FAQ

  • PRINT has been publishing since 1940 and has long been one of the most well-respected design media brands in the world. Each year, thousands of art directors, studios and creative professionals not only enter PRINT’s annual competition but look to it to find the world’s top talent and to identify industry trends.

    We’ve asked designers why they entered, and these are some of the most common replies from working designers: To get recognition for hard-earned projects—and maybe a promotion. To get discovered for their next gig. To share their work with the design community at large in an international spotlight. To show communities and clients what their agency or studio is made of.

    And, from students: to start their careers off right with international recognition. To add weight to their resumes. To show the caliber of design at the institution they attend. To land internships. To land first jobs.

  • No! PRINT may be our brand, but just like our editorial coverage, the competition involves design of every type.

  • Early — Thursday, December 12, 2024

    Regular — Tuesday, January 21, 2025

    Late — Thursday, February 25, 2025

    Final — Tuesday, March 18, 2025

  • Professional $335

    Student $85

    Early Bird $195

    Regular $255

    Late $335

    Final $355

    Citizen Design — Free to enter!

  • Yes! All student entries cost $85, no matter when they are entered.

  • Entries are judged using a point system based on how well it meets four key attributes: originality, innovation, longevity, and craft. The results will determine the Best of Show and First-, Second- and Third-Place winners in each category. Learn more here!

  • Check out our awesome jury here.

  • Check out the full lineup here.

  • Yes, as long as the project is truly a fit in each category. For example, if you created a brand identity, it could be submitted in the Branding-Identity category; the logo for the brand could be submitted in the Logo category; and the website could be submitted in the Website and App Design category.

  • Definitely! Shoot us an email at awards@printmag.com

  • You can enter .gif, .jpg, .jpeg, .png and .pdf files. File size should not exceed 10MB. A minimum of three attachments are accepted per entry with a maximum of 10. Additionally, .mov, .mp4, .mpeg, .mpeg4 and .wmw hosted on another site are also accepted by using a URL. You cannot upload video directly to the site. The ideal aspect ratio for moving images is 16:9 (1980px x 1080px).

  • You may use a minimum of 300 words to describe your project and a maximum of 1,000.

  • Winners will be announced on the PRINT website in Spring 2025.

  • We're here to help. Just give us a shout. Visit our contact page or send us an email at awards@printmag.com