entry requirements.
The work complies with the competition's rules on originality and the use of artificial intelligence.
Important: AI text-to-image-generated submissions are not accepted in the 2027 Design Competition. Applicants should review the official rules for further details before submitting.
Entry Fees
Entry fees vary according to the category and type of work submitted.
Entry typeFeeStandard entryFrom $45Student entryLower fees applyLate submissionAdditional $10 per entry after 7 May 2027
The exact fee may depend on the category and submission type. Applicants should confirm the applicable amount through the official entry portal before payment.
How to Apply
Interested designers and students should visit the official Communication Arts website to review the competition guidelines and submit their work.
Follow these steps:
Review the 2027 Design Competition rules and category descriptions.
Confirm that your project meets the eligibility period.
Prepare the required images, project details and supporting information.
Select the appropriate category and entry type.
Pay the applicable entry fee.
Submit your work through the official competition portal before the deadline.
Official Website: Visit Communication Arts
Competition Deadline
The supplied listing gives 21 May 2027 as the deadline, while the competition description states that the regular deadline is 7 May 2027, with a $10 late fee per entry after that date.
Applicants should verify the final closing date and late-entry arrangements on the official website before submitting.
Why Enter the Communication Arts Design Competition?
The Communication Arts Design Competition 2027 offers an opportunity for designers to present their best work to an international audience and receive recognition from respected industry professionals.
With publication opportunities, personalised awards and special Best-in-Show recognition, the competition may benefit creatives looking to strengthen their portfolios, build credibility and increase their professional visibility.
Prepare your strongest eligible design work and review the official submission guidelines before entering.
Disclaimer: Competition dates, entry fees, eligibility rules and award conditions should be confirmed with Communication Arts before submission.
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